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Existence of Potentially Harmful Microalgae in Coastal Waters around Zanzibar: A Need for a Monitoring Programme?

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dc.creator Kyewalyanga, M.
dc.creator Lugomela, Charles
dc.date 2016-06-26T17:11:15Z
dc.date 2016-06-26T17:11:15Z
dc.date 1999
dc.date.accessioned 2018-03-27T08:23:14Z
dc.date.available 2018-03-27T08:23:14Z
dc.identifier Kyewalyanga, M. and Lugomela, C., 1999. Existence of potentially harmful microalgae in coastal waters around Zanzibar: a need for a monitoring programme. In Proc of the Anniversary Conferences on Advances in Marine Science in Tanzania (pp. 319-328).
dc.identifier http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11810/2695
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11810/2695
dc.description A nine-month survey of potentially harmful microalgae was carried out in the coastal waters around Unguja Island, Zanzibar, from September 1998 to June 1999. Using a light microscope, more than 20 species were identified. These were distributed among three major microalgal groups: the cyanobacteria, mostly dominated by Trichodesmium spp; the dinoflagellates, dominated by Prorocentrum spp. and Gambierdiscus toxicus; and the diatoms, mostly Pseudo-nitzschia spp. This and other preliminary studies indicate the presence of harmful microalgae in Zanzibar waters. Further studies to assess both spatial and temporal distribution, as well as potential ecologic and economic effects, are recommended.
dc.language en
dc.subject Microalgae
dc.subject Cyanobacteria
dc.subject Trichodesmium spp
dc.title Existence of Potentially Harmful Microalgae in Coastal Waters around Zanzibar: A Need for a Monitoring Programme?
dc.type Journal Article, Peer Reviewed


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