Microbial Community Structure in Marine and Coastal Sediments
A special issue of Microorganisms (ISSN 2076-2607). This special issue belongs to the section "Environmental Microbiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2024 | Viewed by 1010
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
As is well known, marine sediments harbor diverse microbial communities, including bacteria, archaea, fungi, and microeukaryotes. They play key roles in the degradation and recycling of organic matter through processes such as carbon and nitrogen cycling. Through these activities, they release essential nutrients back into the marine environment, facilitating the overall productivity of the ecosystem. Furthermore, novel enzymes or bioactive compounds with potential industrial or pharmaceutical uses could be found in microorganisms in this ecosystem. However, marine sediments are subjected to anthropic stressors, including oil pollution. These stressors affect the structure and function of the microbial community, which impacts biogeochemical cycling. This Special Issue aims to address the microbial community structure in marine sediments and explore the function of these microbial communities in marine ecosystems, as well as addressing environmental challenges in coastal zones and beyond. Research articles, review articles, and short communications related to the microbial community structure in marine and coastal sediments are welcome.
Dr. Alejandra Prieto-Davó
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- microbial communities
- microbial symbiosis
- marine ecology
- coastal sediment
