Become a member

Benefits of ISSHA Membership

• Receive a registration discount for the International Conferences on Harmful Algae (ICHA).
• Purchase inexpensive proceedings of the International Conference on Harmful Algae when edited by ISSHA, through the ISSHA web shop.
• 40% reduction on prices of ISSHA books and CD
• Be a part of a Society that will:
  • sponsor the International Conferences on Harmful Algae (ICHA);
  • support student travel to ICHA;
  • write letters of support for specific needs of HAB researchers;
  • foster specific research directions;
  • identify special topics to be addressed;
  • implement special projects;
  • promote public awareness of the social, economic and ecological effects caused by harmful algae;
  • organize "virtual conferences" on the Internet;
  • support the implementation of training courses and workshops that will advance the needs of Society members;
  • offer achievement awards in the field of harmful alga research.
• Access information on the ISSHA website, including:
  • Society News and Activities;
  • Society Discussion Forum
  • Member Directory
  • Links to HAB websites, bibliographies and conference announcements;
  • thesis titles (with the appropriate links);
  • information on ISSHA Special Projects (e.g. HAB-MAP);
  • scientific clearing house for instruments and samples.
• Use the Members' Discussion Forum to discuss Society and HAB-related issues, promote Society activities, and advertise available grants and job openings (posted on Job Ads if sent to ISSHA's secretary).
• Access information from and provide information to a special ISSHA section of Harmful Algae News, an IOC publication distributed to over 2000 people worldwide.
• Communicate with the membership using the ISSHA mailing list.
• Propose and support regional initiatives for HAB research, with the backing of the Society.

We welcome your membership. Please use the link below to fill out the on-line membership registration form.You will be directed to a secure page to pay for the membership (using PayPal).

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