Unique Algae Collection at SAMS Turns 20
A unique algae collection of microscopic marine and freshwater species that began a century ago has nearly doubled in size in the 20 years it has been based at the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) in Oban.
The Culture Collection of Algae and Protozoa (CCAP) is one of the world’s most biodiverse collections, looking after microalgae, protozoa, algal pathogens, and species of macroalgae (seaweed). More than 3,000 strains are currently stored and cultured by a team of scientists in the purpose-built laboratory, supported by UK Research and Innovation’s Natural Environment Research Council (NERC-UKRI).