Cyanobacteria Course
This course equips participants with comprehensive knowledge of cyanobacterial blooms in estuarine environments, covering their ecology, principal genera and toxins, monitoring protocols, and effective risk communication strategies. It is tailored for professionals in biological sciences involved in water quality management, fisheries, aquaculture, and public health decision-making, providing essential skills to address bloom-related challenges.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
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What will I learn?
Acquire practical tools to comprehend, monitor, and manage cyanobacterial blooms in estuaries. Master identification of principal genera, associated toxins, and detection techniques. Develop expertise in creating effective sampling strategies and analysing physical, chemical, and biological datasets. Gain proficiency in assessing ecological consequences, establishing decision thresholds, and delivering precise advisories, reports, and risk communications to safeguard ecosystems and communities.
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Develop skills
- Design comprehensive monitoring plans for estuarine blooms, including optimal sites, timing, and essential variables.
- Rapidly detect cyanotoxins using field kits, laboratory assays, quality assurance protocols, and precise data reporting.
- Analyse drivers of blooms such as nutrients, hydrology, climate influences, and food-web interactions.
- Evaluate ecological and fishery impacts on seagrass beds, shellfish, fish populations, and wildlife.
- Effectively communicate bloom risks through advisories, signage, and tailored guidance for various stakeholders.
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