Harmful Algal bloom information (Chile IFOP)

Data provided by:Instituto di fomento pesquero (IFOP)
Data accessibility:visualization of data (e.g. web GIS or real time monitoring)
Link to the data:
File type:webmap
Data type:hazard specific data
Hazard:Harmful Algal Bloom
Disaster cycle phase:Disaster Risk Management, Response, Recovery
Space-based Information:Set of maps developed by the Harmful Algal Studies Center (CREAN) of the Fisheries Development Institute (IFOP), whose purpose is to show the relative abundance of the Alexandrium catenella microalga, with the aim of informing and alerting about the presence of this dinoflagellate harmful. This information is preventive and in no case determines the opening and closing of seafood extraction areas.
Spatial coverage:Chile
Temporal coverage:Near-real time
Costs:free
Contact:IFOP