Spatial-temporal variability of microphytoplankton assemblages including harmful microalgae in a tropical semi-enclosed strait (Johor Strait, Malaysia)

• Main Authors: Mohd. Din, Monaliza, Hii, Kieng Soon, Abdul Wahab, Mohd. Firdaus, Mohamad, Shaza Eva, Gu, Haifeng, Leaw, Chui Pin, Lim, Po Teen
• Format: Article
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 2022
• Subjects: Q Science (General); TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/102918/; http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marenvres.2022.105589

Harmful algal blooms (HABs) were not new to the tropical semi-enclosed Johor Strait, with incident records that could trace back to the 1980s. HAB monitoring in the area, often, is reactive, focusing only on HAB taxa previously causing problems but neglecting potential emerging HABs. To develop data...