• Another example, the problem is caused by the toxic benthic dinoflagellate Ostreopsis
• This genus can produce palytoxin (PLTX) and its analogues which are negatively impacted to human by inhalation and dermal contact.
• It is considered that is causative agent of respiratory problems in the Mediterranean Sea.
• Furthermore, it is considered that is causative agent of skin and eye irritation when exposed seawater.