Eutrophication is a complex process and often associated with not only a change in overall
algal biomass but also with a change in biodiversity. Common metrics of eutrophication (eg …

Historically, phosphorus (P) has been considered the primary limiting nutrient for
phytoplankton assemblages in freshwater ecosystems. This review, supported by new …

The dinoflagellate genus Alexandrium is one of the major harmful algal bloom (HAB) genera
with respect to the diversity, magnitude and consequences of blooms. The ability of …

Although algal blooms, including those considered toxic or harmful, can be natural
phenomena, the nature of the global problem of harmful algal blooms (HABs) has expanded …

The frequency and intensity of harmful algal blooms (HABs) and phytoplankton community
shifts toward toxic species have increased worldwide. Although most research has focused …

Abstract Toxin content (fmol cell− 1) and a suite of elemental and macromolecular variables
were measured in batch cultures of the dinoflagellates Alexandrium fundyense, A …

Nutrient pollution and greenhouse gas emissions related to crop agriculture and confined
animal feeding operations (CAFOs) in the US have changed substantially in recent years, in …

The natural cycle of nitrogen involves several biological and non-biological process
including: mineralization, nitrification, denitrification, nitrogen fixation, microbial and plant …

There is a perception that anthropogenically-driven changes in nutrient supply to coastal
waters influences the abundance, frequency and toxicity of harmful algal blooms (HABs) …

Publisher Summary This chapter discusses the harmful or exceptional phytoplankton
blooms in the marine ecosystem. Phytoplankton blooms are natural phenomena that play an …