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Marine microbial biofilms on diverse abiotic surfaces

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Marine biofilms are globally ubiquitous surface-associated microbial communities that have gained increasing attention due to their distinctive structure and functions. The aim of this study is to provide a comprehensive overview of the current scientific understanding, with a specific focus on naturally occurring biofilms that develop on diverse marine abiotic surfaces, including microplastics, seafloor sediments, subsurface particles, and submerged artificial structures susceptible to biocorrosion and biofouling induced by marine biofilms. This article presents recent advancements and discoveries concerning the diversity, structure, function, and dynamics of these surface-associated microbial communities in the marine environment, highlighting their ecological and biogeochemical dimensions, while also serving as an inspiration for further investigations into marine biofilms.

Source: Frontiers in Marine Science

DOI: 10.3389/fmars.2025.1482946

Authors: Shan Yu, Xindi Lu, Hailong Lu

Institution: Peking University

Language: English

Topic: Marine Biology and Environmental Chemistry

Subfield: Ocean Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Life below water

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,801