Hoe Chang, Ken Richardson, Michael Uddstrom, Matt Pinkerton, NIWA Science
This article details an effort to use satellite imagery to track harmful algal bloom (HAB) events. The article provides basic information about HABs, how the satellite imagery will track HABs, and potential applications of this new technology. It also features colorful pictures and a map of the study area.
Subject: Biology:Ecology:Principles, Biology, Ecology:Habitats:Marine, Biology:Ecology:Food Webs:Microbial Food Webs, Biology:Ecology:Habitats:Water Column, Biology:Microbiology, Microbiology:Microbiology and Health Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work, Audio/Visual:Images/Illustrations Grade Level: Graduate/Professional, General Public, College Upper (15-16), College Lower (13-14), Intermediate (3-5), Middle (6-8), High School (9-12) Ocean Environments: Surface Waters, Coastal and Estuarine Theme: Teach the Earth:Course Topics:EcologyKeywords: red tide, microalgae, Karenia, Noctiluca, Rhizosolenia
