Anatomy of a Pseudo-nitzschia bloom on the Central Washington Coast
http://www.coexploration.org/habs/ppt/HAB_online99/

Nick Adams , Harmful Algal Blooms Workshop; NOAA; SeaGrant


This online slide presentation discusses a Pseudo-nitzschia bloom on the Central Washington Coast in 1998. It offers general information about the bloom and focuses on domoic acid in Razor clams. It examines Pseudo-nitzschia presence related to toxin in seawater, Razor clam toxicity, wind direction and lack of rainfall, and the possibility of transportation from California via currents.


Subject: Biology:Microbiology, Microbiology:Microbiology and Health, Biology:Ecology:Habitats:Marine
Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work
Grade Level: College Upper (15-16), College Lower (13-14)
Ocean Environments: Coastal and Estuarine
Theme: Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Ecology