Volume I of this report discusses the nature of the red tide/toxic algae problem, the technical facilities, and research and management infrastructure of the APEC member economies.

Volume II contains a detailed five-year program to manage red tide/toxic algae in the APEC region, which has subsequently been endorsed by the APEC MRC WG.

Volume I

• Executive Summary
• Introduction
• Member Economy Summaries
• Technology Exchange
• Information Exchange and Networking
• Human Resource Development
• Existing and Emerging Technologies
• Agencies and Programs
• Regulations and Legislation
• Program Options
• References
• Appendices

Volume 2

• Background
• Program Details
• Program Proposal Budget
• Program Proposal Schedule