We are excited to announce this new 2 day course which is designed to equip staff of environmental and other agencies, water companies and consultancies in the monitoring and assessment of algal ‘incidents’ in freshwaters.
The course is designed to be an introduction for those with limited experience of freshwater algae. Areas covered during the course include appropriate methods for sampling, storage and preparation of samples and microscope analysis.
The basics of identification of major groups of algae found in freshwaters will be covered along with the pros and cons of different counting methods for algal incidents
Special attention will be given to the identification of nuisance algae including cyanobacteria (blue-green algae), green algae and diatoms. Other nuisance algae will be covered briefly.
All stages will be illustrated by practical demonstrations and exercises.
Finally, a broad understanding of assessment of results and appropriate responses to incidents and reporting will be presented.
Participants on all FBA courses must be 18 years and above.
Dates: 23th – 24th June 2026
Location: Nottingham University
Tutors: Professor Martyn Kelly, Dr Bill Brierley and Sarah Pritchard
Price: £650 for non-members or £585 for FBA members
Please select ‘pick-up’ after placing your order to ensure you are not charged postage on your booking.
We are excited to announce this new 2 day course which is designed to equip staff of environmental and other agencies, water companies and consultancies in the monitoring and assessment of algal ‘incidents’ in freshwaters.
The course is designed to be an introduction for those with limited experience of freshwater algae. Areas covered during the course include appropriate methods for sampling, storage and preparation of samples and microscope analysis.
The basics of identification of major groups of algae found in freshwaters will be covered along with the pros and cons of different counting methods for algal incidents
Special attention will be given to the identification of nuisance algae including cyanobacteria (blue-green algae), green algae and diatoms. Other nuisance algae will be covered briefly.
All stages will be illustrated by practical demonstrations and exercises.
Finally, a broad understanding of assessment of results and appropriate responses to incidents and reporting will be presented.
Participants on all FBA courses must be 18 years and above.
Dates: 23th – 24th June 2026
Location: Nottingham University
Tutors: Professor Martyn Kelly, Dr Bill Brierley and Sarah Pritchard
Price: £650 for non-members or £585 for FBA members
Please select ‘pick-up’ after placing your order to ensure you are not charged postage on your booking.
