Harmful Algal Blooms in Florida ("White Paper")
Edited by K.A. Steidinger, J.H. Landsberg, C.R. Tomas and J.W. Burns
When using this report please reference:
Steidinger, K.A., Landsberg, J.H., Tomas, C.R., and Burns, J.W. 1999. Harmful algal blooms in Florida, Unpublished technical report submitted to the Florida Harmful Algal Bloom Task Force, Florida Marine Research Institute, 63pp.
CONTENTS
FORWARD
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
INTRODUCTION
RED TIDE
Background
Resource Impacts
Public Health Impacts
Economic Impacts
Recommendations for Action
PFIESTERIA-LIKE SPECIES IN FLORIDA'S ESTUARINE WATERS
Background
Resource Impacts
Public Health Impacts
Economic Impacts
Recommendations for Action
CIGUATERA
Background
Resource Impacts
Public Health Impacts
Economic Impacts
Recommendations for Action
TOXIC BLUE-GREEN ALGAE (CYANOBACTERIA) IN FRESH/ESTUARINE WATERS
Background
Resource Impacts
Public Health Impacts
Economic Impacts
Recommendations for Action
HARMFUL MICROALGAE AS TUMOR PROMOTERS
Background
Resource Impacts
Public Health Impacts
Economic Impacts
Recommendations for Action
MACROALGAE
Background
Resource Impacts
Public Health Impacts
Economic Impacts
Recommendations for Action
REFERENCES
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
APPENDICES
Appendix I - HAB Species and Toxins
Appendix II - Technical Advisory Group