Year: 2012
Type: book
Abstract: Key scientific and societal questions related to marine microbial diversity research Key societal questions:1. What is the role of marine microbial communities in relation to major societal challenges such as global change, the sustainable supply of healthy food and energy, human health and environmental health?2. If we have a better understanding of the role of marine microbial communities for the above functions, is it possible to manage them (better)?If so, how? 3. What opportunities can marine microorganisms provide for innovation in support of the European bioeconomy?High level scientific questions that will need to be addressed:This paper is intended in first instance for those who determine and develop research agendas, the Research Funding Organisations (RFOs), programme managers and science policy advisors and developers both at the national and European level.At the same time, the expected outcome is also intended to strengthen the marine microbial research community by stimulating networking and developing common views of expert scientists and the major marine science organisations in Europe.
Language: English
Subfield: Ecology
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
SDG: Life below water
Open Access status: green
Funder: European Commission
OpenAlex ID: W1209165412