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ClearEukaryotic diversity of marine biofouling from coastal to offshore areas
Researchers compared eukaryotic diversity and taxonomic composition of marine biofouling communities collected across coastal to offshore environments using multiple metabarcoding approaches, characterizing the full range of taxa present in biofilms on submerged surfaces as a foundation for antifouling and plastic pollution research.
Novel functional insights into the microbiome inhabiting marine plastic debris: critical considerations to counteract the challenges of thin biofilms using multi-omics and comparative metaproteomics
Researchers used advanced multi-omics techniques — simultaneously analyzing the DNA, proteins, and metabolic activity of microbes — to study the complex communities of bacteria and other microorganisms that colonize marine plastic debris (the "plastisphere"). The work reveals new ecological functions of these microbial films beyond plastic breakdown, including potential biotechnology applications and risks from pathogen hitchhiking on ocean plastic.
Genomic and proteomic profiles of biofilms on microplastics are decoupled from artificial surface properties
Genomic and proteomic analysis of biofilms on marine microplastics showed that community composition and functional profiles were primarily shaped by environmental conditions rather than the specific surface properties of the plastic substrate.
Marine microbial biofilms on diverse abiotic surfaces
This review provides an overview of how microbial biofilms form on various non-living surfaces in the ocean, including microplastics, seafloor sediments, and submerged structures. Researchers describe how these surface-attached microbial communities have unique compositions and functions that influence ocean ecology and biochemical processes. The study also examines how biofilms contribute to biocorrosion and biofouling, highlighting their broad significance for both natural marine systems and human-built infrastructure.
Technological Advancements in Field Investigations of Marine Microorganisms: From Sampling Strategies to Molecular Analyses
This is not a microplastics study; it reviews advances in field sampling and molecular analysis methods for studying marine microorganisms, covering omics technologies and in-situ sampling strategies for understanding ocean biogeochemical processes.
Novel functional insights into the microbiome inhabiting marine plastic debris: critical considerations to counteract the challenges of thin biofilms using multi-omics and comparative metaproteomics.
Researchers developed a comprehensive metaproteomics approach to study the microbial communities living on the surface of marine plastic debris, known as the plastisphere. The study reveals how microbes on plastic interact with each other and their environment, with implications for understanding how plastic-colonizing bacteria spread through the ocean.
OMICS Approaches to Assess Dinoflagellate Responses to Chemical Stressors
This review examines how omics approaches including transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics have advanced understanding of dinoflagellate responses to chemical stressors such as nutrient levels, pH, salinity, and anthropogenic pollutants. The authors find that transcriptomic studies dominate the field while integrated multi-omics approaches are just emerging, highlighting the ongoing challenge posed by limited genomic resources in dinoflagellate research.
Marine biofouling organisms on macro and microplastics
This thesis reviewed biofouling organisms — bacteria, algae, and invertebrates — that colonize both macro and microplastics in marine environments. Biofouling communities on plastic surfaces change the buoyancy and transport of plastic particles and can carry invasive species to new locations.
Immunological Responses of Marine Bivalves to Contaminant Exposure: Contribution of the -Omics Approach
This review examines how contaminant exposure, including emerging pollutants like microplastics, affects the immune responses of marine bivalves using omics-based approaches. Researchers found that combining transcriptomic, proteomic, and metabolomic data provides a more comprehensive picture of how pollutants disrupt bivalve immunity than traditional single-endpoint studies. The study highlights bivalves as valuable sentinel organisms for monitoring the immunological impacts of marine pollution.
Effects of antifouling technology application on Marine ecological environment
This review examines the development and environmental impacts of marine antifouling technologies, finding that uncontrolled use poses irreversible risks to the marine biosphere and calling for comprehensive biofouling prevention strategies with lower ecological toxicity.
Experimental Assessment of the Performance of Two Marine Coatings to Curb Biofilm Formation of Microfoulers
Researchers experimentally tested two marine antifouling coatings to see how well they prevented biofilm (microbial slime) from forming on submerged surfaces. The study provides data relevant to reducing biofouling on ships and marine structures, which can affect vessel performance and the spread of invasive species.
Multi-Omics Approach on the Ecotoxicological Assessment of Microplastics
This review examines the application of multi-omics approaches — including genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics — to the ecotoxicological assessment of microplastics in living organisms. The authors synthesize how these integrated molecular tools are advancing understanding of the mechanistic pathways by which microplastics disrupt biological systems, offering a more comprehensive picture than single-endpoint toxicity studies.
