The conference will address all issues related to the occurrence, effects and control of marine and freshwater harmful 
         microalgae and, will serve as a forum for the exchange of new research results and relevant ideas among 
         researchers, industry, government and all other interested groups.
 

      Theme

         Topic catagories to be addressed at the conference: include:
         • Allelopathy
         • Climate change - impact on harmful algae

         • Ciguatoxin

         • Cyanobacteria and associated event
         • Ecophysiology and autecology
         • Genetic diversity, biogeography and vectors of disposal
         • Genomics and  proteomics 
         • HAB population dynamics
         • Increased occurrence of harmful algae following natural or man made disasters in the sea
         • Monitoring for harmful algae and observation systems
         • Public health and economic impacts
         • Taxonomy and phylogeny
         • Toxin synthesis and chemical structure of toxins
         • Toxin analysis and detection methods
         • Toxicology
         • Regional events