Marine Microbiome Exploratory Workshops Marine Microbiome The marine
Marine Microbiome Exploratory Workshops
Marine Microbiome “The marine microbiome is the total of microorganisms and viruses in the ocean and seas and in any connected environment, including the seafloor and marine animals and plants. “ “The diversity of microbial life remains unquantified and largely unknown, and could represent a hidden treasure for human society. ” The Marine Microbiome An Untapped Source of Biodiversity and Biotechnological Potential Editors: Stal, Lucas J. , Cretoiu, Mariana Silvia (Eds. ) www. atlanticresource. org
Why R&D on Microbial Systems Request for more knowledge about the broad spectra of participants in ocean biochemical cycles has increased in line with our awareness of anthropogenic pressures on marine ecosystems It impossible to ignore threats to the fundamental ecosystem services provided by the oceans The North Atlantic in particular is subjected to changes on various scales www. atlanticresource. org Increased pressure
Challenges to resolve Effort Purpose is to explore possibilities and synergies in the North Atlantic and the Arctic Ocean in regards to microbiome The challenge is to create new knowledge for societal benefits, such as understand the impact of climate change www. atlanticresource. org Affect • Food production • Food security • Environmental challenges through ecosystem monitoring • Innovation through the biotechnology toolbox and biorefineries
Workshop overview - Pillars Prospecting Utilisation of microbiome information, e. g. new genes Environment & Climate Ecological effect Marine Microbiome Monitoring climate effects on ocean health Food value chain Biomass health and growth Food security Seafood processing Aquaculture feed Food product development www. atlanticresource. org Environment & Climate Food Value Chain
AORA; a facilitator for cooperation Important issue for all countries with direct access to the North Atlantic and the Arctic An opportunity to enhance science that is of importance for a major scientific theme of our time The opportunity will be explored thoroughly the last year of AORA www. atlanticresource. org
Planned activities Microbiome CSA Common Ground Workshop Vienna 4/5 March 2019 Workshop June 27 in Brussels Workshop Sep/Oct in Reykjavik www. atlanticresource. org
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