Scientific news

A series of devices will be deployed to measure different oceanographic variables at a depth of between 2 and 4 kilometres at seven locations between 34 and 19ºS along the 10ºW meridian.

A literature review carried out by ICM and ICTA-UAB highlights that, due to the impact of microbes from coastal aquifers on the sea, it is essential to have a good knowledge of the microbial diversity hidden within these ecosystems and their function.

Over the last two decades, the Observatory has carried out around 350 fieldtrips, providing a huge amount of information on the abundance, diversity and function of marine microorganisms.

This is the main conclusion of a study co-led by the ICM and the UB, which warns of the lack of substitutes for these species responsible for structuring one of the most emblematic habitats in the Mediterranean.

A WWF report in which the ICM has participated reveals that, in the westernmost part of the basin, catches of some of the most consumed species could double if this level of protection is achieved.

An EU project in which the ICM is involved seeks to study the microbiome of the Atlantic Ocean, its adaptability and resilience to challenges to come.