General Programme Information

Harmful algae and their toxins pose a growing global problem for human health, aquaculture, fisheries, seafood trade, tourism and recreation, and the aquatic environment at a time when human reliance on coastal zones for food, recreation and commerce is expanding. The conference will provide a broad forum for phycologists, microbiologists, toxicologists, physiologists, molecular biologists, aquatic biologists and managers to address and exchange research findings and perspectives concerning all aspects of toxic and harmful algae.

Contributions are invited to address the following topics:

• Taxonomy and biogeography of harmful algae

• Population dynamics of harmful algal blooms

• Eco-physiology, biochemical and pharmacological aspects of algal toxins

• Monitoring and management of harmful algal blooms.

The official language of the conference will be English. No translation services will be provided. Papers will be selected on the basis of originality, content, merit, clarity of presentations and interpretations. The organizing committee reserves the right to assign these to oral or poster presentations depending on the programme needs. Proceedings will be published and made available to participants as part of the registration fee. Round table discussions on current issues are planned.