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How to Cite HAEDAT

To ensure the sustainability of this open-access resource and to acknowledge the work of the National Editors and regional networks, please use the following citation formats when using HAEDAT data in publications, reports, or presentations.

Citing the Entire Database

If you are referencing the HAEDAT platform as a whole or using a global dataset, please use the following general citation:

Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO (2026). Harmful Algae Event Database (HAEDAT). https://haedat.iode.org

Citing a Single Event Record

When referencing a specific harmful algal event, please include the Event ID and the date the record was retrieved.

Format:

Harmful Algae Event Database (Retrieved: [Date]). Event record [Event ID]. [URL to Event]

Example:

Harmful Algae Event Database (Retrieved: 6 May 2021). Event record US-04-008. http://haedat.iode.org/events/1620/

Citing an Event with Scientific Detail

For scientific publications, it is recommended to include the causative organism and the location name for clarity.

Example:

Harmful Algae Event Database (Retrieved: 6 May 2021). Event US-04-008 of Prymnesium parvum at Vero Beach, Florida. http://haedat.iode.org/events/1620/

Acknowledgments

The HAEDAT project is a collaborative effort between:

  • IOC-UNESCO: Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission.
  • IODE: International Oceanographic Data and Information Exchange.
  • ICES: International Council for the Exploration of the Sea.
  • PICES: North Pacific Marine Science Organization.

Data is provided through the dedicated effort of National Focal Points. Users are encouraged to contact the relevant National Editor if they require more granular details regarding specific regional monitoring practices.