Publications by authors named "L BAUDY"
Development of harmful algal blooms species responsible for lipophilic and amnesic shellfish poisoning intoxications in southwestern Mediterranean coastal waters.
Hicham Aboualaalaa Mohammed L'Bachir El Kbiach Benlahcen Rijal Leblad Fabienne Hervé Amal Hormat-Allah Lauriane Baudy
Toxicon
November 2022
Article Synopsis
- Mediterranean waters have been impacted by environmental changes over recent decades, leading to changes in phytoplankton populations, especially increases in harmful algal blooms (HABs).
- Biweekly monitoring of toxic phytoplankton in western Morocco revealed high levels of Domoic Acid (DA) producers like Pseudo-nitzschia spp. and Dinophysis species, with significant concentrations found in local mollusks.
- The presence of various lipophilic shellfish toxins (LSTs) and Domoic Acid in cockles and clams indicates that harmful algae are directly affecting marine life, raising concerns for the region's ecological health.