Posts by Mindy Richlen
Proceedings of the the Workshop on the Socio-economic Effects of Harmful Algal Blooms in the United States
The proceedings document describing the Workshop on the Socio-economic Effects of Harmful Algal Blooms in the United States is now available here. The report documents the proceedings of a 2020 workshop convened by NOAA NCCOS and the U.S. National Office for HABs, and presents recommendations to advance an assessment framework and a national research agenda…
Read MoreNew! Compilation of position listings and opportunities
Please visit our position listings to view job postings and opportunities for graduate students and postdocs. If you wish to post a position or opportunity here, please contact Harmful-Algae@whoi.edu.
Read MoreConferences, meetings, workshops, and other events
A timeline of upcoming conferences, meetings, workshops, and other events of interest to the HAB community is available under the “Resources” menu of this website. Information regarding events that have been rescheduled due to COVID-19 will be posted as it becomes available. Click here for more information.
Read MoreNew article collection for the Algal Research Community: Algal Research and Harmful Algae Partner with Data in Brief
Data in Brief is partnering with Algal Research and Harmful Algae to publish an ongoing article collection of data announcements called “Algal Announcements,” which will include: (1) announcements of harmful algal blooms, and (2) announcements of new algal strains; objective is to provide freely available info benefiting researchers, policymakers, entrepreneurs, water managers, engineers, etc. Additional…
Read MoreAdditional article categories in Harmful Algae
The journal Harmful Algae has recently expanded the types of articles it is soliciting to include several short communication categories: Policy Analysis; Mini-Reviews; Perspectives (for detailed descriptions, see link here), in addition to original research articles, review papers, and book reviews.
Read More2020 Course on Identification of US HABs – cancelled
The Provasoli-Guillard National Center for Marine Algae and Microbiota (NCMA) has cancelled the 5th U.S. training course on the identification of harmful algae in the U.S. marine waters, which was to be offered from August 19-29, 2020. Information about the course can be found HERE. We will post an update when the course has been rescheduled.
Read MoreGuardian article about HABs
A recent article published in the Guardian provides an overview of HABs and their expansion, with an emphasis on the role of climate in driving their increased frequency and toxicity. The full article can be accessed by clicking HERE.
Read MoreIOC International (‘brush up’) Training Course on Identification of Harmful Marine Microalgae and Workshop on bHAB species – Postponed
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the IOC International (‘brush up’) Training Course on Identification of Harmful Marine Microalgae and Workshop on bHAB species has been postponed. New dates will be announced a soon as possible. Additional information can be found here: https://www.oceanexpert.net/event/2580.
Read MoreIOC Training Course and Certification on Identification of Harmful Marine Microalgae
IOC Training Course and Identification Qualification in Harmful Marine Microalgae 2020 17 May – 15 August 2020 Copenhagen, Denmark. All information, including a course flyer, can be found following the UNESCO/IOC link: https://www.oceanexpert.net/event/2581. The Course is open for applications until 1 April 2020.
Read More10th Symposium on Harmful Algae in the US, Nov 2019
Although this event has past, you can visit the website to view the conference program and download the abstract book.
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