Detection of Ostreopsis ovata from Eastern Sicily Coast Using SEM Microscopy Coupled to the Vibrio fischeri Test

C, Oliveri Conti G Ledda

doi:10.4172/2155-9546.s4-001

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“…Similar bloom events with water discoloration and water deterioration that have been observed in the Eastern part of the Mediterranean in 2004 are also alarming (Streftaris and Zenetos 2006). A study performed by Oliveri Conti et al (2011), focusing on O. ovata blooms in the Italian coastline of Ionian Sea, states that there is no imminent threat towards coastline residents, recreation, or fisheries deriving from the presence of HABs in the reported study area. However, the presence of toxic HAB species detected could be of potential future concern.…”

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Mediterranean alien harmful algal blooms: origins and impacts

Marampouti

Buma

Boer

2020

Environ Sci Pollut Res

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Harmful algal blooms (HABs) are mostly phytoplankton blooms, which have detrimental environmental and socioeconomic impacts. The Mediterranean Sea due to its enclosed nature is of special concern since it has an enormously rich native biodiversity. Though, it is also the world’s most invaded marine ecosystem and is considered at very high risk of future invasions. The aim of this review study is to explore the origins, establishment, environmental, and socioeconomic impacts of HABs caused by nonnative algal species in the Mediterranean Sea. Based on this, it is also discussed whether HABs form an increasing threat in the basin, and what could possibly be done to prevent or to minimize their impacts. The increasing rate of their introduction and the harmful impacts that they have on the environment, economy, and human health makes it important to have accurate knowledge about HABs. Anthropogenic activities and climate change are considered the main contributors of alien invasions but also the main enablers of HAB events. Mediterranean HABs are adequately studied, but there are no studies purposefully concerning invasive microalgae species in the basin. In the present study, 20 species have been identified, and an attempt has been made to collect their introduction information, as well as known or suspected impacts. Future research should be focused on data mining, current legislation updates, and monitoring of Mediterranean coastlines.

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confidence: 52%