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http://dx.doi.org/10.11626/KJEB.2013.31.4.233

Technical and Strategic Approach for the Control of Cyanobacterial Bloom in Fresh Waters  

Lee, Chang Soo (Environmental Biotechnology Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology)
Ahn, Chi-Yong (Environmental Biotechnology Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology)
La, Hyun-Joon (Environmental Biotechnology Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology)
Lee, Sanghyup (Center for Water Resource Cycle Research, Korea Institute of Science and Technology)
Oh, Hee-Mock (Environmental Biotechnology Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology)
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Korean Journal of Environmental Biology / v.31, no.4, 2013 , pp. 233-242 More about this Journal
Abstract
Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) are not only the first oxygenic organisms on earth but also the foremost primary producers in aquatic environment. Massive growth of cyanobacteria, in eutrophic waters, usually changes the water colour to green and is called as algal (cyanobacterial) bloom or green tide. Cyanobacterial blooms are a result of high levels of primary production by certain species such as Microcystis sp., Anabaena sp., Oscillatoria sp., Aphanizomenon sp. and Phormidium sp. These cyanobacterial species can produce hepatotoxins or neurotoxins as well as malodorous compounds like geosmin and 2-methylisoborneol (MIB). In order to solve the nationwide problem of hazardous cyanobacterial blooms in Korea, the following technically and strategically sound approaches need to be developed. 1) As a long-term strategy, reduction of the nutrients such as phosphorus and nitrogen in our water bodies to below permitted levels. 2) As a short term strategy, field application of combination of already established bloom remediation techniques. 3) Development of emerging convergence technologies based on information and communication technology (ICT), environmental technology (ET) and biotechnology (BT). 4) Finally, strengthening education and creating awareness among students, public and industry for effective reduction of pollution discharge. Considering their ecological roles, a complete elimination of cyanobacteria is not desirable. Hence a holistic approach mentioned above in combination to addressing the issue from a social perspective with cooperation from public, government, industry, academic and research institutions is more pragmatic and desirable management strategy.
Keywords
blue-green algae; control technology; cyanobacterial bloom; eutrophication; strategy;
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