Red tides in the Galician rías: historical overview, ecological impact, and future monitoring strategies
Francisco Rodríguez, Laura Escalera, Beatriz Reguera, E. Nogueira, Antonio Bode, M. Ruiz‐Villarreal, Araceli E. Rossignoli, Begoña Ben-Gigirey, R. V., Santiago Fraga
Abstract
The Galician rías (NW Iberia, Spain) are responsible for most of the national shellfish production. This is the first review of red tides in that area including an historical overview, social challenges and proposals for improving their monitoring.
Topics & Concepts
Red tideEnvironmental scienceEcologyOceanographyGeographyEnvironmental resource managementBiologyGeologyMarine Toxins and Detection MethodsMarine and coastal ecosystemsAquatic Ecosystems and Phytoplankton Dynamics