SATREPS Science and Technology Research Partnership for Sustainable Development
Development of Harmful Algal Bloom Monitoring Methods and Forecast System for Sustainable Aquaculture and Coastal Fisheries in Chile
Project Period: 2018.4.1~2023.3.31
Principal Researcher: Fumito Maruyama, PHIS
Overview of the project：
Characterize the relationship between algal bloom dynamics and its microorganism composition
In recent years, large-scale red tides in Chilean coastal waters caused serious damage to fisheries, the second largest industry of the country. This project aims to identify microorganisms that propagate prior to red tide formation and termination, which are expected to serve as bloom dynamic indicators. We designed a portable monitoring device that utilizes microbiological indicators and collects monitoring data to develop a forecast model. The system will be developed by collaboration between industry, government, and academia and utilized to prevent damage from red tides.
Damage mitigation using bloom forecast system developed by Industry-Government-Academia Collaboration
This project aims to elucidate the mechanism of occurrence and termination of red tides and to develop a red tide forecast system. The system will provide the forecast to fishery operators, and the information will be utilized to mitigate damage by red tides. We will also devise a red tide countermeasure proposal based on scientific evidence through industry, government, and academia collaboration and submit it to the Chilean government.
Project Members：
- Fumito Maruyama, Ph.D.
- So Fujiyoshi, Ph.D.
- Kyoko Yarimizu, Ph.D.
- Ishara Uhanie Perera, Ph.D.
