Other HAB Historical Information
This section contains a variety of historical information,
including summaries from past meetings and archived articles or
presentations.
The U.S. Bureau of Commercial Fisheries conducted a red tide
symposium from March 5-7, 1958, in Galveston, Texas. Program
participants, topics covered, and discussions are presented.
A problem-solving team from the Florida Marine Research
Institute met on February 12, 1999, to discuss turbidity problems
reported in Hernando Beach in early 1998. Water quality and flow
data, algal identifications, and remote sensing were addressed.
Dr. Karen Steidinger's video presentation on dinoflagellates and
red tides is part of the University of South Florida's Project
Oceanography.
A Florida Red Tide Planning and Coordination Meeting was held
November 6-7, 1996. Florida red tide researchers and colleagues
discussed and summarized information and research needs.