[SCCOOS] Harmful Algal Bloom web site now online

[Dillon, Amanda]

The SCCOOS Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) web site is now online:
www.sccoos.org/data/habs 

Algal blooms occur frequently along the Southern California coastline in
response to inputs of nutrients from both natural and anthropogenic
sources. These blooms can be harmful to the environment, human health
and the economy, and appear to be increasing in frequency and intensity.

The SCCOOS team monitors the occurrence of harmful algal species at
five pier sites: San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Santa Monica Bay, San
Pedro Bay, and San Diego. Water samples and net tows are collected
weekly to analyze for species, domoic acid, and related water quality
variables. The goals of this program are to collect comparable data at
the regional stations, provide timely updates on HAB events, and
contribute to understanding the timing, extent, and impacts on humans
and ecosystem health.

With many thanks to all participants and a special thanks to Jennifer
Bowen, SCCOOS Data Management.

SCCOOS HABs Principle Investigators
Mark Brzezinski, University of California, Santa Barbara
Dave Caron and Burt Jones, University of Southern California
John McGowan, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Mark Moline, California Polytechnic State University
Rebecca Shipe, University of California, Los Angeles

Collaborators
Melissa Carter, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Jo Goodman, University of California, Santa Barbara
Mary Hilbern, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Meredith Howard, Southern California Coastal Water Research Project
Sam Rankin, California Polytechnic State University
Ian Robbins, California Polytechnic State University
Astrid Schnetzer, University of Southern California
Erica Seubert, University of Southern California
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