Stephen Bates

Phytoplankton Scientist Emeritus
Current research and/or projects
I am a Scientist Emeritus, studying the physiological ecology of toxic phytoplankton (harmful algal blooms, “red tides”), especially diatoms of the genus Pseudo-nitzschia that produce the neurotoxin domoic acid, causative agent of Amnesic Shellfish Poisoning.
Professional activities / interests
Education and awards
Ph.D., Biological Oceanography, Dalhousie University, 1979
Additional links
Phone: (902) 431-4243
Fax: (902) 576-3222
Key publications
Contact
Research facility
343 Université Avenue PO Box 5030
Moncton, NB E1C 9B6
Canada