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Human Dimensions of Harmful Algal Blooms

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The Human Dimensions Strategy builds on and expands the National HAB Plan, establishing the following research priorities and recommendations:

  1. Reducing Socioeconomic Impacts
    1.1 Identifying Data Needs
    1.2 Assessing Social Impacts
    1.3 Assessing Economic Impacts
    1.4 Assessing Community Vulnerability
    1.5 Assessing Economic Benefits of HAB Forecasts
  2. Reducing Public Health Impacts
    2.1 Developing Diagnostic Tools
    2.2 Improving Surveillance
    2.3 Developing Epidemiological Methods
    2.4 Identifying Susceptible Populations
  3. Reducing Recreational and Drinking Water Impacts
    3.1 Improving Monitoring and Documentation
    3.2 Developing Short-term Response Plans
    3.3 Developing Water Quality Standards
  4. Improving Risk Communication
  5. Coordinating Approaches to HAB Research and Response
  6. Education and Outreach

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