A Young Algaeneers' perspective: Communication and networking are key to successful multidisciplinary research

In this Letter, we report the outcomes of the third biannual Young Algaeneers Symposium (YAS) that took place in April 2016 in Qawra, Malta. We are reviewing the importance of interdisciplinary communication and benefits of discussion panels. By communicating our experience of hosting YAS2016, we would like to encourage and instill scientific exchange amongst the new generation of scientists and suggest solutions to various problems arising from a lack of mutual understanding.