Biotic and abiotic surfaces in marine waters are rapidly colonized by microorganisms.
Surface colonization and subsequent biofilm formation and development provide numerous …

Natural processes and human activities play a crucial role in changing the nitrogen cycle
and increasing nitrous oxide (N 2 O) emissions, which are accelerating at an unprecedented …

Recent advances in studying the dynamics of marine microbial communities have shown
that the composition of these communities follows predictable patterns and involves complex …

Marine plastic debris has become a significant concern in ocean ecosystems worldwide.
Little is known, however, about its influence on microbial community structure and function …

BACKGROUND Marine ecosystems are composed of a diverse array of life forms, the
majority of which are unicellular—archaea, bacteria, and eukaryotes. The power of these …

Nitrogen (N) is a key element for life in the oceans. It controls primary productivity in many
parts of the global ocean, consequently playing a crucial role in the uptake of atmospheric …

Vast expanses of oxygen-deficient and nitrite-rich water define the major oxygen minimum
zones (OMZs) of the global ocean. They support diverse microbial communities that …

Phytoplankton are key players in the global carbon cycle, contributing about half of global
primary productivity. Within the phytoplankton, functional groups (characterized by distinct …

Phosphorus (P) is a required element for life. Its various chemical forms are found
throughout the lithosphere and hydrosphere, where they are acted on by numerous abiotic …

Long-term declines in oxygen concentrations are evident throughout much of the ocean
interior and are particularly acute in midwater oxygen minimum zones (OMZs). These …