Chlorophyll Fluorescence in Aquatic Sciences (AQUAFLUO) Conference in Nové Hrady between May 28 and June 1 was the first of its kind and enabled researchers from a variety of fields to discuss current aquatic research problems. Addressing the conference was Prof. Paul Falkowski of Rutgers University, a member of prestigious (U.S.) National Academy of Sciences and specialist in Geological Sciences and Marine and Coastal Sciences. As such he is engaged in iron fertilizer for phytoplankton and phytoplankton´s role in the carbon dioxide cycle. Professor Falkowski gave Academic Bulletin a brief interview. and Gabriela Štefániková.