Microalgal bloom and cyanotoxin proliferation in freshwaters: cycle and dynamics, impacts and remediation strategies

Author(s)

Muhammad Ibrahim^1,2, Deqiang Chen^1*, Shettima S. Ibrahim³, Hafsat Alhassan Danjaji⁴, Ran Tian¹; ¹Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes; Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, PR China; ²Department of Environmental Management and Toxicology, Federal University Dutse 720101, Jigawa State, Nigeria; ³Galtima Maikyari College of Health Sciences and Technology Nguru, Yobe State, Nigeria; ⁴Department of Biological Sciences, Yobe State University Damaturu, Yobe State, Nigeria

Abstract

The intense growth of microscopic algae and cyanobacteria in our freshwaters eventually results in a colored scum on the surface and thus termed as “Microalgal or Cyanobacterial Bloom.” This bloom can emerge in both saltwater and freshwater habitats, and it can inflict people, harm microflora and fauna, and damage the environment in a variety of ways. In this study, we gathered and investigated relevant data on microalgal bloom and cyanotoxin proliferation in freshwaters. We analyzed and presented an insightful notion of eutrophication and its natural and man-made drivers. The eutrophic cycle and processes of microalgal and cyanobacterial blooms, as well as their consequences, were critically explored in this research. In order to achieve a sustainable and incredibly simple remediation strategy, we thoroughly studied and discussed the many ways of algal bloom cleanup and control instruments. Finally, we highlighted the potential prospects for nitrogen and phosphorus pollution mitigation measures against microalgal blooms and cyanotoxin proliferation in freshwaters.

Keywords

Microalgal bloom;hypoxia and hyperoxia; cyanobacteria; nitrate and phosphate; aphotic condition

Cite this paper

Ibrahim, M., Chen, D., Ibrahim, S. S., Danjaji, H. A., Tian, R. (2022), Microalgal bloom and cyanotoxin proliferation in freshwaters: cycle and dynamics, impacts and remediation strategies, IRESPUB Journal of Environmental & Material Sciences. Volume 2, Issue 2, Mar-Apr 2022, Page 1-10

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