About Us
The SAHFOS has run an extensive marine biological survey since 1931, which has generated a wide database on plankton diversity and abundance. The MBA has maintained The Plymouth Algal Culture Collection since 1905. The Collection holds an extensive range of marine phytoplankton including a large number of Authentic (Type) strains and HAB species from around the world.
Both SAHFOS and The MBA have an international reputation for excellence and innovation in research and broad experience of running successful workshops and courses. The workshop will be held in the Marine Life and Environmental Sciences Resource Centre of the MBA. The Centre has up-to-date lecture facilities and a fully equipped adjoining laboratory.
Organising Committee:
- Julie Finlayson
- Dr Richard Pipe
- Claire Taylor
- Maria Jutson
For all enquiries please email phytotax09@sahfos.ac.uk
For further details of our organisations please click on the above logos.
Dates
Mon 6th July - Registration
Tues 7th July - Fri 10th July - Workshop
Sat 11th & Sun 12th July - Free Days
Mon 13th - Thurs 16th July - Workshop
Fri 17th July - Depart
Course Content and Tutors
Course Content
The proposed program will consist of a series of seminars and practical sessions, with tuition from specially selected international experts.
- Microscopy Techniques
- Classification
- Diatoms
- Dinoflagellates
- Marine Flagellates
- Isolation / Culture Techniques
- Enumeration / Settling / Slide Preparation
- Molecular Classification and Techniques
- Species of Special Interest (Coccolithophorids, HAB species etc)
Course Tutors
- Prof. Carmelo Tomas - University of North Carolina
- Dr Linda Medlin - Alfred-Wegner Institute
- Dr Barry Leadbeater - University of Birmingham
- Dr Diana Sarno - Stazione Zoologica, Anton Dohrn, Napoli
- Dr Alison Taylor - University of North Carolina
Additional lectures and practical support will be provided by staff from the MBA and the SAHFOS.
Costs
The course cost is £800 per person and includes:
- Delegate pack
- All workshop lunches
- Presenters notes
- Tea and coffee
- Tuition
- Drinks & nibbles reception
- 2 excursions
- Workshop dinners (2)
- Farewell drinks & nibbles
Funding
Financial support is available from The Challenger Society for two UK participants. Please apply directly to the Challenger Society (click on logo below).
Other sources of funding may include:
British Phycological Society - www.brphycsoc.org
British Ecological Society - www.britishecologicalsociety.org
