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Reference collection of Azorean marine macroalgae

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General  
Data holding centreUniversity of Azores, Department of Biology (Marine Biology Team)
CountryPortugal  Portugal
Time periodFrom January 1988 onwards
OngoingYes
Geographical area

Azores

Observations 
Parameters

Macroalgae and seagrass taxonomy-related counts; Phytoplankton taxonomic abundance in water bodies

Instruments

Plankton nets; manual biota samplers

Description 
Summary

A reference collection of the Azorean marine algae was established and is being constantly updated with material from every island and most of the sea mounts in the area. Pertinent bibliography has also been compiled and a checklist is being submitted for publication.

OriginatorsUniversity of Azores, Department of Biology (Marine Biology Team)
Availability 
OrganisationUniversity of Azores, Department of Biology (Marine Biology Team)
AvailabilityBy negotiation
ContactDr. Ana I. Neto/Dr. Jose M.N. Azevedo
Address

University of Azores, Department of Biology (Marine Biology Team)
Campus Universitário de Ponta Delgada Rua da Mãe de Deus, 13A
Ponta Delgada
Açores
9501-801
Portugal

Telephone+96 652 602
Facsimile+351 295650100
Emailaneto@uac.pt/azevedo@uac.pt
Administration 
Collating centreHydrographic Institute
Local identifier15036001
Global identifier2278
Last revised2009-10-29