Mucospheres produced by a mixotrophic protist impact ocean carbon cycling
Mixotrophic protists (unicellular eukaryotes) that engage in both phototrophy
(photosynthesis) and phago-heterotrophy (engulfment of particles)—are predicted to …
(photosynthesis) and phago-heterotrophy (engulfment of particles)—are predicted to …
Food web structure for high carbon retention in marine plankton communities
Total annual net primary productions in marine and terrestrial ecosystems are similar.
However, a large portion of the newly produced marine phytoplankton biomass is converted …
However, a large portion of the newly produced marine phytoplankton biomass is converted …
Heterotrophy in marine animal forests in an era of climate change
Marine animal forests (MAFs) are benthic ecosystems characterised by biogenic three‐
dimensional structures formed by suspension feeders such as corals, gorgonians, sponges …
dimensional structures formed by suspension feeders such as corals, gorgonians, sponges …
A functional size-spectrum model of the global marine ecosystem that resolves zooplankton composition
Despite their critical role as the main energy pathway between phytoplankton and fish, the
functional complexity of zooplankton is typically poorly resolved in marine ecosystem …
functional complexity of zooplankton is typically poorly resolved in marine ecosystem …
Global warming impacts micro-phytoplankton at a long-term Pacific Ocean coastal station
Understanding impacts of global warming on phytoplankton–the foundation of marine
ecosystems–is critical to predicting changes in future biodiversity, ocean productivity, and …
ecosystems–is critical to predicting changes in future biodiversity, ocean productivity, and …
Interoperable vocabulary for marine microbial flow cytometry
The recent development of biological sensors has extended marine plankton studies from
conducting laboratory bench work to in vivo and real-time observations. Flow cytometry …
conducting laboratory bench work to in vivo and real-time observations. Flow cytometry …
Reef manta rays forage on tidally driven, high density zooplankton patches in Hanifaru Bay, Maldives
Manta rays forage for zooplankton in tropical and subtropical marine environments, which
are generally nutrient-poor. Feeding often occurs at predictable locations where these large …
are generally nutrient-poor. Feeding often occurs at predictable locations where these large …
A marine heatwave drives significant shifts in pelagic microbiology
MV Brown, M Ostrowski, LF Messer, A Bramucci… - Communications …, 2024 - nature.com
Marine heatwaves (MHWs) cause disruption to marine ecosystems, deleteriously impacting
macroflora and fauna. However, effects on microorganisms are relatively unknown despite …
macroflora and fauna. However, effects on microorganisms are relatively unknown despite …
A 3‐year plankton DNA metabarcoding survey reveals marine biodiversity patterns in Australian coastal waters
Aim To use a long‐term collection of bulk plankton samples to test the capacity of DNA
metabarcoding to characterize the spatial and seasonal patterns found within a range of …
metabarcoding to characterize the spatial and seasonal patterns found within a range of …
Seascape genomics of common dolphins (Delphinus delphis) reveals adaptive diversity linked to regional and local oceanography
Background High levels of standing genomic variation in wide-ranging marine species may
enhance prospects for their long-term persistence. Patterns of connectivity and adaptation in …
enhance prospects for their long-term persistence. Patterns of connectivity and adaptation in …