About ISSHA

We promote and foster research and training programs o­n harmful algae, co-sponsor regional, national and international meetings, and convene the bi-annual international ICHA conference.

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ISSHA MEMBER BENEFITS

  • discounted registration to our international conference
  • connect with other researchers across the globe through our web portal
  • subscription to Harmful Algae News, our international research-based newsletter
  • access to exclusive online resources

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Awards

ISSHA offers several types of awards; achievement awards, travel awards to the ICHA conferences and awards to support international courses and workshops.

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July 17, 2026 2:11 pm

PhD Position – Understanding Benthic Marine Cyanobacterial Blooms and Toxin Production

PhD Position at the Cawthron Institute and Lincoln University Benthic marine cyanobacterial blooms are an emerging and increasingly prominent issue in coastal environments worldwide, including Aotearoa New Zealand. These blooms form dense mats on the seafloor, smothering reefs, seagrass beds, and intertidal habitats. During storm events or natural detachment processes, large quantities of biomass can… View Article

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