The human dimensions of harmful algal blooms: An evolving research agenda

McKinley, Emma ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8250-2842, Kapitsinis, Nikos ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3285-9894, Munday, Max ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9067-2481, Wright-Syed, Muaaz, Thi-Thai Doan, Yen, ThiHoang, Thu-Huong, Do, Khac-Uan, Le, Tung Thanh, Perkins, Rupert ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0810-2656 and Ahmadian, Reza ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2665-4734 2024. The human dimensions of harmful algal blooms: An evolving research agenda. Ocean & Coastal Management 259 , 107432. 10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2024.107432

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Abstract

Harmful algal blooms (HABs) are a global phenomenon occurring in a range of aquatic environments, with the potential to have diverse environmental, social and economic impacts. There is growing interest in the human dimensions of HABs particularly as a result of the increased occurrence of HABs linked to anthropogenic activities. However, to date this has focused more on the economic and health implications of HABs events rather than broader human dimensions. This paper presents a series of research priorities that could strengthen social science research on HABs, highlighting topics related to public awareness and attitudes, community science, governance and co-development of solutions, links to the blue economy agenda, impacts on marine culture and heritage, and impacts on health and wellbeing. Finally, the paper presents a series of recommendations developing a transdisciplinary research agenda in order for the ongoing challenges of HABs to be addressed.

Item Type:	Article
Status:	Published
Schools:	Earth and Environmental Sciences
Publisher:	Elsevier
ISSN:	0964-5691
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	11 November 2024
Date of Acceptance:	13 October 2024
Last Modified:	12 Nov 2024 10:30
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/173840

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