Australian water sources, both natural and man-made, are regularly afflicted by cyanobacterial (blue-green algal) blooms. Our workshop was an integral part of the global water calendar that provided a platform for researchers and managers in the health and water sectors to meet, discuss current knowledge, share new findings and combine their expertise for national benefit.

The 2021 Workshop was a two-day virtual event, with 30 presentations and 130 participants showcasing new research advancements and their potential applications to ensure the ongoing health of ecosystems and communities.

2021 Organising Committee
Anas Ghadouani | University of Western Australia (Co-chair)
Arash Zamyadi | Water Research Australia (Co-chair)
Liah Coggins | University of Western Australia
Rita Henderson | University of New South Wales
Michele Burford | Griffith University
Nick Crosbie | Melbourne Water
Tapas K. Biswas | Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Liam Vaughan | Water Research Australia
Jo Ohlmeyer | Water Research Australia

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Formerly known as the National Cyanobacteria Workshops, the title was changed in recognition of strong trans-Tasman involvement, the commonality of many of our issues and the valuable contributions made each year by New Zealand researchers.

The workshop provided an opportunity for updates and discussion among people involved in the management of water resources and water supplies, public health, and core cyanobacterial researchers.

The full details on the 2018 workshop can be found on the event website here.

WaterRA projects that were presented at the 2018 Workshop include:
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Nijoy John | Population genetics and toxigeneicity of Victorian sites
Florence Choo | Using insitu fluorometers as a real time cyano removal validation tool
Sara Imran Khan | Monitoring of algal growth metabolites
Andrea Gonzalez: Impact of cyanobacterial cell morphology

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