PHYCOLOGY LABORATORY
UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DE SANTA CATARINA

We love algae and the work we do.

About Us

The Phycology Lab (LAFIC) is a research lab in the Botanic Department at Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina.

Our Lab has two main sections: the Microalgae Section and the Macroalgae Section, both sharing projects, students and equipments.

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Research Areas

Our research focuses on marine micro and macroalgae, while also investigating their environment. Below are brief descriptions of some of our research areas.

Ecology

Biotechnology

Bioremediation

Ecophysiology

Conservation

Biogeography

Genetics

Cultivation

We work in some beatiful places

See some pictures of our areas of study.

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Fun Facts About Us

Some cool numbers about our lab


  • 4004

    Citations on Google Scholar

    • 220

      Papers

      • 14

        Years of Lab

        • 300343

          Cups of coffee in the meantime
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