Tomorrow’s threats
All those who work on and with the sea – such as fish farmers – pay close attention to the daily weather forecast. But with biological hazards a key factor […] Continue Reading
Cawthron research finds harmful algal blooms could threaten shellfish health and aquaculture productivity
Harmful algal blooms (HABs) are a known and well-managed risk to food safety and human health, with extensive monitoring and mitigation measures in place. However, new research from New Zealand’s […] Continue Reading
Technology essential to tackle algal blooms, SAIC says
Early warning is essential for fish farmers looking to mitigate the impact of sudden blooms of algae at sea. That was the message from a workshop on harmful algal blooms […] Continue Reading
‘Game changer’ technology to combat algal blooms
Seafood Shetland has received a grant of £54,328 from the Coastal Communities Fund for a cutting-edge scientific initiative to support the early detection of harmful algal blooms. The fund, distributed […] Continue Reading
Study into climate change impact on ‘blooms’
A SELECT group of international experts gathered at Oban’s Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) to address the global problem of harmful algal blooms (HABs), which can cause biotoxins in […] Continue Reading