Freshwater Algal Identification course: 10-14 Jun/9-13 Sep 2024

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 to for assessment. “incidents” and the use of freshwater algae for ecological harmful and nuisance algae, recognition of algae responsible freshwater 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: 10-14 June / 9-13 September, 2024 (Due to popular demand, we are running the course twice this year, so there is currently a choice of dates available)

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

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