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ISSUE: Harmful Algal Blooms HEMA, CHRISTINE, BETTINA, JOANNE. NUTRIENT RUNOFF. DISSOLVED OXYGEN. SALINITY. HEALTH HAZARD. ALGAL BLOOM. WATER TEMPERATURE. TURBIDITY. CURRENTS. Research Question. WHAT IS THE EFFECT OF WATER QUALITY - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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ISSUE: Harmful Algal Blooms
HEMA, CHRISTINE, BETTINA, JOANNE
ALGAL BLOOM
SALINITY
HEALTH HAZARD
NUTRIENT RUNOFF
DISSOLVED OXYGEN
WATER TEMPERATURE
CURRENTS TURBIDITY
WHAT IS THE EFFECT OF WATER QUALITY ( SALINITY, DO, pH) ON THE DIVERSTIY OF PHYTOPLANKTON IN THE CHOPTANK RIVER – HORN POINT?
Research Question
Harmful Algal BloomsHarmful algal blooms may
cause harm through the production of toxins or by
their accumulated biomass. Algal blooms are natural
occurrences.
A Noctiluca bloom in Hong Kong
To the human eye, blooms can appear greenish, brown, and even reddish- orange depending upon the algal species, the aquatic ecosystem, and the concentration of the organisms.
Appearance
Rhizosolenia bloom in the Hood Canal, Washington.
ImpactImpacts include human illness and mortality following consumption of or indirect exposure to HAB toxins, substantial economic losses to coastal communities and commercial fisheries, and HAB-associated fish, bird and mammal mortalities.
Some algal blooms are non-toxic but aesthetically unpleasant or noxious.
Nutrient runoff is the major cause of all algal blooms, and causes blooms in all types of algae, HABs as well as cyanobacteria due to the increase of nutrients.
Causes:
Warmer water temperatures increase the incidence of HABs because HABs can survive in warmer water, while the more important helpful type of phytoplankton (cyanobacteria – blue green algae) are compromised.
Causes:
Salinity is a limiting factor that affects the growth of all algae species, different species are adapted to different ranges of salinity. For example after a strom surge or storm, the increase of fresh water will reduce the salinity of the bay, impacted the growth of endemic species.
Causes:
Algeas bloomsA Noctiluca bloom in the Sea of Cortez, Mexico.
Harmful algal blooms: 1) Species which are harmless in small
amounts, cause fish kills when large colonies decompose and deplete dissolved oxygen.
2) Species which produce toxins that can cause illness or death in organisms which eat them; also cause illness or death further up the food chain through bioaccumulation.
3) Species that are not toxic, but can irritate and damage gills of fish and tissues of other organisms with their microscopic spines.
Noctiluca bloom in China.
A bloom of Nodularia spummigena, a blue green algae.
These outbreaks are commonly called red tides, but scientists prefer the term "harmful algal blooms"
(or HABs).
Red Tide??
Red Tide
Symptoms range from the mild: diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain memory loss, disorientation, respiratory irritation skin irritation, muscle aches, headaches
To severe:reversal of temperature and dizziness.
Rarely: paralysis or death can occur.
Probable algal bloom in Australia as viewed from the ISS.
Players Beliefs ValuesLocal government •Want public
support•Want a well managed community•Want to make decisions for the community
PoliticalEconomic
Environmental regulation(MDE)
•Want to implement and regulate environmental legislations
Legal
Health department •Want to make sure people are healthy•Want to make sure public are aware of health hazards
Health & safetyEducational
Players Beliefs ValuesFishermen •Want to make profit
•Do not want to harm the environment
EconomicEnvironmental
Scientists • Want to collect information/research•Want to share the information with the public
EducationalScientificEcologicalEnvironmental
Public •Want to be safe•Want a safe environment for you’re their family•Want the tax payer money to be put to good work•Want beautiful water bodies
EgocentricAestheticHealth and safetyRecreation
Physical survey conducted at Horn Point pier on 6/29/10.
Samples were
collected at 3 different
sites on the pier.
Collected data on pH, salinity and DO with probes.
Weather conditions and water turbidity were also collected.
Plankton were sampled by standard plankton tow method.
Samples were taken to the lab, examined and plankton identified and counted.
