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The terms ‘BPS’, ‘British Phycological Society’, ‘us’ or ‘we’ refer to the owner of the website whose registered office is The British Phycological Society, Natural History Museum, London, SW7 5BD, United Kingdom. The term ‘you’ refers to the user or viewer of our website.

The use of this website is subject to the following terms of use:

  • The content of the pages of this website is for your general information and use only. It is subject to change without notice.
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Website disclaimer

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Membership

  • If you are not an active and paid up member of the British Phycological Society, you may not circumvent or access material that is restricted for members, this includes access to The Phycologist and The European Journal of Phycology.
  • Members with access to restricted member materials should not share these materials in any public repository or privately with any non-member of The British Phycological Society.

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