THE NORWEGIAN CULTURE COLLECTION OF ALGAE (NORCCA)

Algae cultures input for work package 1 of ALGECO

The Norwegian Culture Collection of Algae (NORCCA) is owned and maintained by the Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA) and the University of Oslo (UiO). NORCCA has collected, maintains, and distributes more than 2000 strains of cyanobacteria, micro- and macroalgae. While some of the algae was isolated in exotic locations, like Africa and Antarctica, most originate from Norwegian lakes, rivers and coastal waters.

The collection offers access to algal strains and growth media which can be ordered directly through their website. Read more on their website.

NORCCA’s mission is to:

• Share algae strains with researchers, educators and businesses worldwide

• Obtain, deposit and store new isolates

• Advise on algae, culture methods and laboratory cultivation