Third progress report , FY-2007 to 2008. Mote / FWC-FWRI Cooperative Red Tide Research Program: monitoring, prediction and mitigation of Florida Red Tides. FWC agreement Nio. 07041. Project period: July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008. Report period: January 1-March 31, 2008.

Abstract

This report describes the progress during the third quarter of the FY-2007-2008 cooperative program between the FWC-FWRI and Mote that is designed to focus on specific red tide research areas that are of critical concern to the State of Florida, in cooperation with other on-going HAB initiatives. The overall purpose is to determine and quantify the multiple causes of the Florida red tide initiation, development, transport and termination and to provide science-based information to assist resource managers and public health officials to make informed decisions directed toward reducing the adverse effects of red tide. The project components were developed around a series of three organizational goals:Goal 1. Determine the role of natural and human-derived factors contributing to initiation, maintenance and termination of red tide blooms. Goal 2. Provide supplemental studies in support of collaborative programs. Goal 3. Implement communication and outreach programs for stakeholders