Recent trends in bioremediation and bioaugmentation strategies for mitigation of marine based pollutants: current perspectives and future outlook
This review evaluates recent advances in bioremediation and bioaugmentation strategies for addressing marine pollution from microplastics, hydrocarbons, heavy metals, and pesticides. Researchers highlight progress in developing tailored microbial consortia, genetically engineered degradation agents, and nano-enabled remediation approaches informed by omics tools. The study notes that while significant advances have been made, scaling these biological approaches to handle complex pollutant mixtures in real ocean conditions remains a major challenge.
The Next Generation Is Here: A Review of Transcriptomic Approaches in Marine Ecology
This review assessed transcriptomic approaches in marine ecology, highlighting how next-generation sequencing technologies are enabling researchers to address ecological questions including organism responses to environmental stressors at the molecular level.
Biofilms associated with ship submerged surfaces: implications for ship biofouling management and the environment
This paper is not about microplastics; it reviews how microbial biofilms form on ship hulls and how in-water cleaning might manage biofouling and the spread of non-indigenous marine species.
The Role of Omics Technology in Evaluating Plastic Pollution’s Effects on Plants: A Comprehensive Review
This comprehensive review examines how omics technologies (genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, transcriptomics) are being applied to understand the molecular mechanisms by which micro- and nanoplastics damage plants, including oxidative stress, stunted growth, and disrupted soil microbiomes.
Metagenomic insights into taxonomic, functional diversity and inhibitors of microbial biofilms
This review examines the structure, diversity, and quorum-sensing mechanisms of microbial biofilms, highlighting metagenomic approaches for understanding how biofilms promote antibiotic resistance and pathogen spread in hospitals and industrial settings.
Marine microplastic-associated biofilms – a review
This review synthesizes research on biofilm communities forming on marine microplastics, covering their composition, formation dynamics, and potential consequences for both plastic fate and ocean microbiology. The authors highlight that plastic-associated biofilms can include pathogens and toxin producers, and that the plastisphere community differs meaningfully from the surrounding seawater microbiome.
[Applications of biofilm in environmental pollution control and the related challenges].
This review examines biofilm structure, formation mechanisms, and community composition as applied to environmental pollution control, covering removal of heavy metals and organic pollutants, and discussing emerging challenges including plastisphere dynamics, antibiotic resistance gene spread, and pathogen accumulation in biofilm-pollutant interactions.
Microbial Colonization in Marine Environments: Overview of Current Knowledge and Emerging Research Topics
This review examines how microorganisms colonize submerged surfaces in aquatic environments, with a focus on the factors shaping biofilm communities on microplastics. The authors discuss how the chemical and physical properties of plastic surfaces influence microbial attachment and community development compared to natural substrates.
Omics Strategies Targeting Microbes with Microplastic Detection and Biodegradation Properties
This review examines how omics approaches — genomics, proteomics, and metabolomics — are being applied to identify and engineer microorganisms capable of detecting and degrading microplastics. The authors map progress in plastic-degrading microbial pathways and discuss how synthetic biology could accelerate the development of bioremediation solutions.
Ecotoxicoproteomic assessment of microplastics and plastic additives in aquatic organisms: A review
This review examines how proteomics — the large-scale study of proteins — is being applied to understand the toxic effects of microplastics and plastic additives on aquatic organisms, and how this data can feed into adverse outcome pathway frameworks for ecological risk assessment.
An overview – Fate and analysis of marine microplastics with insights into microfluidics, biofilms, and future ecological threats.
This overview examines the fate and analysis of marine microplastics, with focus on microfluidic detection methods, plastisphere biofilm ecology, and future ecological threats from microplastic accumulation in ocean food webs. The authors highlight how microplastic surfaces concentrate toxic contaminants and host distinct microbial communities, amplifying both chemical and biological hazards in marine ecosystems.
Critical review of analytical methods for antifouling paint particles in marine systems
This review critically examines the sources, sampling strategies, and analytical methods used to detect and quantify antifouling paint particles in marine environments. Researchers found that while recent studies have begun characterizing these particles, the methods used lack standardization and consistency. The study calls for the development of harmonized protocols to better assess the environmental prevalence and toxicity of paint-derived microparticles in the ocean.