Customer service
New ANACC Supply Service Order Form: please take the opportunity to download and review updated terms and conditions. Please note that older versions of the form will not be accepted.
Effective on orders received from July 1st 2025, we will update the cost of our starter cultures to $207.90 per 20mL test tube or algal culture plate, and $342.10 per 250mL tissue culture flasks (GST inclusive).
What strains are available
We have a large selection of algae strains, including those from marine, estuarine and freshwater species capturing Australia's unique algae biodiversity. We can supply commonly used aquaculture strains and toxin producing species. Selected strains are axenic (bacteria-free). All our cultures are grown under controlled-environment conditions in a purpose-built algal culture facility. Our facility is biosecurity accredited with the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF).
Information on CSIRO coded strains no longer held or strains recently acquired and not databased can be requested through anacc@csiro.au.
Our algae culture supply
We supply:
- cultures in 20 mL and 250 mL quantities.
- algal plate cultures for selected aquaculture strains.
- a selection of discounted strains available for educational purposes.
How to order
- To lodge an order, please fill in our Order Form and Transfer Agreement (download) and return to anacc@csiro.au.
- Please refer to the pricing and payment information (download) PDF (254 KB) for information on our prices and payment options.
- Once the order form has been received, our staff will be in contact to confirm strain availability, payment details and dispatch information.
- Orders are dispatched via courier to ensure arrival in the best possible condition.
Culturing information
Information on how to culture our strains is also available online. Read more on our algae culture methods.
Use this service
Did you know that ANACC can do more than supply starter cultures of algae? We offer a range of services around characterising, identifying and selecting strains for research and industry. If you are interested in these services or you like to collaborate with ANACC on your project, please contact anacc@csiro.au for more information.
Strain ordering downloads
For enquiries related to strain selection and/or availability or to lodge completed forms, please contact anacc@csiro.au.
Location
CSIRO Hobart
Castray Esplanade
Battery Point
Tas 7004