The authors discuss harmful algal bloom, a seasonal phenomenon that in recent years has become increasingly frequent along Italian coasts. A classification of algal bloom is given and algal toxins and their effects on human health are discussed. The authors then describe the algal bloom phenomenon observed in Italy from the 1960s to the present time. Finally they briefly describe Italian legislation on the subject matter and highlight its shortcomings.

Fioriture algali: effetti sulla salute della popolazione [Harmful algal blooms in Italy and their health effects in the population]

FERRANTE, Margherita;LEDDA C;CUNSOLO MA;FIORE, MARIA;SCIACCA S;OLIVERI CONTI, GEA MARZIA
2010-01-01

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The authors discuss harmful algal bloom, a seasonal phenomenon that in recent years has become increasingly frequent along Italian coasts. A classification of algal bloom is given and algal toxins and their effects on human health are discussed. The authors then describe the algal bloom phenomenon observed in Italy from the 1960s to the present time. Finally they briefly describe Italian legislation on the subject matter and highlight its shortcomings.
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