This project has as main objectives the application, comparison and adaptation of several modelling techniques to the problem of predicting harmful algal blooms in the hydrographical bay of river Douro, namely in the reservoir of the Crestuma-Lever dam. This is a prediction problem with strong social-economic impacts in the metropolitan area of Porto because most of the drinkable water in this region comes from this dam. The occurrence of abnormal amounts of certain species of phytoplankton may be associated with euthrofisation and may lead to serious risks in terms of public health. The early forecast of these phenomena is essential for taking preventive actions that may avoid their undesirable consequences.

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