Microbial cells (ie, bacteria, archaea, microeukaryotes) in oceans secrete a diverse array of
large molecules, collectively called extracellular polymeric substances (EPSs) or simply …

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

Plastic debris pervades in our oceans and freshwater systems and the potential ecosystem-
level impacts of this anthropogenic litter require urgent evaluation. Microbes readily colonize …

Plastic is a broad name given to different polymers with high molecular weight that impact
wildlife. Their fragmentation leads to a continuum of debris sizes (meso to microplastics) …

Plastic trash is common in oceans. Terrestrial and marine ecosystem interactions occur in
the intertidal zone where accumulation of plastic frequently occurs. However, knowledge of …

Planctomycetes are ubiquitous, environmentally and biotechnologically important bacteria
that are key players in global carbon and nitrogen cycles. Ever since their first discovery in …

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 …

Environmental context Marine microbial communities, which play a crucial role in all
biogeochemical processes in the oceans, could be affected by microplastic pollution …

Phytoplankton blooms characterize temperate ocean margin zones in spring. We
investigated the bacterioplankton response to a diatom bloom in the North Sea and …

Members of the diverse bacterial phylum Bacteroidetes have colonized virtually all types of
habitats on Earth. They are among the major members of the microbiota of animals …