title: Algal taxonomy forum: Algal Taxonomist, Let Serendipity Reign!
abstract: The publication of a mini-review by Olivier De Clerck et al. in this issue of the Journal of Phycology presented an opportunity to open a dialogue on challenges faced by contemporary algal taxonomists. The Editorial Office solicited the following two additional contributions in response to De Clerck et al.'s paper; the responses were edited solely for clarity, space and format.
authors.affiliation: Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre, Bamfield, BC, Canada, V0R 1 B0.
authors.forename: Louis
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Druehl