A nationally significant living collection that underpins research worldwide and supports vital work to ensure the safety of New Zealand seafood.
Cawthron Institute Culture Collection of Microalgae
Cawthron Institute Culture Collection of Microalgae
A nationally significant living collection that underpins research worldwide and supports vital work to ensure the safety of New Zealand seafood.
About the Culture Collection
The Cawthron Institute Culture Collection of Microalgae (CICCM) is the only one of its kind in New Zealand. It is highly ranked in the Asia-Pacific region and Cawthron is a member of the Asia Oceania Algae Collection network.
The collection currently contains:
14 classes of marine and freshwater microalgae including several species that are unique to New Zealand or have properties not found in overseas containments.
more than 300 cryopreserved strains of toxic microalgae and cyanobacteria.
a living collection of 300 isolates.
Ordering from the Culture Collection
We curate a catalogue of available species and biological materials available for purchase.
Culture cost and payment options:
Microalgal cultures (20ml of single species culture) cost NZ$300 excl. GST for New Zealand orders (research only).
For international clients, the cost is NZ$300 for a single culture plus an additional NZ$30 per order for bank transfer fees.
Payment should be made to Cawthron’s account after you receive cultures. Once you have placed your order, we will be in touch with instructions for payment.
Key contacts
If you have any questions regarding the collection or the ordering process, please contact our CICCM curator.
Cawthron offers microalgae identification for marine and freshwater through our marine toxin analysis services. For more information, please get in touch via our Contact Form.
