Cyanobacteria Course
This course equips you to master cyanobacterial blooms in estuarine environments, covering ecology, major genera and toxins, monitoring strategies, data analysis, impact assessment, and effective risk communication. Perfect for professionals in biological sciences handling water quality, fisheries, aquaculture, and public health management in Australian contexts.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain practical skills to understand, monitor, and manage cyanobacterial blooms in estuaries. Master identification of key genera and toxins, effective detection techniques, sampling plan design, and data interpretation from physical, chemical, and biological sources. Develop expertise in assessing ecological impacts, establishing decision thresholds, and delivering clear advisories, reports, and risk communications to safeguard ecosystems and communities.
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Develop skills
- Design comprehensive estuary bloom monitoring plans including optimal sites, timing, and essential variables.
- Rapidly detect cyanotoxins using field kits, laboratory assays, quality assurance, and precise data reporting.
- Analyse drivers of blooms such as nutrients, water flows, climate patterns, and food web interactions.
- Evaluate impacts on ecology and fisheries including seagrass beds, shellfish, fish stocks, and wildlife.
- Effectively communicate bloom risks through advisories, signage, and tailored guidance for various stakeholders.
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