The results are presented of procedures for the detoxification of paralytic shellfish poisoning toxin using ozone, chlorine and PVP-iodine. Findings indicate ozone and PVP-iodine to effectively inactivate the toxins isolated ...

A study was conducted to detect the causative organisms of paralytic shellfish poisoning in Thailand waters and to observe the occurrence of the toxic bloom and red tides in the toxic shellfish beds.

Paralytic shellfish poisoning occurs along both the east and west coasts of Canada. Since 1973 there have been more than 300 documented cases of paralytic shellfish poisoning, resulting in about 35 deaths. Causative ...

An account is given of present shellfish production in Indonesia, indicating the species involved, collection methods, production and value, and utilization.

Under the supervision of the Fisheries Agency, each prefectural government has the responsibility of carrying out monitoring programs. Although some problems exist, monitoring operations have been proceeding successfully. ...

A report is made of the first incidence occurring of paralytic shellfish poisoning in Thailand in May 1983, following an extensive bloom of Trichodesmium erythraeum. Investigations undertaken regarding the source of the ...

A brief review is made of the current status regarding shellfish toxicity and red tide occurrence in Malaysia.

No incidence of shellfish toxicity related to red tides has been recorded in Singapore to date. Only one species of dinoflagellate, Cochlodinium catenatum, has been found dominant in some of the phytoplankton blooms reported. ...