Biofilms are ubiquitous in aquatic environment. While so far, most of the ultraviolet (UV)
disinfection studies focus on planktonic bacteria, and only limited attention has been given …

Vibrio spp., known human foodborne pathogens, thrive in freshwater, estuaries, and marine
settings, causing vibriosis upon ingestion. The rising global vibriosis cases due to climate …

Global shipping facilitates the introduction of invasive species and parasites via ballast
water and hull fouling. Regional management of invasives may be strengthened by …

The number, extent, diversity, and global reach of submerged static artificial structures
(SSAS) in the marine environment is increasing. These structures are prone to the …

Internal seawater systems (ISS) are critical to the proper functioning of maritime vessels. Sea
water is pumped on board ships for a broad array of uses, primarily for temperature control …

Environmental spills of in-water hull cleaning wastewater (HCW) containing heavy metals
and biocides is inevitable, and the effects of HCW on microalgae are unknown. To …

At present, two major problems in the application of metallic materials microbiologically
influenced corrosion (MIC) and antimicrobial resistance caused by biofilms, need to be …

Stony coral tissue loss disease (SCTLD) is a troubling new disease that is spreading rapidly
across the greater Caribbean region, but the etiological agent (s) and the mechanisms (s) of …

Seaports are gateways that connect a nation to the world economy. With trade by sea
increasing due to globalization, the need for the improvement and development of seaports …

Cyanobacteria are new sources of value-added compounds but also ubiquitous and harmful
microfoulers on marine biofouling. In this work, the isolation and identification of two …