Mtetandaba, AVeitch, JSmith, Marié E2025-05-152025-05-152025-03http://hdl.handle.net/10204/14258Harmful algal blooms (HABs) represent a significant threat to both the environment and the economy, particularly in coastal zones where aquaculture is a vital industry. These blooms, caused by the rapid growth of algae, can produce toxins that are detrimental to marine life, lead to hypoxic conditions (low oxygen levels), and contaminate seafood, posing risks to human health. The economic impact is substantial, as HABs can devastate fish populations, disrupt aquaculture operations, and result in costly closures of fisheries and tourism activities. Effective monitoring and prediction of HABs are therefore crucial for protecting marine ecosystems and ensuring the sustainability of aquaculture practices.FulltextenHarmful algal bloomsHABsEnvironmental managementConference Presentationn/a