Microbial Linkages Between Blue Carbon Ecosystems and Coral Reefs
Science / Life Sciences
Blue carbon ecosystems and coral reefs are critical to the health of the oceans, providing vital services in carbon sequestration. Carbon sequestration is a promising strategy to mitigate global warming, so studying these ecosystems is critical in developing future technologies. This research suggests the existence of a common bacterial community between mangroves, seagrass meadows, and coral reefs that influences the functionality and resilience of these ecosystems. This research investigates these microbial linkages and analyzes the interactions between these environments. A microbiological approach to understanding these linkages can deepen our knowledge of ecological networks and potentially contribute to climate change mitigation efforts.
