PEAK consolidation-level course V63/26
Cyanobacteria are ubiquitous in the environment and some of them produce potent liver and nerve toxins. When cyanobacteria rapidly multiply, their so-called blooming events can pose an acute threat to humans and animals. We differentiate between pelagic cyanobacteria proliferating in the free water column, and benthic cyanobacteria overgrowing sediment surfaces at lake shores, ponds and rivers. This course offers an overview of the latest advances and current challenges in identification (field observations), characterization (morphology, gene marker, chemical toxin analysis) and communication of the specific risks of pelagic and benthic cyanobacteria.

Course leaders: Elisabeth Janssen, Francesco Pomati

Course language
English

Course fees
CHF 250.– per person
Students: CHF 150.– per person (please send a copy of your student card to peak@cluttereawag.ch)
The course fees include course materials, lunch and refreshments during breaks. Accommodations and additional meals are not included.