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Influence of Environmental Variables on Gambierdiscus spp. (Dinophyceae) Growth and Distribution by Xu, Yixiao, Richlen, Mindy L, Liefer, Justin D, Robertson, Alison, Kulis, David, Smith, Tyler B, Parsons, Michael L, Anderson, Donald M

“…Benthic dinoflagellates in the genus Gambierdiscus produce the ciguatoxin precursors responsible for the occurrence of ciguatera toxicity. The prevalence of…”
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Harmful algal blooms and eutrophication: Examining linkages from selected coastal regions of the United States by Anderson, Donald M., Burkholder, Joann M., Cochlan, William P., Glibert, Patricia M., Gobler, Christopher J., Heil, Cynthia A., Kudela, Raphael M., Parsons, Michael L., Rensel, J. E. Jack, Townsend, David W., Trainer, Vera L., Vargo, Gabriel A.

“…Coastal waters of the United States (U.S.) are subject to many of the major harmful algal bloom (HAB) poisoning syndromes and impacts. These include paralytic…”
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LSU rDNA based RFLP assays for the routine identification of Gambierdiscus species by Lyu, Yihua, Richlen, Mindy L., Sehein, Taylor R., Chinain, Mireille, Adachi, Masao, Nishimura, Tomohiro, Xu, Yixiao, Parsons, Michael L., Smith, Tyler B., Zheng, Tianling, Anderson, Donald M.

“…The Gambierdiscus genus is a group of benthic dinoflagellates commonly associated with ciguatera fish poisoning (CFP), which is generally found in tropical or…”
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A simple model capable of simulating the population dynamics of Gambierdiscus, the benthic dinoflagellate responsible for ciguatera fish poisoning by Parsons, Michael L., Settlemier, Chelsie J., Bienfang, Paul K.

“…Ciguatera fish poisoning (CFP) is the most prevalent form of phycotoxin-borne seafood poisoning in the world. It afflicts tens of thousands of individuals…”
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An examination of the epiphytic nature of Gambierdiscus toxicus, a dinoflagellate involved in ciguatera fish poisoning by Parsons, Michael L., Settlemier, Chelsie J., Ballauer, Josh M.

“…► The epiphytic relationship between Gambierdiscus toxicus and algae was examined. ► The majority of Gambierdiscus cells did not attach to most of the algal…”
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Comparison of Spatial and Temporal Genetic Differentiation in a Harmful Dinoflagellate Species Emphasizes Impact of Local Processes by Sassenhagen, Ingrid, Gao, Yida, Lozano-Duque, Yesid, Parsons, Michael L., Smith, Tyler B., Erdner, Deana L.

“…Population genetic studies provide insights into intraspecific diversity and dispersal patterns of microorganisms such as protists, which help understanding…”
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Examining the dynamic nature of epiphytic microalgae in the Florida Keys: What factors influence community composition? by Stanca, Elena, Parsons, Michael L.

“…The factors that influence the composition of marine epiphytic microalgal assemblages are poorly-understood. To address this short-coming, 93 samples were…”
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How Were Phytoplankton Affected by the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill? by OZHAN, KORAY, PARSONS, MICHAEL L., BARGU, SIBEL

“…A literature review demonstrates that crude oil spills can affect phytoplankton, favoring the growth of some while inhibiting the growth of others…”
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Impact of a cyclonic eddy on phytoplankton community structure and photosynthetic competency in the subtropical North Pacific Ocean by VAILLANCOURT, Robert D, MARRA, John, SEKI, Michael P, PARSONS, Michael L, BIDIGARE, Robert R

“…A synoptic spatial examination of the eddy Haulani (17-20 November 2000) revealed a structure typical of Hawaiian cyclonic eddies with divergent surface flow…”
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Preservation of brevetoxins in Southwest Florida coastal sediments by Javaruski, James, Adhikari, Puspa L., Muller, Joanne, Parsons, Michael L.

