Cyanobacteria Course
This course equips you to expertly handle cyanobacterial blooms in estuarine settings, covering their ecology, primary genera and toxins, monitoring protocols, and effective risk communication strategies. Perfect for professionals in biological sciences involved in water quality oversight, fisheries management, aquaculture operations, and public health protection.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain practical skills to comprehend, track, and control cyanobacterial blooms in estuaries. Master identification of main genera, associated toxins, and effective detection techniques. Develop expertise in creating solid sampling strategies and analysing physical, chemical, and biological datasets. Acquire abilities to gauge environmental effects, establish action thresholds, and deliver straightforward advisories, reports, and risk updates to safeguard ecosystems and local populations.
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Develop skills
- Design comprehensive monitoring plans for estuary blooms including optimal sites, schedules, and essential parameters.
- Rapidly identify cyanotoxins using field kits, laboratory tests, quality controls, and precise data documentation.
- Analyse factors driving blooms such as nutrients, water flows, weather patterns, and ecological interactions.
- Evaluate effects on ecology and fisheries impacting seagrass beds, shellfish, fish populations, and wildlife.
- Effectively share bloom risk information through advisories, warning signs, and tailored guidance for various stakeholders.
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