Ecological Studies

By: E. GranÃ©li (Editor), Jefferson T. Turner (Editor)

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Paperback | 4 October 2007

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Harmful algal blooms are one of the consequences of the human impact on aquatic ecosystems, particularly the process of eutrophication. They can cause a variety of deleterious effects, including the poisoning of fish and shellfish, habitat disruptions for many organisms, water discolouration, beach fouling, and even toxic effects for humans.

This volume is a comprehensive synthesis of the latest research achievements concerning harmful algae (HA) ecology. International experts provide an in-depth analysis of HA topics including: global distribution, ecology of major HA groups, ecology and physiology of HA, HA and the food web, studying and mitigating HA, the human impact on HA and HA impact on human activity. This volume is an invaluable source of information for researchers in HA ecology as well as for advanced students, lecturers, and environmental managers.

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"It is a book one reads to learn how to think about harmful algae and their roles in ecosystems. The volume is unique, timely, and valuable for this reason. I found the book to be absorbing, readable in stolen minutes, owing to the brevity of chapters; and refreshingly thought-provoking. ... In summary, this is a book on harmful algae that a scientist - an ecologist - can read for pleasure and intellectual stimulation. It is a refreshing antidote to descriptive or alarmist approaches that sometimes seem to dominate the world of harmful algal research." (Gary H. Wikfors, Harmful Algae, 2007, doi: 10.1016/j.hal.2007.03.001)

"The editors here succeeded in compiling a comprehensive review of actual HA research which exceeds the limits of 'pure' ecology. ... All in all, the book provides an in-depth overview of results, open questions and further points of focus of HA research. ... is more than suitable for scientists with HA research background." (Karina Preussel, Basic and Applied Ecology, Issue 10, 2009)

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Harmful Algae and Their Global Distribution
An Introduction to Harmful Algae E. GRANELI and J.T. TURNER References
Molecular Taxonomy of Harmful Algae S. JANSON and P.K. HAYES
Introduction
Dinophyta (Dinoflagellates)
General Morphology
Dinophysis
Alexandrium
Protoperidinium, Prorocentrum
Karenia, Karlodinium, Takayama
Amphidinium, Cochlodinium, Gyrodinium
Cyanobacteria (Blue-Green Algae)
Anabaena, Aphanizomenon, Nodularia
Microcystis
Trichodesmium
Bacillariophyta (Diatoms)
Amphora, Pseudo-nitzschia, Nitzschia
Concluding Remarks References
The Biogeography of Harmful Algae
Biogeography and Species Concepts
Genetic Variation
Biogeographical Distribution
Distribution of Harmful Species
Dinoflagellates
Diatoms
Haptophytes
Raphidophyceans
Cyanobacteria References
Importance of Life Cycles in the Ecology of Harmful Microalgae
Introduction
Phases of Phytoplankton Bloom Development and Life Cycles
Initiation
Growth and Maintenance
Dispersal/Dissipation/Termination
Environmental Factors versus Biological Factors Affecting Transition
Status of Knowledge and Direction Needed References
The Ecology of Major Harmful Algae Groups
The Ecology of Harmful Dinoflagellates
Introduction
General Ecology
Motility
Temperature, Light, Salinity and Turbulence
Nutrition: the Continuum from Auxotrophy to Parasitism
Blooms, Including Toxic Outbreaks
Human Influences
Conceptual Frameworks to Advance Understanding References
The Ecology of Harmful Flagellates Within Prymnesiophyceae and Raphidophyceae
Introduction
Class Prymnesiophyceae (Division Haptophyta)
Taxonomy, Morphology and Life History
Distribution and Abundance
Autecology and Ecophysiology
Toxicity and Toxins
Ecological Strategies
Class Raphidophyceae (Division Heterokontophyta)
Taxonomy, Morphology and Life History
Distribution and Abundance
Autecology and Ecophysiology
Toxicity
Ecological Strategies References
The Ecology of Harmful Diatoms
Introduction
Toxin-Producing Diatoms, Genus Pseudo-nitzschia
Domoic Acid in the Marine Food Web
Physiological Ecology of Pseudo-nitzschia spp
Molecular Tools for Studying Pseudo-nitzschia
Conclusions and Directions for Future Research References
Ecology of Harmful Cyanobacteria
Introduction
Environmental Factors Controlling CyanoHABs
Nutrients
Physical-Chemical Factors: Salinity and Turbulence
Salinity and Turbulence
CyanoHAB Interactions with Micro/Macroorganisms
CyanoHAB Management References
Brown Tides
Background
Nutrients and Physical Factors
Sources of Cell Mortality References
The Ecology and Physiology of Harmful Algae
Harmful Algal Bloom Dynamics in Relation to Physical Processes
Introduction
Physical Constraints: From Diffusion to Advection
Life-Forms
Algal Communities
Retention and Transport: A Few Examples
Retention-Reduced Exchange
Transport References
Ecological Aspects of Harmful Algal In Situ Population Growth Rates
Introduction
Ecological Interpretation of In Situ Growth Rate Measuremtents
In Situ Growth Rates; Variation Among Taxonomic Groups
Are Harmful Algal Species r- or K-Strategists?
Conclusions References
Harmful Algae and Cell Death

Mortality of HABs
Death Due to HABs
Mechanisms to Avoid Cell Mortality
Ecological Implications References
The Diverse Nutrient Strategies
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