The Harmful Algal Bloom Forecasting (HAB-F) branch within NOAA’s National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) delivers near real-time harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring and forecasting products for predicting the intensity/severity, location, and respiratory health risk HABs pose in the Great Lakes and coastal regions of the U.S. While HAB-F’s monitoring, forecasting, and research efforts are national in scope, products often target specific regions based on localized needs and problems. Importantly, HAB monitoring and forecasting products require an understanding of the drivers for specific HAB species including weather, oceanographic, and environmental conditions, all of which vary greatly by region. Ultimately, HAB-F products serve as decision-support tools and provide early warning of HABs for local resource managers, public health officials, researchers, and the general public.
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