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HAB monitoring - Early warning for ...

HAB monitoring - Early warning for potential harmful algae blooms

Coastal upwelling events are commonly associated with harmful algae blooms (HABs). Consistent strong winds (over days) will cause the drift of the warm nutrient depleted surface water. In its place cold water, rich in nutrients water will surface. This causes ideal circumstances for HABs to grow. The wind direction will determine where the blooms will move. This is of importance for both ecological and economical reasons. Water Insight has developed an early warning service for HABs, based on the automated detection of upwelling events and high concentrations of algae. This service helps mussel farmers to mitigate in time.