Welcome to the CCAP online strain catalogue and store.
We ship cultures and media worldwide from Scotland, UK.
View our Prices and How to Order, for other services we offer please see: Our Services.
Searching and Ordering
To display a specific strain, e.g. CCAP 211/11B, use this url format: https://www.ccap.ac.uk/catalogue/strain-211-11B
Use the search bar above, search results can also be filtered using the options on the left of the search results page. Alternatively you can download a spreadsheet of available strains here: CCAP Strain List (last uploaded 24 February 2025).
Note that we also display Archived strains on our website as the information can be useful - the archive reason is noted in the strain data.
As CCAP is funded as a NERC LRI, we are able to offer a reduced cost of supply to our academic users and we can offer starter cultures and basic media at cost price for NERC funded research or studentships, please email ccap@sams.ac.uk for more information.
If you are logged in to an account prices should be visible, if you don't have an account prices display towards the end of checkout (before submitting any order). Choose the appropriate Academic/Commercial option at checkout. For any other volume required or query please contact us.
CCAP supplies algal cultures in liquid or solid medium depending on the method of maintenance of the strain. If you require a culture specifically in liquid or on agar, please make a note on the order form, or contact us, and where possible we will comply.
Most of our strains are subcultured to order, please allow 3-4 weeks from the time of ordering. If ordering small seaweeds such as Ectocarpus (which can be slow growing) or cultures that are cryopreserved the waiting time may be longer. If cultures are required urgently we may be able to advise on alternative strains.