Heterotrophic microbes with the capability to process considerable amounts of organic
matter can colonize microplastic particles (MP) in aquatic ecosystems. Weather colonization …

Biological oceanic processes, principally the surface production, sinking and interior
remineralization of organic particles, keep atmospheric CO2 lower than if the ocean was …

Identifying and quantifying nitrogen pools is essential for understanding the nitrogen cycle in
aquatic ecosystems. The ubiquitous diatoms represent an overlooked nitrate pool as they …

Iron-containing proteins, including iron-sulfur (Fe-S) proteins, are essential for numerous
electron transfer and metabolic reactions. They are present in most subcellular …

Omega-3 eicosapentaenoic fatty acid (C20: 5; EPA), β-glucan and fucoxanthin have
received widespread attention owing to their potential industrial applications; however, their …

Diatoms can survive long periods in dark, anoxic sediments by forming resting spores or
resting cells. These have been considered dormant until recently when resting cells of …

Anthropogenic activities have increased the selenium (Se) concentration in the biosphere,
but the overall impact on the ocean has not been examined. While Se is an essential …

Diatoms are important phytoplankton and contribute greatly to the primary productivity of
marine ecosystems. Despite the ecological significance of diatoms and the importance of …

While intertidal flats only make up less than 10% of the world's coastlines, they are among
the most productive continental shelf ecosystems. They are important sites of recycling for …

A classical red tide alga Skeletonema costatum was cultured under various nitrate levels to
investigate its physiological response to nitrate enrichment combined with CO 2 limitation …