# Harmful algal blooms in inland waters

*PRI Rank #1 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Marine Biology and Ecology Research Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #1 |
| 18m citations | 183 |
| Journal | Nature Reviews Earth & Environment |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1038/s43017-024-00578-2 |
| Corresponding authors | Lian Feng |
| Institution | Southern University of Science and Technology, China |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Marine Biology and Ecology Research Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/marine-biology-and-ecology-research/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1038/s43017-024-00578-2](https://doi.org/10.1038/s43017-024-00578-2)

## Topics

Harmful algal blooms · inland waters · cyanobacteria · freshwater ecosystems · eutrophication · microcystin · bloom formation · nutrient loading · phosphorus · nitrogen · water quality · toxin production · bloom dynamics · climate warming · lake management

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Pepkio Research Index (PRI). Topics and Trends in Most Cited Marine Biology and Ecology Research Papers, Class of 2026. https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/marine-biology-and-ecology-research/2026. Accessed 2026-07-23.

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