Responses of a harmful algal bloom-causing dinoflagellate Karenia mikimotoi to elevated temperature and high N:P ratio

Key Points

• Harmful algal bloom responses are significantly influenced by temperature and nutrient ratios.
• An increase in temperature correlates with enhanced growth of Karenia mikimotoi, promoting blooms.
• Assessment of dinoflagellate growth under varying nutrient conditions highlights ecological concerns.
• Understanding these responses may enable better management of algal blooms in marine environments.