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Climate change and cyanobacteria harmful algae blooms: adaptation practices for developing countries

Alejo Silvarrey Barruffa https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8719-9029 A B C , Victor Sposito A and Robert Faggian A
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A Deakin University, Centre for Regional and Rural Futures, CERRF, 224 Burwood Highway, Burwood, Vic. 3125, Australia.

B Facultad de Ingeniería y Tecnologías, Universidad Católica del Uruguay, Avenida 8 de Octubre 2738, CP 11600, Montevideo, Uruguay.

C Corresponding author. Email: alejo.silvarrey@gmail.com

Marine and Freshwater Research 72(12) 1722-1734 https://doi.org/10.1071/MF21081
Submitted: 9 March 2021  Accepted: 29 July 2021   Published: 26 August 2021

Journal Compilation © CSIRO 2021 Open Access CC BY

Abstract

Cyanobacterial harmful algal blooms (CyanoHABs) are increasingly being reported worldwide owing to several reasons, including widespread eutrophication and enhanced scientific monitoring. Catchment and water management, organisations, industry, farmers and local governments are all confronting the effects of climate change, which stimulate the growth of cyanobacteria and affect the efficacy of adaptation measures in water systems. To tackle climate change and CyanoHABs growth, actors at different levels require both ‘top-down’ and ‘bottom-up’ assessments to help them in formulating and implementing adaptation measures. Potential solutions must also be assessed locally to limit associated adverse effects, in particular, negative effects on water quality. Thus, having a better understanding of the synergies, conflicts and trade-offs between adaptation practices and climate-change effects on CyanoHABs makes a valuable contribution to a more integrated climate policy and the effective climate-proofing of our water bodies. This article examines adaptation practices focused on tackling CyanoHABs occurrence in a changing climate. It fills an important gap between a major environmental problem and potential solutions. The practices and measures advanced as a result of the analysis can be used by persons with different expertise and skill levels for improving the relevant institutional frameworks and policies to protect their local water bodies.

Keywords: eutrophication, climate change, adaptation, cyanobacteria.


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