Harmful algal blooms in benthic systems: Recent progress and future research
Authors
Berdalet, E. (Elisa); Tester, P.A. (Patricia); Chinain, M. (Mireille); Fraga, S. (Santiago); Lemée, R. (Rodolphe); Litaker, R. W. (Wayne); Penna, A. (Antonella); Usup, G. (Gires); Vila, M. (Magda); Zingone, A. (Adriana)Date
2017-03Type
articleAbstract
Shallow, well-illuminated coastal waters from tropical to temperate
latitudes are attractive environments for humans. Beaches and coral reefs have provided
lodging and food to coastal communities for centuries. Unfortunately, tropical regions
traditionally have been threatened by outbreaks of the toxic benthic dinoflagellate
Gambierdiscus, which is associated with ciguatera fish poisoning. The ciguatoxins
produced by Gambierdiscus bioaccumulate in reef fishes and are responsible for the
most common algal toxin-related illnesses, globally affecting the greatest number of
victims and often with significant long-term health effects. Recently, Gambierdiscus
has been documented in subtropical and temperate latitudes. Blooms of another
benthic and toxic dinoflagellate, Ostreopsis, have become more frequent and intense,
especially in temperate waters. Ostreopsis produces palytoxins and analogues, and some
outbreaks have been associated with massive benthic faunal damage and respira ...
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