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We are pleased to announce that the 11th U.S. Symposium on Harmful Algae will be held on October 23-28, 2022, in Albany, New York, at the Hilton Albany. Local coordination is being led by NEIWPCC, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, and U.S. Geological Survey with support from the U.S. National Office for Harmful…

Thanks to the organizers of this virtual event! The conference proceedings will be posted when they become available.

The CDC published the 2019 US summary on harmful algal bloom (HAB) events and associated human or animal illnesses through the One Health Harmful Algal Bloom System (OHHABS). One Health is a multi-sectoral approach that involves engagement across disciplines including public health, animal health, and environmental health. Using the One Health approach, CDC collects data…

The EPA posted a Cyanotoxins Preparedness and Response Toolkit (CPRT) online. The CPRT will help EPA’s state and tribal partners prepare for potential harmful algal blooms in freshwater bodies and respond to protect public health. Cyanobacterial Harmful Algal Blooms (CyanoHABs) can cause fouling of beaches and shorelines, economic and aesthetic losses, taste and odor problems…

The 12th International Conference on Toxic Cyanobacteria (ICTC 12) will be held in Toledo, OH from May 22-27, 2022!  This rendition of ICTC will be a joint effort with the Interdisciplinary Freshwater Harmful Algal Blooms Workshop. As has been done at past ICTCs, submitted papers will also be published in a peer-reviewed journal. We are currently exploring…

The IOOS FY21 Coastal and Ocean Modeling Testbed grant opportunity has been released, and includes a research objective related to HABs. “Finding efficient approaches to transition ecosystem models (including, but not limited to, ocean acidification, harmful algal bloom (HAB), hypoxia, and pathogens) for incorporation into existing physical modeling frameworks.” For more information about the testbed…