Toxin-Producing Algae Monitoring in England and Wales Harvesting Areas

Official control monitoring data for toxin-producing algae in water samples from classified harvesting areas in England and Wales. Collected by the Food Standards Agency, this dataset was last updated in March 2026.

Use Cases

• Analyze algae toxin levels across different harvesting areas to identify contamination hotspots
• Model relationships between water quality parameters and specific phytoplankton species presence
• Track temporal trends in algal blooms within English and Welsh marine monitoring zones

Strengths

• Data originates from the authoritative Food Standards Agency, ensuring official regulatory standards
• Covers classified harvesting areas across both England and Wales, providing specific geographic coverage
• Updated as recently as March 2026, indicating active maintenance

Limitations

• Unknown sample size and row count prevents assessment of statistical power
• Column structure and specific measured variables are not documented
• Data scope is limited to England and Wales, not the broader UK

Provenance

Source

Food Standards Agency

Collection Method

Official control monitoring of water samples

Time Range

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Freshness

Last updated March 2026.

Geography

Classified harvesting areas in England and Wales