Marine Microbiology

"I am delighted to see the 3rd Edition of Colin Munn's "Marine Microbiology". The previous editions have been my go to texts for supporting teaching and providing a foundational understanding. The new Edition has retained many of the key features of the previous editions, including an excellent updated summary of the broad variety of methods used in marine microbiology. It is great to see the inclusion of greater details on emerging new topics in marine microbiology, such as the marine mycobiome. The research boxes are informative, enriching and exciting, covering multiple hot topics in marine microbiology, ranging from cable bacteria, to melting sea ice and microplastics. A must read for new students exploring the field and well-established marine microbiologists alike." - Michael Cunliffe, MBA Senior Research Fellow, Associate Professor in Marine Microbiology, School of Biological and Marine Sciences, University of Plymouth, UK "The new text is well written, illustrated, and organized. It will serve as a good resource for entry into the primary literature. In addition, the scope of topics included in this edition should interest an audience broader than the community of microbiologists." --S. R. Fegley, emeritus, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, in May 2021 issue (Vol 58, No. 9) of CHOICE. "The 3rd Edition of this book captures all the recent amazing advances in our understanding of the marine microbiology world but still manages to present the concepts in a an easy, informative and entertaining way that will engage the novice to the expert. What a great book and a fun read." - David Bourne, James Cook University and The Australian Institute of Marine Science "It is great to see another edition of the book given that marine microbiology is such a fast moving and scientifically diverse field. Munn's new edition will be a great resource for new students and advanced scientists alike." - Greta Reintjes, Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology, Bremen, Germany "Reading this textbook has made me realise how much the field of marine microbiology has progressed in recent decades. I recommend this book also to biogeochemists and ecologists in search of the Big Picture of ocean functioning. The many details of interactions emerging from the microbial world are amazing and shed light on the factors driving evolution of these ancient ecosystems." - Victor Smetacek, Professor of Bio-Oceanography and Departmental Head at the Alfred Wegener Institute Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research, Bremerhaven "It has been astonishing to see the evolution of this book over the years. With its many 'RESEARCH FOCUS' boxes and 'SIDEBARS', this is more than your usual textbook. It is written in an enthusiastic, thought-provoking manner, encompassing the most up-to-date concepts in marine microbiology. From planktonic tunicates involved in carbon cycling, to viruses infecting other viruses, this essential read has it all!" - Jozef I. Nissimov, Lecturer in Microbial Oceanography, SAMS, Scottish Marine Institute, UK "This book is a comprehensive and necessary guide for any budding Marine Microbiologist -- or indeed anyone eager to learn more about the micro-sized life beneath the waves. The previous edition of this book helped me through my undergraduate degree and set me on the path to my current research career in Marine Microbiology, and has also helped countless colleagues get to grips with the area for the first time. It is written in a way that is both engaging and educational, and the new section in this edition that covers biodeterioration, biodegradation and pollution is sure to be of interest to a whole new generation of Microbiologists." - Robyn Wright, marine/micro/molecular biologist, ACU Blue Charter-funded research fellow, Dalhousie University, Canada "This new edition of the Marine Microbiology textbook provides

Dr Colin Munn is Honorary Fellow at the Marine Institute, University of Plymouth. He has a PhD in Microbiology from the University of Birmingham (1971-1974) and was Associate Professor in Microbiology before he retired in 2017. While at Plymouth, Colin was Admissions Tutor for Marine Biology Undergraduate Programmes, Principal Lecturer in Microbiology, and Head of Department of Biological Sciences. He is passionate about teaching the importance of microbes and enabling students to understand the remarkable new discoveries that are revolutionising our understanding of the field, especially in the marine environment. Colin has particular research interests in the interactions between symbiotic and pathogenic microbes and their hosts. He has studied microbial interactions with plants, invertebrate animals, fish, and humans and is a strong advocate of a comparative approach. His recent research has taken him into various aspects of marine microbiology, including microbes in coral health and disease and the effects of environmental stress on microbial community structure in corals and other marine invertebrates.Colin was a Visiting Professor at James Cook University/Australian Institute of Marine Science (2002), St George's University, Grenada (1998-2002), Central University of Venezuela (1985) and University of Victoria, Canada (1981). He is now a member of the review panel for DEFRA, US SeaGrant, US National Science Foundation, Netherlands Polar Foundation, US-Israel Binational Science Foundation. Colin is a referee for Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences USA, ISME Journal of Microbial Ecology, Applied & Environmental Microbiology, Journal of the Marine Biological Association UK, Freshwater Biology, Archives of Microbiology, Microbial Ecology, Marine Pollution Bulletin, FEMS Microbiology Ecology.

1. Microbes in the Marine Environment 2. Methods in Marine Microbiology 3. Metabolic Diversity and Ecophysiology 4. Diversity of Marine Bacteria 5. Marine Archaea 6. Marine Eukaryotic Microbes 7. Marine Viruses 8. Microbes in Ocean Processes - Carbon Cycling 9. Microbes in Ocean Processes - Nitrogen, Sulfur, Iron, Phosphorus and Silicon Cycling 10. Microbial Symbioses of Marine Animals 11. Microbial Diseases of Marine Organisms 12. Marine Microbes as Agents of Human Disease 13. Microbial Aspects of Marine Biofouling, Biodeterioration, and Pollution 14. Marine Microbial Biotechnology 15. Concluding remarks