Samples were .
1. Have you ever swam in a body of water? Y N2. Can we get sick by swimming in a body of water? Y N
3. Have you been sick after swimming in a body of water? Y N
4. What do you think can make you sick when you swim in a body of water?
5. Do you know what in algae are? Y N
6. Do you know what algae blooms are? Never heard of it Heard of it Know what it is Know more about it
Expert
7. What are some things that can cause algal bloom?
Questionnaire
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Can we get sick by swimming in a body of water?
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Do you know what algae are?
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Heard of it Know what it is
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Do you know what algae blooms are?
Never heard of it Heard of it Know what it is Know more about it Expert 0
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Bacteria, septic Algae, microorganisms Poop, Poop E.coli, Streptococci Septic, chemical runoff Excess chemicals Stagnant water, trash Sewage Microorganisms
What do you think can make you sick when you swim in a body of water?
NA Temperature, salinity NA Not sure Sexual reproduction- “Mommy Daddy Bloom” Temperature Nutrients, warm water Fertilizer Runoff Nutrients, runoff Pollutants
What are some things that can cause algal bloom?
PHYSICAL SURVEY DATA SHEET
SAMPLING SITE: Horn Point Pier, Choptank River
Date: 6/29/10 Secchi Disk (cm): 77.5 cmWater Temperature: 27.60 Weather: mostly cloudy
Air Temperature: 830 Wind Direction: NW
Salinity (ppt): 11 ppt Wind Speed: 5 mph
pH: 7.7 Barometric Pressure: 29.90
DO (ppm): 5.4 mg/L Tide: low
Pleurosigma - 3
Distribution: Every ocean and body of water.One of the most abundant phylum of algae. Swims freely as well as attaching to organisms.
CocinodiscusDistribution: Every ocean and body of water.One of the most abundant phylum of algae. Swims freely as well as attaching to organisms.
Protoperidinium General: known for producing dangerous toxins, particularly when in large numbers, called "red tides" because the cells are so abundant they make water change color. Also they can produce non-fatal or fatal amounts of toxins in predators (particularly shellfish) that may be eaten by humans.Open oceanboth heterotrophic (eat other organisms) and autotrophic (photosynthetic)
Karenia brevisDistribution: NE Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, Mediterranean waters. Respiratory irritations in humans and marine mammals
Prorocentrum LimaDistribution: European waters and NE AtlanticSecretes fast acting toxin and diarrhetic Shellfish Poisoning.
Crab larvae
Data analysisSimpson's Diversity Index
Simpson's Diversity Index is a measure of diversity which takes into account the number of species present, as well as the relative abundance of each species. As species richness and evenness increase, so diversity increases.
n = the total number of organisms of a particular species N = the total number of organisms of all speciesThe value of D ranges between 0 and 1. With this index, 1
represents infinite diversity and 0, no diversity.
Simpson IndexSpecies Number (n) n(n-1)
Pleurosigma 4 12Thalassiosira 1 0Kareniabreis 1 0Protoperdinium 1 0Prorocentrum lima 1 0Cocinodiscus 1 0Total 9 12
N = 9 ∑n(n-1) =12
12/9(8)Simpson's Index of Diversity = 0.17
Putting the figures into the formula for Simpson's Index:
ConclusionWater quality Background Data Simpson’s Index
Temperature May to October: 22 to 35°C, November to April: 2 to 27°C
27
pH Optimal =7 and 8 Suitable=6.5 and 8.5 is Poor = Below 6.5 .
7.7
DO Optimal level = 9 mg/l. Acceptable7-8 mg/l Poor=3.5-6 mg/l is considered
5.4
Salinity Fresh water < 0.5pptBrackish water 0.5 – 30pptSaline water 30 – 50 pptBrine > 50 ppt
11ppt
0.17
Inference The low DO could be due to- Construction- Little mixing- Shallow water Low Simpson’s index could be due to- Low sample size
Recommendations Include nutrient study Conduct background research on the identified
harmful algae.
Action Plan Educate the public about algal blooms, their
causes, impacts and significance. Educate our students about algal blooms by
participation in programs such as NOAA Phytoplankton Monitoring Network, GLOBE, Creekwatchers, Bay Grasses in Classes.
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