Marine biofilms are ubiquitous in the marine environment. These complex microbial
communities rapidly respond to environmental changes and encompass hugely diverse …

The globally widespread adoption of Artificial Light at Night (ALAN) began in the mid‐20th
century. Yet, it is only in the last decade that a renewed research focus has emerged into its …

Increasing usage of plastic has led to the deposition of plastic in the environment which later
become microplastic, a pollutant of global concern. These polymeric particles affect the …

Acute infections caused by pathogenic bacteria have been studied extensively for well over
100 years. These infections killed millions of people in previous centuries, but they have …

1. INTRODUCTION Any surface immersed in seawater is subjected to the settlement of
marine organisms (bacteria, algae, mollusks), known as fouling or biofouling. This unwanted …

Worldwide, millions of tons of crustaceans are produced every year and consumed as
protein-rich seafood. However, the shells of the crustaceans and other non-edible parts …

The retrieval of a polystyrene macro-plastic piece stranded on the shores in King George
Island (South Shetlands, Antarctica) gave the opportunity to explore the associated bacterial …

The term fouling generally refers to an undesirable process in which a surface becomes
encrusted with material from the surrounding environment. In the case of biofouling, that …

Map** the distribution of phylogenetically distinct bacteria in natural environments is of
primary importance to an understanding of ecological dynamics. Here we present a …

The marine environment has remained a source of novel biological molecules with
diversified applications. The ecological and biological diversity, along with a unique physical …