ALGAE SCIENCE · SOUTH CHINA SEA
The Algae Research Team at Guangdong Ocean University studies microalgal cultivation, macroalgal resources, bioactive compounds, and aquaculture applications.
01 / ABOUT THE TEAM
The Algae Research Team at Guangdong Ocean University studies the development and use of marine algal resources, including microalgal cultivation and regulation, algal nutrition and metabolism, bioactive compounds, macroalgal utilization, and aquaculture applications. The team connects fundamental research, applied inquiry, and student research training.
02 / TWO RESEARCH AREAS
These areas describe research interests and do not claim unverified outcomes.
MICRO
Research interests spanning microalgal germplasm, cultivation control, metabolism, bioactive compounds, and aquaculture applications.
MACRO
Research interests spanning macroalgal germplasm, physiology, cultivation, resource use, and coastal ecological applications.
03 / RESEARCH TOPICS
Exploring how cultivation modes and environmental conditions shape microalgal growth and process stability.
Studying the formation, analysis, and potential use of algal pigments, lipids, proteins, and other bioactive compounds.
Examining suitable strains, culture quality, and reliable supply for live-feed applications in aquaculture.
Investigating macroalgal resources, potential uses, and relationships with coastal ecosystems.
A cross-direction research feature connecting coastal observation, sample records, phytoplankton groups, and environmental context.
Open research feature04 / CROSS-DIRECTION FEATURE
This feature connects microalgae research, aquaculture applications, and zooplankton culture without redefining the team’s two main research areas.
Rotifera
Rotifers are a commonly used live-feed group in some aquaculture larval-rearing and research settings. Body size, reproduction, and culture traits vary among taxa and strains.
View group profile 02Copepoda
Copepods include calanoid, harpacticoid, cyclopoid, and other ecological types. Their life histories, feeding modes, and culture needs vary substantially and cannot be represented by one method.
View group profile 03Cladocera
Cladocerans are important in freshwater zooplankton communities and laboratory culture. They can support research in aquatic nutrition, ecotoxicology, or culture regulation, depending on the taxon and study design.
View group profileMICROALGAE → ZOOPLANKTON → APPLICATION
05 / TEACHING & OPEN RESOURCES
A focused entry to instrument literacy, beginner themes, and the Algae Atlas; specific procedures still require laboratory review.
INSTRUMENT GUIDE
For basic optical measurements such as sample absorbance.
Detailed procedures will be published after laboratory review.
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For reading optical signals from samples in microplates.
Detailed procedures will be published after laboratory review.
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For observing microscopic morphology and fluorescence signals.
Detailed procedures will be published after laboratory review.
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ALGAE ATLAS
Connect representative algae with morphology, environmental context, research interests, and public-content boundaries.
06 / NEWS & OUTPUTS
07 / COLLABORATION
Whether the topic is microalgal cultivation, live feeds, coastal bloom surveys, macroalgae, aquaculture studies, or culture automation, collaboration should begin with defined research objects, current conditions, and the questions to be assessed.
08 / TRAINING & CONTACT
Undergraduate and graduate students, as well as potential collaborators interested in microalgae, macroalgae, aquaculture, and marine biotechnology, are welcome to learn more about the team.