The Algae Taxonomy Changes (ATC) initiative, co-led by the European Algae Biomass Association (EABA) and Prof. Leonel Pereira of the University of Coimbra, provides a comprehensive, publicly accessible web platform for tracking and standardizing algal nomenclature across Europe. Designed to bridge historical and modern classifications, ATC enables users to search by outdated names and instantly discover their current, accepted equivalents.
By curating authoritative taxonomic data and integrating practical search tools, ATC empowers researchers, industry professionals and policymakers with up-to-date information essential for clear scientific communication and regulatory compliance. Whether you’re studying algal biodiversity, developing new bioproducts or drafting policy, ATC streamlines your workflow by ensuring that everyone refers to the same, standardized taxonomy.
Beyond its technical capabilities, ATC champions open science: all data and resources are freely available to academics, private-sector specialists and curious members of the public alike. In doing so, the initiative fosters collaboration, accelerates innovation in algae-based applications and strengthens Europe’s bioeconomy by building a shared foundation of taxonomic knowledge.
