Harmful algal and cyanobacterial blooms pose a severe threat to human health and the functioning of aquatic ecosystems. Proliferation of toxic phytoplankton species has been promoted by eutrophication, and is expected to be aggravated by climate change. We study the potential impacts of global change factors on the eco-physiology of harmful algae and cyanobacteria, both from marine and freshwater systems. Specifically, we test the combined effects of warming and elevated pCO2 on growth, physiology, stoichiometry and toxin production in controlled laboratory experiments.
Please contact Dedmer van de Waal for current possibilities.
Type: Laboratory experiments
Level: BSc/MSc
Duration: 6+ months
Supervisor: Dedmer van de Waal (d.vandewaal@nioo.knaw.nl)