Ostreospis cf. ovata blooms in coastal water: Italian guidelines to assess and manage the risk associated to bathing waters and recreational activities

- Ostreopsis cf. ovata, a benthic marine dinoflagellate, blooms in Mediterranean Sea.
- It produces toxins belonging to the palytoxins group, known as ovatoxins.
- Health effects associated to Ostreopsis ovata blooms and recreational activities occur.
- Italy issued guidelines for the management of Ostreopsis cf. ovata blooms.