OceanExpert ID : 43998
Mr Frank ARMSTRONG
Phytoplankton Analyst
Phytoplankton Ecology
Marine Scotland Science, Marine Laboratory
PO Box 101375 Victoria Road
Aberdeen
AB11 9DB
United Kingdom
Nationality
Ireland
Email(s)
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BSc in Marine Science
Research
Biological Oceanography, Marine Ecology
Fisheries, Aquaculture
Physical Oceanography
- Analysis of phytoplankton samples from the Scottish Coastal Observatory
monitoring sites, identifying and enumerating both toxin producers and the entire community.
- Entry and quality control of results for the phytoplankton database.
North Sea
North Atlantic Ocean
- Phytoplankton sample collection, preservation & community analysis (both toxin and non-toxin producing species) using inverted light microscopy.
- Fisheries surveying and biological sampling (frequent participation in the International Bottom Trawl Survey (IBTS) of the North Sea and North East Atlantic).
- Otolith collection and age estimation of commercially valuable fish species.
English
Always keen to expand my skill set throughout all branches marine and environmental sciences. Passionate about preserving and enhancing the health of our oceans and it's biodiversity.