New Insights in the Study of Harmful Algal Bloom
A special issue of Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (ISSN 2077-1312). This special issue belongs to the section "Marine Ecology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 March 2023) | Viewed by 22955
Special Issue Editor
Interests: the ecology, systematics and phytogeography of economically important marine macroalgae and marine angiosperms (studies on eutrophication, primary productivity, nutrient relationships, autecology, physiology and invasive species); green tides (studies on blooming mechanism, variations of morphology, floating mechanism, ecological effects on marine eco-system of Ulva macroalgae); how to utilize Ulva in food, fertilization, cosmetics, new energy, and some other applications for use as high-value products
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
There is growing scientific evidence to suggest that our coastlines are suffering from catastrophic ecological damage as a result of anthropogenic activities. Harmful algal blooms (HABs) have concerning consequences for many people. As one of the HABs, macroalgal blooms have been increasing in severity, frequency and geographic range, and have become a growing concern globally in the last few decades. These ‘seaweed tides’ can harm tourism-based economies, smother aquaculture operations, or disrupt traditional artisanal fisheries. The frequency, duration, and intensity of algal blooms are related to a number of biological, chemical, and physical factors, and many of these complex relationships should be identified clearly. Meanwhile, a broad spectrum of events that come under the category of macroalgal blooms are recognized worldwide as a response to elevated levels of eutrophication in coastal areas. Legislated reductions in chemical and nutrient inputs may successfully reduce algal growth, but there is a long way to go. Harvesting the macroalgae, a valuable raw material, before they beach could well be developed into an effective solution. This Special Issue will provide a thorough description of important macroalgal bloom events around the world, and will present possible methods to prevent, control, and mitigate macroalgal blooms.
Dr. Jianheng Zhang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- green tide
- Ulva macroalgae
- golden tides
- eutrophication
- macroalgal blooms
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