[Lista-Algas] Curso MACROALGAS

[Andres Boltovskoy]

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Biology 539 (9 Credits) June 14 -July 16, 2010
University of Washington Friday Harbor Laboratories,
San Juan Island, Washington



Instructors:
Dr. Bob Waaland and Dr. Tom Mumford



Major Topics: 

1. Biodiversity of marine algae will be investigated by introducing and practicing the techniques and skills essen­tial for identification of marine macrophytes including sea-grasses. Seaweeds from diverse habitats (intertidal, sub-tidal, sheltered and exposed, eelgrass beds, salt marshes) will be examined in field forays and laboratory studies of these communities in the San Juan Archipelago and on the outer coast of Vancouver Island. Record keeping essential for biodiversity analysis will be emphasized. Lab methods will emphasize the use of essential literature, internet data­bases, and microscopic examination in order to understand the morphological and reproductive diversity details re­quired for identification of seaweed taxa. Two dredging trips on the R/V Centennial will access the deeper marine flora; we plan to use an underwater ROV to examine sea­weed communities in select localities. 

2. Functional role of seaweeds as primary produc­ers in marine communities will be examined by lab and field methods emphasizing growth and photosynthesis. Seaweeds' interaction with other marine community com­ponents will be explored. Lab and field exercises will in­clude introduction to selected analytical gear for measuring environmental parameters and seaweed functions such as photosynthesis and growth. 

 





3. Quantitative analysis of seaweed distributions and abundances will be investigated with a combination of lectures, field and lab exercises. Emphasis will be placed  on study designs, sampling procedures, methods of data analysis and data interpretation. Students will use different field sampling methods to analyze population and commu­nity data. Practical applications such as the design of moni­toring programs at multiple scales will be addressed; prior statistical knowledge is not a prerequisite. 

4. Methods for seaweed cultivation will be investi­gated for use at laboratory and commercial scales as tools for algal life history, growth rates and development studies. Mesocosms as experimental systems, and for production of food, chemicals and restoration will be discussed. Special emphasis will be placed on kelp monitoring and restoration techniques in the vicinity of Friday Harbor. 

The course is appropriate for marine biologists, bota­nists and ecologists as well as oceanographers with interests in marine biodiversity, conservation biology, and coastal ecology with an emphasis on macroalgal primary producers. Graduate students and advanced undergraduate students (juniors, seniors) are encouraged to apply. 

The FHL facilities and environment provide the ideal combination of laboratory facilities, housing and a great va­riety of marine habitat types with high biodiversity repre­sentative of cool-temperate marine habitats similar to others world-wide. Ready access to a diversity of field sites, small boats, a larger research vessel, labs with seawater aquaria for maintaining specimens and conducting experiments, ex­cellent microscopy facilities, an excellent library and com­puting facilities with internet access make this an ideal envi­ronment for this course. Enrollment limited to 12 students. See http://depts.washington.edu/fhl/ for fee, housing, and other details. Note that generous fellowship funds are usu­ally available to help defray course costs. 

 For additional information contact: Bob Waaland (jrw at u.washington.edu) or Tom Mumford (Thomas.Mumford at dnr.wa.gov) and Friday Harbor Labs: http://depts.washington.edu/fhl/ 

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