Phytoplankton, Harmful Algal Blooms, and the Water Quality Variables that Impact Them
Phytoplankton, Harmful Algal Blooms, and the Water Quality Variables that Impact Them
Phytoplankton are microscopic plants that make up the base of ocean food webs and important for all water bodies. However, some phytoplankton can produce toxins that have dire consequences for public health, water resources, and local economies. Harmful algal blooms (HABs) are a global concern in both freshwater and coastal systems, taking over a waterbody when there are […]