Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) are an escalating threat to public health, coastal economies, fisheries, and tourism — costing the U.S. economy hundreds of millions of dollars annually. As some of these blooms increase in frequency and severity, the need for reliable, timely, and fit-for-purpose HAB observing and mitigation services has never been greater. In response, the Dialogues with Industry: Harmful Algal Blooms series — part of the Ocean Enterprise Initiative — convened three targeted discussions in early 2025 to explore the economic dynamics and technological landscape of the HABs market sector.

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