In contrast to the increasing aquaculture production of mussels worldwide, production in the
European Union (EU) has shown a decreasing trend over the last two decades. Aquaculture …

Toxin production by harmful cyanobacteria blooms (CyanoHABs) constitutes a major,
worldwide environmental threat to freshwater aquatic resources that is expected to expand …

The five most commonly recognized Harmful Algal Bloom-related illnesses are ciguatera
poisoning, paralytic shellfish poisoning, neurotoxic shellfish poisoning (NSP), amnesic …

Cyanobacteria are the most ancient phytoplankton on the planet and form harmful algal
blooms in freshwater, estuarine, and marine ecosystems. Recent research suggests that …

Aquaculture is the fastest growing food sector globally and protein provisioning from
aquaculture now exceeds that from wild capture fisheries. There is clear potential for the …

Climate change scenarios predict that rivers, lakes, and reservoirs will experience increased
temperatures, more intense and longer periods of thermal stratification, modified hydrology …

The increased frequency of harmful algal blooms (HABs) is a major environmental concern
worldwide, resulting not only in increased treatment costs for drinking water but also in …

In January 2003, the US Environmental Protection Agency sponsored a “roundtable
discussion” to develop a consensus on the relationship between eutrophication and harmful …

Climate change and variability may have an impact on the occurrence of food safety hazards
at various stages of the food chain, from primary production through to consumption. There …

The long-term consequences of climate change and potential environmental degradation
are likely to include aspects of disease emergence in marine plants and animals. In turn …