Toxic marine microalgae and shellfish poisoning in the British isles: history, review of epidemiology, and future implications

Table 9 The history and consequences toxic events of diatom ASP toxin seafood poisoning within the UK from 1999-2003

Year	Event	Reference
1999	In July, a scallop fishing area of 8,000 square miles was closed in the north west of Scotland following the discovery of ASP toxins over the regulatory limit. Species responsible Pseudo-nitzschia australis.	[71, 72]
1999	A TPO was taken in Poole Harbour on the 6 March. One mussel sample returned over 20 μm of DA.	[49]
2000	VCA of four aquaculture sites in Scotland as Scallops returned positive results for ASP.	[69]
2000-2001	Toxins detected in Scallops above the regulatory limit. Restrictions on fishing activities were placed on affected regions in Scotland.	[68]
2002	ASP was detected at Dale Voe, Shetlands in September, in Loch Moidart during in July, and Broadford Bay in July. Harvesting restrictions were imposed as necessary.	[67]
2002-2003	Offshore scallop grounds in Scotland, continually detected ASP throughout 2002 and early 2003. Fisheries closures were implemented in affected shellfisheries.	[67]

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