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Harmful Algal Blooms in Waters: Characterization, Monitoring and Management
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Harmful Algal Blooms in Waters: Characterization, Monitoring and Management

A special issue of Toxins (ISSN 2072-6651). This special issue belongs to the section "Marine and Freshwater Toxins".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2024 | Viewed by 1297

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Dr. Audrey Roy-Lachapelle

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Aquatic Contaminants Research Division, Environment and Climate Change Canada, Montreal, QC H2Y 2E7, Canada
Interests: cyanobacteria; cyanotoxins; eutrophication; environmental contaminants and fate; mixtures effects; mass spectrometry
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The rising prevalence of harmful algal blooms (HABs) poses significant threats to environmental and public health. These blooms, fueled by nutrient input and climate change, contribute to water quality degradation, and the cyanotoxins produced by certain cyanobacteria can contaminate water sources. HABs are therefore jeopardizing aquatic ecosystems, for instance, by causing fish kills and adversely affecting human health when consumed or during recreational activities. The diversity of cyanobacterial species and their variable toxin production under different circumstances poses a multifaceted challenge. The diversity of cyanotoxins, their extensive structural variability and the lack of knowledge about their environmental fate highlights the need for accurate detection and characterization methods. The unpredictability of cyanotoxin occurrence necessitates the continuous monitoring and adaptability of response strategies for water management. This Special Issue invites research articles and reviews that explore original methodologies for characterizing toxic cyanobacteria, cyanotoxins and secondary metabolites, as well as studying their diversity and environmental fate for improved monitoring strategies. Studies on predictive models for the occurrence of cyanobacteria and the production of cyanotoxins, along with the exploration of effective water treatment methodologies and the study of residual by-product toxicity for better management are also welcome in this Special Issue.

Dr. Audrey Roy-Lachapelle
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • harmful algal blooms
  • cyanobacteria
  • cyanotoxins
  • toxin production
  • monitoring
  • structural characterization
  • environmental fate
  • disinfection by-product
  • water management

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Microbial Community Response to Granular Peroxide-Based Algaecide Treatment of a Cyanobacterial Harmful Algal Bloom in Lake Okeechobee, Florida (USA)
by Forrest W. Lefler, Maximiliano Barbosa, David E. Berthold, Rory Roten, West M. Bishop and H. Dail Laughinghouse IV
Toxins 2024, 16(5), 206; https://doi.org/10.3390/toxins16050206 - 26 Apr 2024
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Cyanobacterial harmful algal blooms (cyanoHABs) occur in fresh water globally. These can degrade water quality and produce toxins, resulting in ecological and economic damages. Thus, short-term management methods (i.e., algaecides) are necessary to rapidly mitigate the negative impacts of cyanoHABs. In this study, [...] Read more.
Cyanobacterial harmful algal blooms (cyanoHABs) occur in fresh water globally. These can degrade water quality and produce toxins, resulting in ecological and economic damages. Thus, short-term management methods (i.e., algaecides) are necessary to rapidly mitigate the negative impacts of cyanoHABs. In this study, we assess the efficacy of a hydrogen peroxide-based algaecide (PAK® 27) on a Microcystis dominated bloom which occurred within the Pahokee Marina on Lake Okeechobee, Florida, USA. We observed a significant reduction in chlorophyll a (96.81%), phycocyanin (93.17%), and Microcystis cell counts (99.92%), and a substantial reduction in microcystins (86.7%) 48 h after treatment (HAT). Additionally, there was a significant shift in bacterial community structure 48 HAT, which coincided with an increase in the relative abundance of photosynthetic protists. These results indicate that hydrogen peroxide-based algaecides are an effective treatment method for cyanoHAB control and highlight their effects on non-target microorganisms (i.e., bacteria and protists). Full article
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Microbial Diversity Impacts Non-Protein Amino Acid Production in Cyanobacterial Bloom Cultures Collected from Lake Winnipeg
by Stephanie L. Bishop, Julia T. Solonenka, Ryland T. Giebelhaus, David T. R. Bakker, Isaac T. S. Li and Susan J. Murch
Toxins 2024, 16(4), 169; https://doi.org/10.3390/toxins16040169 - 26 Mar 2024
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Lake Winnipeg in Manitoba, Canada is heavily impacted by harmful algal blooms that contain non-protein amino acids (NPAAs) produced by cyanobacteria: N-(2-aminoethyl)glycine (AEG), β-aminomethyl-L-alanine (BAMA), β-N-methylamino-L-alanine (BMAA), and 2,4-diaminobutyric acid (DAB). Our objective was to investigate the impact of microbial [...] Read more.
Lake Winnipeg in Manitoba, Canada is heavily impacted by harmful algal blooms that contain non-protein amino acids (NPAAs) produced by cyanobacteria: N-(2-aminoethyl)glycine (AEG), β-aminomethyl-L-alanine (BAMA), β-N-methylamino-L-alanine (BMAA), and 2,4-diaminobutyric acid (DAB). Our objective was to investigate the impact of microbial diversity on NPAA production by cyanobacteria using semi-purified crude cyanobacterial cultures established from field samples collected by the Lake Winnipeg Research Consortium between 2016 and 2021. NPAAs were detected and quantified by ultra-performance liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS) using validated analytical methods, while Shannon and Simpson alpha diversity scores were determined from 16S rRNA metagenomic sequences. Alpha diversity in isolate cultures was significantly decreased compared to crude cyanobacterial cultures (p < 0.001), indicating successful semi-purification. BMAA and AEG concentrations were higher in crude compared to isolate cultures (p < 0.0001), and AEG concentrations were correlated to the alpha diversity in cultures (r = 0.554; p < 0.0001). BAMA concentrations were increased in isolate cultures (p < 0.05), while DAB concentrations were similar in crude and isolate cultures. These results demonstrate that microbial community complexity impacts NPAA production by cyanobacteria and related organisms. Full article
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