[Lista-Algas] Identification of harmful phytoplankton: An introductory course with relevance to the shellfish industry

[Andres Boltovskoy]

Identification of harmful phytoplankton: 
An introductory course with relevance to the shellfish industry

Training Course to be held at The Scottish Marine Institute, Scotland, UK, 20th -21st January 2011 

Background phytoplankton biology
Links between phytoplankton in the water and accumulation of toxins in shellfish
Current progress with forecasting phytoplankton blooms
Water sampling and preparing material for microscopic examination
Identification of the key groups most likely to cause problems

It will be ideally suited to shellfish producers wishing to understand the problems which can be caused by toxic algae; to undergraduate or post-graduate marine science and ecology students wishing to gain experience in this topic; those interested in the links between the marine environment and food production in Scottish waters.

The course will be taught at the Scottish Marine Institute, Dunstaffnage, Oban, PA37 1QA UK, beginning with lunch and registration at 12:30 on Thursday 20th January and will finish at 16:30 on Friday 21st January.

The course fee is 250 GBP excluding VAT and covers lectures, hands-on microscope tuition, course notes and identification guides and lunch on both days. Delegates are responsible for arranging their own overnight accommodation if needed.

For more information and to register go to:

http://www.sams.ac.uk/education/cpd/education/cpd/identification-of-harmful-phytoplankton


Culture Collection of Algae and Protozoa
SAMS Research Services Ltd.
Scottish Association for Marine Science
Scottish Marine Institute
Dunbeg, Argyll, PA37 1QA, UK
Web page: www.sams.ac.uk/
Catalogue web page: http://www.ccap.ac.uk

Tel:(44) 1631 559000
Direct dial: (44) 1631 559386
Fax: (44) 1631 559001


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