Cyanobacteria Course
This course equips you with essential knowledge on cyanobacterial blooms in estuarine environments, covering their ecology, major genera, toxins, monitoring protocols, data interpretation, and risk communication strategies. Perfect for professionals in biological sciences handling water quality, fisheries, aquaculture, and public health management, enabling informed decisions to protect marine life and human safety.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
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, detection techniques, sampling strategies, data analysis for physical, chemical, and biological factors, ecological impact assessment, decision-making thresholds, and effective communication of advisories, reports, and risk messages to safeguard ecosystems and communities.
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Develop skills
- Design effective monitoring plans for estuary blooms including sites, timing, and vital parameters.
- Rapidly detect cyanotoxins using field kits, lab tests, quality controls, and accurate reporting.
- Analyse drivers of blooms such as nutrients, water flow, climate effects, and food web interactions.
- Evaluate impacts on ecology and fisheries affecting seagrass, shellfish, fish, and wildlife.
- Communicate bloom risks clearly through advisories, signs, and tailored guidance for various stakeholders.
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