Historical Geographical Distribution of Potentially HCBs (Harmful Cyanobacterial Blooms) across the Portuguese Territory under a European Context

Abstract

: Climate change enhances the occurrence of HCBs (Harmful Cyanobacterial Blooms) world-wide, particularly in freshwater ecosystems, posing increased risks for local populations. The present work intends to conduct a spatiotemporal historical overview on the occurrence of potentially toxic cyanobacterial their dynamics and design deeper ecological research approaches as well as more effective management and control strategies.