Harmful Algal Bloom Impacts on Aquaculture

This NOAA fact sheet explains what harmful algal blooms (HABs) are, why they occur, and how they can impact aquaculture. It outlines risks to farmed fish and shellfish, including health effects, harvest closures, and economic losses, while also describing environmental drivers and management considerations important for growers and coastal communities.
Category:
  • Educational Resources
Language:
  • English
Region:
  • AL
  • FL
  • GA
  • LA
  • MS
  • NC
  • PR
  • SC
  • TX
  • USVI
Species:
  • Crustaceans
  • Food Fish
  • Mollusks
Audience:
  • Adults