Forestry and Natural Resources
Introduction to Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) in Freshwater Systems
Clemson Extension Program Team
Water Resources
Publication Date
Spring 6-6-2022
Publication Number
LGP 1146
Summary
Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) are detrimental to the ecosystem through their biomass and toxin production. HABs monitoring is complicated by existence of diverse species of algae causing blooms and their varying enabling conditions. This article gives an overview of the causes and effects of HABs in South Carolina as well as detection methods adopted by researchers and monitoring approaches set aside by South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.
Publication Type
Short Communication
Publisher
Land-Grant Press by Clemson Extension
Publisher City
Clemson, SC
Target Audiences
Farmers, Citizens, Watershed experts, Extension agents, Regulatory Authorities.
Recommended Citation
Busari I, Sahoo D, Nix HB, Wallover CG, White SA, Sawyer CB. Introduction to Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) in South Carolina Freshwater Systems. Clemson (SC): Clemson Cooperative Extension, Land-Grant Press by Clemson Extension; 2022 Jun. LGP 1146. https://lgpress.clemson.edu/publication/introduction-to-harmful-algal-blooms-habs-in-south-carolina-freshwater-systems/.