Deep Cyanobacteria Layers: An Overlooked Aspect of Managing Risks of Cyanobacteria
Kevin J. Erratt, Irena F. Creed, Erika C. Freeman, Charles G. Trick, Judy A. Westrick, Johnna A. Birbeck, L. Cynthia Watson, Arthur Zastepa
Abstract
, creating a scenario of greater cyanotoxin production. Future work should monitor the entire water column to help build predictive capacities for identifying waterbodies at elevated risk of developing deep cyanobacteria layers to safeguard drinking water supplies.
Topics & Concepts
CyanotoxinCyanobacteriaMicrocystinWater columnCylindrospermopsinEnvironmental scienceBiologyEcologyGeneticsBacteriaAquatic Ecosystems and Phytoplankton DynamicsMarine and coastal ecosystemsMicrobial Community Ecology and Physiology