THE IMPORTANCE OF STUDYING BLUE-GREEN ALGAE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL BALANCE

Abstract

This article aimed to study the importance of blue-green algae for environmental balance. The deductive literature review method was used to develop the topic. The research provided by the literature review on the importance of studying blue-green algae, known as cyanobacteria, highlighted their relevance for understanding environmental balance, especially due to their ability to produce oxygen, influence biogeochemical cycles, and act in essential ecological processes. Cyanobacteria play crucial roles in primary production in aquatic environments, contributing to the maintenance of biodiversity and the functioning of aquatic ecosystems. Furthermore, they can act as bioindicators of water quality, warning of environmental imbalances such as eutrophication. On the other hand, the study of blue-green algae is also important for understanding toxic blooms, which pose risks to human health, aquatic fauna, and ecosystems, in addition to impacting economic activities such as fishing and tourism. Thus, research on cyanobacteria contributes to the development of environmental management strategies, essential for monitoring and preserving water bodies.