The constant nutrient discharge and degradation of coastal habitats (e.g. mangrove, algal beds) may favor blooms of many planktonic organisms.
These blooms present a threat to public health and economy as in the case of toxic microalgae observed along the Brazilian coast – more common
in the states of Santa Catarina, Rio de Janeiro and Bahia. Therefore, biodiversity loss affects both marine ecosystems and human health.
In this context, this project aims to provide a broad view of anthropogenic impacts along the Brazilian coast, focused on preventing the possible loss
of bioactive compounds important to the Ecophysiology in marine environments, which could be promising for Pharmacology. As well, this project
integrates multidisciplinary research groups in taxonomy, chemistry and pharmacology, sharing the same goals of protection of Brazilian marine
biodiversity.
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