Temporal bloom dynamics of the marine dinoflagellate Tripos furca in the Penang Strait.

The dinoflagellate Tripos furca, known for its frequent and massive blooms in coastal waters, has been associated with significant fish mortality in aquaculture areas. In mid-May 2022, a notable bloom event, characterized by intense red discoloration, was observed along the Penang Strait in the northern Malacca Strait. Our field survey identified a high-density bloom of T.