The Marine Microbiome: An Untapped Source of Biodiversity and Biotechnological Potential

Front Matter....Pages i-xiv
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
What is so Special About Marine Microorganisms? Introduction to the Marine Microbiome—From Diversity to Biotechnological Potential....Pages 3-20
Marine Bacteria and Archaea: Diversity, Adaptations, and Culturability....Pages 21-55
Phototrophic Microorganisms: The Basis of the Marine Food Web....Pages 57-97
Marine Fungi....Pages 99-153
Marine Viruses....Pages 155-183
Front Matter....Pages 185-185
Biogeography of Marine Microorganisms....Pages 187-207
The Euphotic Realm....Pages 209-225
Exploring the Microbiology of the Deep Sea....Pages 227-249
Extreme Marine Environments (Brines, Seeps, and Smokers)....Pages 251-282
Coastal Sediments: Transition from Land to Sea....Pages 283-304
Photosymbiosis in Marine Pelagic Environments....Pages 305-332
Front Matter....Pages 333-333
Marine Microbial Systems Ecology: Microbial Networks in the Sea....Pages 335-344
Screening Microorganisms for Bioactive Compounds....Pages 345-376
Metagenomics as a Tool for Biodiscovery and Enhanced Production of Marine Bioactives....Pages 377-400
New Approaches for Bringing the Uncultured into Culture....Pages 401-434
Bringing New Products from Marine Microorganisms to the Market....Pages 435-452
Marine Genetic Resources and the Access and Benefit-Sharing Legal Framework....Pages 453-472
Outreach of the Unseen Majority....Pages 473-498