Microbes Without
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COP30: Why marine microbiomes must be on the climate agenda
As COP30 unfolds in Belém, the “invisible majority” of ocean life—microbes—underpin carbon uptake, oxygen production, and ecosystem resilience.
The ocean microbiome on a changing planet
The new editorial by Ramiro Logares “The ocean microbiome on a changing planet” (July 2025) sets the stage for Ocean Microbiology – an open-access journal devoted to advancing our understanding of marine and aquatic microorganisms.
Prochlorococcus Under Pressure: Warming Seas Threaten Earth’s Oxygen Engine
For decades, scientists believed that Prochlorococcus – the ocean’s tiniest but most abundant photosynthetic organism – would thrive in a warmer world. This microbe, no bigger than a micron across, drives a massive share of the planet’s oxygen production and carbon cycling. But a new Nature Microbiology study has turned that assumption on its head.
The Hidden Power of Marine Microbiomes
Discover how these microscopic ocean dwellers are essential partners in maintaining human and planetary health across all ecosystems.
The Hidden Power of Marine Microbiomes
Discover how these microscopic ocean dwellers are essential partners in maintaining human and planetary health across all ecosystems.
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