This workshop is the second of an annual series
in which Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) species that impact all or most
countries in the North Pacific are discussed in detail. In 2006,
we will focus on two genera, Dinophysis and Cochlodinium.
Dinophysis, including DSP (Diarrhetic Shellfish Poisoning)
producing species such as D. acuminata, D. acuta,
D. caudata and D. fortii, is distributed in the
PICES region. The integration of the information from each country
will advance our understanding of this genus. Cochlodinium polykrikoides
causes serious damage to finfish aquaculture in Korea and Japan.
It also has potential to spread to other countries. Topics will
include detection methods, ecosystem comparisons, and new advancements
in physiology and ecology from each of the member countries. In
particular, we would like to stress those factors which need additional
study in order to develop a predictive capacity for these HABs.
This workshop will be preceded by a half-day laboratory demonstration on detection techniques for algal toxins.
Invited speakers: Patrick Gentien (IFREMER, France)
, Kazumi Matsuoka (Nagasaki University, Japan) and Beatriz Reguera (Instituto Español de Oceanografia, Spain)