Freshwater Algal Identification course: 9 - 13th June 2025

from £585.00

This 4.5 day course is designed to train staff of environmental and other agencies, utility companies, consultancies, museums, universities, and research students, in the identification of the major groups of ecologically important algae for assessment ‘incidents’ and the recognition of ecologically harmful and nuisance algae.

Special consideration will be given to harmful and nuisance algae, recognition of algae responsible for 'incidents' and the use of freshwater algae for ecological assessment. It is designed to be an introduction for those with limited experience of freshwater algae but, nonetheless, every effort will be made to cater for those who wish to enhance their existing taxonomic expertise and identification skills. This course is based on the highly successful Durham Freshwater Algal Identification course.

Dates: 9-13 June, 2025 will run a second time in September

Location: University of Cumbria, Ambleside

Tutors: Prof David John, Dr Martyn Kelly, Dr B Brierley, Dr A Pentecost

Price: £650

Please click on the following link to download and complete the booking form then email to info@fba.org.uk: FBA Courses Booking Form.docx

Please select ‘pick up’ at checkout to avoid postage charges being applied.

Please note: Payment via the website is required in full before your place on this course is secured.

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This 4.5 day course is designed to train staff of environmental and other agencies, utility companies, consultancies, museums, universities, and research students, in the identification of the major groups of ecologically important algae for assessment ‘incidents’ and the recognition of ecologically harmful and nuisance algae.

Special consideration will be given to harmful and nuisance algae, recognition of algae responsible for 'incidents' and the use of freshwater algae for ecological assessment. It is designed to be an introduction for those with limited experience of freshwater algae but, nonetheless, every effort will be made to cater for those who wish to enhance their existing taxonomic expertise and identification skills. This course is based on the highly successful Durham Freshwater Algal Identification course.

Dates: 9-13 June, 2025 will run a second time in September

Location: University of Cumbria, Ambleside

Tutors: Prof David John, Dr Martyn Kelly, Dr B Brierley, Dr A Pentecost

Price: £650

Please click on the following link to download and complete the booking form then email to info@fba.org.uk: FBA Courses Booking Form.docx

Please select ‘pick up’ at checkout to avoid postage charges being applied.

Please note: Payment via the website is required in full before your place on this course is secured.

This 4.5 day course is designed to train staff of environmental and other agencies, utility companies, consultancies, museums, universities, and research students, in the identification of the major groups of ecologically important algae for assessment ‘incidents’ and the recognition of ecologically harmful and nuisance algae.

Special consideration will be given to harmful and nuisance algae, recognition of algae responsible for 'incidents' and the use of freshwater algae for ecological assessment. It is designed to be an introduction for those with limited experience of freshwater algae but, nonetheless, every effort will be made to cater for those who wish to enhance their existing taxonomic expertise and identification skills. This course is based on the highly successful Durham Freshwater Algal Identification course.

Dates: 9-13 June, 2025 will run a second time in September

Location: University of Cumbria, Ambleside

Tutors: Prof David John, Dr Martyn Kelly, Dr B Brierley, Dr A Pentecost

Price: £650

Please click on the following link to download and complete the booking form then email to info@fba.org.uk: FBA Courses Booking Form.docx

Please select ‘pick up’ at checkout to avoid postage charges being applied.

Please note: Payment via the website is required in full before your place on this course is secured.

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