Jeff Jenkins, Department of Agricultural Chemistry, Oregon State University
This online memo was written in response to the 1991 discovery of domoic acid in Oregon seafood harvests. The memo addresses associated economic and health implications; defines the toxin; discusses its toxicity, detection, and analysis; and identifies priorities for future research.
Subject: Biology:Ecology:Habitats:Marine, Biology:Microbiology, Microbiology:Microbiology and Health Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work Grade Level: General Public, Graduate/Professional, College Upper (15-16), College Lower (13-14), High School (9-12) Ocean Environments: Coastal and Estuarine Theme: Teach the Earth:Course Topics:EcologyKeywords: Amnesic Shellfish Poisoning, ASP, harmful algal bloom, HAB, toxic algae
