March 2025 - Marine Biotechnology
This special issue features content from across The Microbiologist on marine ecosystems, ocean sustainability, and the ways in which microbiologists are leveraging these environments in biotech and beyond. The issue will be updated across the month of March 2025 and include news, features, careers and opinion. If you would like to feature your work in this issue, please contact the editorial team. This issue was guest edited by Dr Elizabeth Archer.
News in Marine Biotechnology
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Biosurfactants for oil spill bioremediation
Oil spills across large areas of seawater disturb oxygen circulation for marine organisms, cause hypothermia in birds, adversely affect navigation routes, and hinder anthropogenic actions like fisheries and tourism. Biological treatments appear to be a promising method and offer a sustainable solution.
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The power of biofilm engineering: one plus one does not always make two
Biofilms are ubiquitous in aquatic systems, where they play essential ecological roles in nutrient cycling, biogeochemical processes, and surface colonisation dynamics.
Under the microscope: microalgae-based bioremediation
The rapid expansion of the global human population and the increase in industrial and agricultural activities have led to severe environmental contamination. To remedy the situation, green technology has become more prevalent in recent years due to its numerous environmental benefits.
Harnessing marine microbes for bioremediation: cleaning up ocean pollutants
Ocean pollution is widespread and worsening by the day. From oil spills to garbage accumulation in the Pacific, marine ecosystems are in dire need of a solution.
Microbial Biotechnology in Careers
My PhD Experience: Collaborations between academia and industry in the microbial bioremediation of marine oil pollution
Sequencing success: how I translated molecular biology into a biotech venture
The Rahlff lab
The Microbial EcoGenomics and Biotechnology Lab (MEGBLab)
In search of the perfect seaweed probiotic: Helen opens up on her Summer Placement
Creating the right climate for a marine biotechnologist
Microbiome manipulation to protect against climate change
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Opinions in Marine Biotechnology
The problem of microplastics in the oceans: it’s time for effective solutions
Future Feedstocks: Unlocking the Potential of Biofuels
How AI-designed probiotics can help aquaculture feed Humanity – the right way
Could deep sea mining destroy the treasure trove of biomedical compounds yet to be found?
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Our special issue for April 2025 will be entitled Low-technology Solutions for Clean Water. If you would like to feature your work in the next issue, please contact the editorial team. Access to previous special issues can be found here.