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.
AI-Driven Marine Robotics for Microbiome Monitoring
Marine ecosystems face increasing pressure due to climate change, driving the need for scalable, AI-powered monitoring solutions.
Tiny Giants: Marine Microbes’ Pivotal Role in the Ocean’s Future
Invisible yet essential—how tiny marine microbes shape global carbon cycles and ocean health.
The Immeasurable Value of Plankton to Humanity
An international group of authors led by Maria Grigoratou et al. has published a compelling review spotlighting plankton’s foundational role across six impact domains—biogeochemistry, ecology, climate, science, economy, and human well‑being—framed within the IPBES “Life Framework of Values”