Lakes in hot water: the impacts of a changing climate on aquatic ecosystems
Our planet is being subjected to unprecedented climate change, with far-reaching social and
ecological repercussions. Below the waterline, aquatic ecosystems are being affected by …
ecological repercussions. Below the waterline, aquatic ecosystems are being affected by …
Widespread global increase in intense lake phytoplankton blooms since the 1980s
Freshwater blooms of phytoplankton affect public health and ecosystem services globally,.
Harmful effects of such blooms occur when the intensity of a bloom is too high, or when toxin …
Harmful effects of such blooms occur when the intensity of a bloom is too high, or when toxin …
A mini-review on detection methods of microcystins
IY Massey, P Wu, J Wei, J Luo, P Ding, H Wei, F Yang - Toxins, 2020 - mdpi.com
Cyanobacterial harmful algal blooms (CyanoHABs) produce microcystins (MCs) which are
associated with animal and human hepatotoxicity. Over 270 variants of MC exist. MCs have …
associated with animal and human hepatotoxicity. Over 270 variants of MC exist. MCs have …
The magnitude and drivers of harmful algal blooms in China's lakes and reservoirs: A national-scale characterization
Harmful algal blooms (HABs) can have dire repercussions on aquatic wildlife and human
health, and may negatively affect recreational uses, aesthetics, taste, and odor in drinking …
health, and may negatively affect recreational uses, aesthetics, taste, and odor in drinking …
[HTML][HTML] Comparing microscopy and DNA metabarcoding techniques for identifying cyanobacteria assemblages across hundreds of lakes
Accurately identifying the species present in an ecosystem is vital to lake managers and
successful bioassessment programs. This is particularly important when monitoring …
successful bioassessment programs. This is particularly important when monitoring …
Hot and toxic: Temperature regulates microcystin release from cyanobacteria
The mechanisms regulating toxin release by cyanobacteria are poorly understood despite
the threat cyanotoxins pose to water quality and human health globally. To determine the …
the threat cyanotoxins pose to water quality and human health globally. To determine the …
[HTML][HTML] Spectral mixture analysis for surveillance of harmful algal blooms (SMASH): a field-, laboratory-, and satellite-based approach to identifying cyanobacteria …
CJ Legleiter, TV King, KD Carpenter, NC Hall… - Remote Sensing of …, 2022 - Elsevier
Algal blooms around the world are increasing in frequency and severity, often with the
possibility of adverse effects on human and ecosystem health. The health and economic …
possibility of adverse effects on human and ecosystem health. The health and economic …
[HTML][HTML] An analysis of satellite-derived chlorophyll and algal bloom indices on Lake Winnipeg
CE Binding, TA Greenberg, G McCullough… - Journal of Great Lakes …, 2018 - Elsevier
Lake Winnipeg has experienced dramatic increases in nutrient loading and phytoplankton
biomass over the last few decades, accompanied by a marked shift in community …
biomass over the last few decades, accompanied by a marked shift in community …
Under the radar: long-term perspectives on ecological changes in lakes
JP Smol - Proceedings of the Royal Society B, 2019 - royalsocietypublishing.org
Aquatic ecosystems are constantly changing due to natural and anthropogenic stressors.
When dealing with such 'moving targets', one of the greatest challenges faced by scientists …
When dealing with such 'moving targets', one of the greatest challenges faced by scientists …
Quantifying national and regional cyanobacterial occurrence in US lakes using satellite remote sensing
Cyanobacterial harmful algal blooms are the most common form of harmful algal blooms in
freshwater systems throughout the world. However, in situ sampling of cyanobacteria in …
freshwater systems throughout the world. However, in situ sampling of cyanobacteria in …