Harmful Algal Blooms: Counterbalancing Aquatic Ecosystem

Abstract

Cyanobacteria and phytoplankton are essential to the functioning of aquatic ecosystems. However, under extreme environmental conditions, they can proliferate rapidly and cause HABs. Toxins produced by HABs can cause severe injury to humans, fish, animals, and other aquatic ecosystem components. Urgent action and management policies are required to halt the epidemics