CyanoHAB Resource Center
One Health and Cyanobacteria
Monitoring the Invisible Threads in a High Carbon World
One Health is a collaborative, multisystemic approach that recognizes the inextricable link between the health of people, animals, plants, and our shared environment.
Cyanobacteria are a ubiquitous and essential part of our planet's history, but when environmental conditions shift, they can proliferate into Harmful Algal Blooms—or CyanoHABs. These blooms do not exist in isolation; they are a fluid threat that moves through the ecosystem and food chain.
CyanoHABs
From Ancient Life to Modern Ecological Threats
While often referred to as "blue-green algae," cyanobacteria are actually ancient photosynthetic bacteria. They have existed for over 3.5 billion years and were the primary organisms responsible for the Great Oxygenation Event that created our early atmosphere.
However, in modern ecosystems, certain species can proliferate rapidly under specific conditions (high carbon dioxide, nutrient loading, and stagnant water). When these populations explode, they are deemed Cyanobacterial Harmful Algal Blooms (CyanoHABs).
Resources and Guides
People
When humans come in contact with cyanotoxins, it is helpful to know what exposure looks like. Learn more.
Animals
Animals, such as pets and livestock, are the sentinels in the one health perspective. Learn how to assess cyanotoxin exposure.
Food & Supplements
Supplements and food can be contaminated with cyanoHABs. Learn about how and what foods are of particular risks.
Soil & Sediment
Sediment, soil, and treatement residuals might be contaminated with cyanotoxins, providing the vector to our food supply. Learn more.
CyanoHABs
Explore key potentially toxigenic cyanobacteria across planktonic and benthic environments.
Cyanotoxins
Learn about the different metabolites produced by cynobacteria, who produces them, and their general toxicology
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Here, we provide information. Our partners provide testing services and products to help you get the answers you need.
Testing Services
At GreenWater Laboratories, they can test any sample/specimen
Standards and Sample Kits
CyanoLab Division produces reference standards and sampling kits
Technical Expertise You Can Trust
CyanoHAB.com provides the scientific framework necessary to understand and manage complex cyanobacteria events. With over 20 years of experience in environmental chemistry and forensic toxicology, our team offers extensive knowledge of the latest analytical methods and global safety protocols. We are committed to providing technical clarity and guidance to every visitor—ensuring that your environmental management decisions are backed by the highest level of scientific accuracy.
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