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A National Ocean Service/National Center for Coastal Ocean Science Program

Phytoplankton Monitoring Network

Promoting a better understanding of harmful algal blooms by way of volunteer monitoring

Resources

Newsletters

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  • Plankton News: The Plankton News is a newsletter produced by the Phytoplankton Monitoring Program (PMN). The newsletter focuses on highlighting different components of the monitoring program, volunteer/school groups, and current phytoplankton research. The Plankton News is e-mailed out three times a year and can also be downloaded as a PDF file from the website If you would like to receive a free subscription to the newsletter, please email Allison Sill your name and preferred e-mail address and you will be added to the distribution list.

  • Caribbean Currents: EPA newsletter that provides a description of harmful algal blooms as well as links to other web sites and ocean conferences.

  • South Carolina Task Group on Harmful Algae: Newsletter for state and federal agencies and academic institutions responding to harmful algal bloom issues in SC.

  • Coastal Connections: NOAA Coastal Services Center newsletter focused on tools for coastal resource management.

  • Coastal Heritage: A quarterly publication of the S.C. Sea Grant Consortium-a university-based network supporting research, education, and outreach to conserve coastal resources and enhance economic opportunity for the people of South Carolina.

  • Volunteer Monitor: EPA newsletter that facilitates the exchange of ideas, monitoring methods, and practical advice among volunteer environmental monitoring groups across the nation.

  • The Maine Shore Steward: Highlights volunteer coastal monitoring groups and watershed protection efforts coast-wide in Maine.

  • Integral Changes: Charleston Math and Science HUB Newsletter to keep you up-to-date on the latest happenings in mathematics and science teaching and learning in Charleston County.