Culture Collections and Resources

Curating Algae and Creating Potential

Algae and other microscopic life hold limitless potential to transform the way we feed the world, cure disease, and build a sustainable future.

The National Center for Marine Algae and Microbiota (NCMA) manages one of the most genetically diverse collections of algae on the planet. Our team also has the knowledge and tools to help you tap into its power. Reach out today and let us know how we can help you achieve your algal goals.

Offerings Available:

• Algae and bacterial cultures: Purchase strains from our extensive collection.
• Seawater and growth media: Purchase Gulf of Maine or Sargasso seawater and the growth media for the cultivation of your algal strains.
• Algae data: Find links to publicly available data and purchase access to more detailed metabolomic data.
• Algal culture ‘clean-up’, identification, and establishment of clonal cultures: If you have an unknown sample and need help isolating and identifying strains, we can do that for you.