SUSTAINING KOTA KINABALU’S MARINE HERITAGE – PLANKTON SURVEY

TENTATIVE PROGRAMME

18-20 April 2018

Date: 18 April 2018 ( Wednesday )

9:00AM-10:00AM

Meet and greet session for plankton surveys ( BMRI, UMS )

10:00AM – 11:30PM

Lecture and discussion. ( BMRI, UMS )

- Introduction to plankton & plankton analysis methods.

- Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB) and its impacts.

11:30AM – 12:30PM

Tour of UMS hatchery ( BMRI, UMS )

12:30PM – 2:00PM

Lunch - Marina Café, BMRI

2:00PM – 5:00PM

Introduction to HAB species culture in UHABS lab. ( BMRI, UMS )

- Microscope observation of species.

- Cell count training.

5:00PM

End of Day 1 ( BMRI, UMS )

Date: 19 April 2018 ( Thursday )

8:00AM – 9:00AM

Briefing of sampling plan of the day. Check sampling equipment and safety precautions. - UMS Boathouse

9:00AM – 12:00PM

Sampling at 5 stations along KK coastal waters beginning KK port (north) to SHR (south). - On board UMS boat

12:00PM – 1:30PM

Lunch - SHR Marina

1:30PM – 2:00PM

Transfer back to BMRI, UMS - By UMS boat

2:00PM – 5:00PM

Sample analysis in the laboratory. ( BMRI, UMS )

- Species identification and cell counts.

- Data analysis.

5:00PM

End of Day 2

Date: 20 April 2018 ( Friday )

9:00AM – 11:00AM

Summary report:

- Data analysis.

- Group presentation.

( Venue to be decided )

11.00AM – 12.30PM

Lunch & End of plankton survey (Week 1)

( Venue to be decided )

Plankton Diversity Survey

Time & Location