Functions of global ocean microbiome key to understanding environmental changes
Thursday, December 10, 2015 - 21:30
in Biology & Nature
The billions of marine microorganisms present in every liter of seawater represent a structured ecological community that regulates how Earth functions in practically every way, from energy consumption to respiration. The function and behavior of this community will determine how the global ocean responds to broader environmental changes, according to a new review article.