British Phycological Society

Not to be confused with British Psychological Society.
British Phycological Society
Formation1952
Legal statusNot-for-profit organisation
PurposePhycology
Region served
Worldwide
President
Saul Purton
WebsitePhycological Society

The British Phycological Society, founded in 1952, is a learned society based in the United Kingdom promoting the study of algae. Members interests include all aspects of the study of algae, including both natural biodiversity and applied uses. It is the largest learned phycological society in Europe. Its membership is worldwide, although predominantly within the UK.