World Microbiome Day 2025
Which Marine Microbe Are You?
Welcome to our World Microbiome Day special quiz! Answer a few fun questions and find out which marine microbe matches your personality. Share your results and celebrate the amazing diversity of life in our oceans.
Discover your ocean alter ego and learn how tiny microbes power the planet!
Microscopic Giants: How Marine Microbiomes Shape Our Planet
The Oxygen Makers
Every second breath you take comes from marine microbes. These microscopic powerhouses have been Earth’s primary oxygen producers for billions of years.
Climate Regulators
Marine microbiomes control carbon cycling, nutrient distribution, and weather patterns, making them essential to global climate stability.
Microbes in Microbiomes – Abstract submission open
The inaugural Microbes in Microbiomes conference in Miami in February 2026 aims to highlight the progress in microbiome science from structure to function with a focus on the individual microbes responsible for these important traits. Our broad areas of interest...
🦠Discoveries of Giant Viruses
Did you know that scientists recently discovered 230 new giant viruses hidden in the world's oceans? These discoveries continue to reshape our understanding of the marine microbiome.
👩‍🔬 Deep Dive with Victoria Orphan
Want to learn how deep-sea microbiomes are studied? Dr. Victoria Orphan, a leading scientist in marine microbiology, explores microbial life in the most extreme ocean environments.
Meet a Microbe Mini-Series
Get to know some of the tiny heroes that run our ocean ecosystems
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The Microbial Ocean Engine
How marine microbes power our planet’s life support systems
What is the Marine Microbiome?
A visual introduction to marine microbes and their global roles.
Ocean Oxygen
Ocean Health
Ocean Science
Marine Microbiome - MARINE HEALTH
Marine Microbiome - HUMAN HEALTH
Marine Microbiome - FOOD
Marine Microbiome - POLLUTION
Spread the Word
Let’s bring microbes into the spotlight — together.