“…•Vertical profiles of brevetoxin were examined in dated sediment cores from Southwest Florida.•Brevetoxins were detected throughout the length of the…”
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Gambierdiscus and Ostreopsis: Reassessment of the state of knowledge of their taxonomy, geography, ecophysiology, and toxicology by Parsons, Michael L., Aligizaki, Katerina, Bottein, Marie-Yasmine Dechraoui, Fraga, Santiago, Morton, Steve L., Penna, Antonella, Rhodes, Lesley

“…► Gambierdiscus and Ostreopsis are toxigenic, benthic dinoflagellates. ► They represent a growing human health risk exacerbated by climate change. ► Taxonomic…”
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Centers for Oceans and Human Health: a unified approach to the challenge of harmful algal blooms by Erdner, Deana L, Dyble, Julianne, Parsons, Michael L, Stevens, Richard C, Hubbard, Katherine A, Wrabel, Michele L, Moore, Stephanie K, Lefebvre, Kathi A, Anderson, Donald M, Bienfang, Paul, Bidigare, Robert R, Parker, Micaela S, Moeller, Peter, Brand, Larry E, Trainer, Vera L

“…Harmful algal blooms (HABs) are one focus of the national research initiatives on Oceans and Human Health (OHH) at NIEHS, NOAA and NSF. All of the OHH Centers,…”
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Oiling of the continental shelf and coastal marshes over eight years after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill by Turner, R. Eugene, Rabalais, Nancy N., Overton, Edward B., Meyer, Buffy M., McClenachan, Giovanna, Swenson, Erick M., Besonen, Mark, Parsons, Michael L., Zingre, Jeffrey

“…We measured the temporal and spatial trajectory of oiling from the April, 2010, Deepwater Horizon oil spill in water from Louisiana's continental shelf, the…”
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Succession pattern and phylotype analysis of microphytobenthic communities in a simulated oil spill seagrass mesocosm experiment by Hancock, Taylor L., Blonder, Samantha L., Bury, Alison A., Smolinski, Rachel A., Parsons, Michael L., Robertson, Alison, Urakawa, Hidetoshi

“…Microphytobenthic communities play a significant role in nutrient modulation, sediment stabilization, and primary production in seagrass beds, which provide…”
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Hydrogen peroxide measurements in subtropical aquatic systems and their implications for cyanobacterial blooms by Ndungu, Luka K., Steele, Jacob H., Hancock, Taylor L., Bartleson, Richard D., Milbrandt, Eric C., Parsons, Michael L., Urakawa, Hidetoshi

“…•High levels of H2O2 were detected in some freshwater bodies in southwest Florida.•The microelectrode technique was useful to determining freshwater H2O2…”
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Gambierdiscus species exhibit different epiphytic behaviors toward a variety of macroalgal hosts by Rains, Lacey K., Parsons, Michael L.

“…•Ciguatera fish poisoning (CFP) is a common form of seafood poisoning.•Toxins that cause CFP are produced by the dinoflagellate, Gambierdiscus.•Gambierdiscus…”
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Characterization of common phytoplankton on the Louisiana shelf by Parsons, Michael L., Brandt, Ashley L., Turner, R. Eugene, Morrison, Wendy L., Ralabais, Nancy N.

“…Phytoplankton and accompanying environmental data (temperature, salinity, secchi depth, stratification, and inorganic nutrients) were analyzed from 672 surface…”
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Gambierdiscus species diversity and community structure in St. Thomas, USVI and the Florida Keys, USA by Richlen, Mindy L, Horn, Kali, Uva, Victoria, Fachon, Evangeline, Heidmann, Sarah L, Smith, Tyler B, Parsons, Michael L, Anderson, Donald M

“…Ciguatera Poisoning (CP) is a widespread and complex poisoning syndrome caused by the consumption of fish or invertebrates contaminated with a suite of potent…”
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CiguaMOD I: A conceptual model of ciguatoxin loading in the Greater Caribbean Region by Parsons, Michael L, Richlen, Mindy L, Smith, Tyler B, Anderson, Donald M, Abram, Ashley L, Erdner, Deana L, Robertson, Alison

“…Ciguatera poisoning (CP) is the most common form of phycotoxin-borne seafood poisoning globally, affecting thousands of people on an annual basis. It most…”
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Development of fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) probes to detect and enumerate Gambierdiscus species by Pitz, Kathleen J., Richlen, Mindy L., Fachon, Evangeline, Smith, Tyler B., Parsons, Michael L., Anderson, Donald M.

“…•FISH probes developed to detect Caribbean and Pacific species of Gambierdiscus in field samples.•Multiple Gambierdiscus species shown to co-occur in natural…”
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