Editorial: Marine microalgae and biotoxins

Abstract

Harmful algal blooms (HABs) and their impact in aquaculture, services and aquatic ecosystems in coastal areas are a major concern. The occurrence of these natural phenomena is expected to increase due to the growing pressure of anthropogenic activities, the projected climate trends, and their effects in the marine environment (Kazmi et al., 2022; Zhang et al., 2022). Methodological advances in monitoring systems for a fast and precise detection of biotoxins, together with a better knowledge on oceanographic conditions suitable for development of HABs, contributed to a more efficient and cost-effective management of aquaculture and fishery resources (Ruiz-Villarreal et al., 2022).