IOC-HAB International Phytoplankton Intercalibration (IPI)

Training Course

11 October 2021 - 31 March 2022

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IOC-HAB International Phytoplankton Intercalibration (IPI)
Summary

From April 2021 to April 2022, the Canary Islands Harmful Algal Bloom Observatory (OCHAB), University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC), Spain in collaboration with the IOC Science and Communication Centre for Harmful Algae, Denmark will conduct a proficiency test on marine phytoplankton abundance and composition amongst laboratories. 

The IPI proficiency testing scheme is open for participation to all relevant laboratories globally. This test is divided into two main competency areas and each participant must complete the both to obtain the required certification.

Taxonomical knowledge – in the form of a “Taxonomic Quiz”, will be tested through IOC's OceanTeacher e-Learning Platform.

Sample Abundance and Composition – a number of preserved seawater samples spiked with phytoplankton cultured material or/and natural field samples will be sent to each laboratory.

Programme Schedule:

Registration opens: Monday, 8th March 2021
Samples sent to analysts + online quiz on OceanTeacher: from 30th July 2021 to Thursday, 30th September 2021
Deadline for submission of samples and online test results to lead laboratory: Tuesday, 30th November 2021
Intercalibration Report (January 2022) and Workshop: From 5th January 2022 to 1st March 2022

Notes

Registration for the International Phytoplankton Intercalibration (IPI) programme 2021 is now open through the website portal www.iphyi.org.
 
The schedule for 2021 and all other info about the programme can be found on www.iphyi.org. The programme continues to be offered under the auspices of IOC UNESCO. This year a new partner is the Canary Islands HAB observatory (OCHABs) at the University of Las Palmas, in Gran Canaria, Spain, from where the IPI will be coordinated and run for the next 4 years.
 
If you have any queries about registration or the programme, please contact:
 
Rafael Gallardo Salas
International Phytoplankton Intercomparison (IPI)
Programme Manager
Marine Institute
Rinville, Oranmore
Co.Galway
Republic of Ireland
H91 R673
Tel: 00 353 91 387241
Fax: 00 353 387237
e-mail: rafael.salas@marine.ie <mailto:rafael.salas@marine.ie>
Websites: www.marine.ie; www.iphyi.org; https://www.oceanteacher.org/

Website: https://www.iphyi.org

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Created at 16:34 on 10 Mar 2021 by Cláudia Delgado
Last Updated at 10:04 on 04 Oct 2021 by Cláudia Delgado