Marine Microbiomes Exploring Ecology, Biotechnology, and Environmental Impact

1. The Enigmatic Depths: Exploring Marine Extreme Habitats
   Pratikshya Das

2. Marine Archaeabacteria, Actinobacteria and Cyanobacteria
   Smile Sharma, Khushbu, Mahavir Joshi

3. Marine Algal and Fungal Ecosystems
   Harleen Kaur, Ashish Sharma

4. The Mysterious World of Oceanic Viruses
   Priya Yadav, Harshvardhan Singh Salathia, Manish Thakur

5. Marine Microbiomes and Biogeochemical Cycles
   Awadhesh Kumar Verma, Aryan Misra, Pawanpreet Kaur, Karishma Vivek Kathpalia, Tanya Singh, Nisha Shankhwar, Neeta Raj Sharma

6. Symbiotic Relationships in Marine Microbial Communities
   Nisha Shankhwar, Awadhesh Kumar Verma, Kalakuntla Sriharshitha Rao, Vivekanand, Tanya Singh, Karishma Vivek Kathpalia, Neeta Raj Sharma

7. Discovery, Characterization, and Utilization of Marine Enzymes
   Anindita Biswas, Tanuja Mohanty, Ritu Kumari, Gurmeen Rakhra

8. Marine Microbiomes and their Endless Potential for the Bioeconomy
   Ashwini Kumar, Puneet Raina, Rajan Bhandari, Baljinder Singh

9. Microorganism Mediated Metal Solubilization or Bioleaching
   Mamta Sharma, Davinder Singh

10. Microbes as Biocatalysts of Marine Micropollutants
    Nisha Shankhwar, Awadhesh Kumar Verma, Sofia Shaik, Kalhan Pandita, Karishma Vivek Kathpalia, Tanya Singh, Neeta Raj Sharma

11. Mighty Microbes: Nature’s Cleanup Crew for Petroleum Hydrocarbons in the Deep Blue Sea
    Awadhesh Kumar Verma, Madhusmita Kalita, Lipakshi Gautam, Tanya Singh, Karishma Vivek Kathpalia, Nisha Shankhwar, Neeta Raj Sharma

12. Unleashing the Power of Omics: Revolutionizing Bioremediation for a Greener Tomorrow
    Anupriya Eswaran, Ponnulakshmi Rajagopal, Vishnu Priya Veeraraghavan, Selvaraj Jayaraman

13. Exploring the Potential of Microbial Bioprospecting for Functional Foods
    Jayenth Jayachandran, Diptimayee Das, Rithi A T, Arunkumar Radhakrishnan, Surajit Pathak, Antara Banerjee

14. Marine Microbes: A Treasure Trove of Novel Medicines
    Danyal Reyaz, Shriya P, Raksa A, Srisri SK, Vijay Murali RM, Aswini S, Sayantani Chattopadhyay, Kruthika P, Vasanth Kanth TL, Vanshikaa K, Satish Ramalingam, KN ArulJothi

15. Cosmeceuticals: The Beauty Elixirs from the Deep
    Ashiq Shibili P, Susmita Roy, Samatha M Jain, Surajit Pathak, Antara Banerjee

16. Advancements in Marine Biosensing: Applications and Future Trends
    Sheena Mariam Thomas, Anu Shibi Anilkumar, Ramakrishnan Veerabathiran

17. The Silent Shift: How Ocean Acidification and Rising Temperature Affect Marine Organisms
    Alka Rana, Priya, Manish Thakur, Neeta Raj Sharma

18. The Heavy Metal Menace: Impact on Marine Microorganisms
    Rekha Gaba

19. Delving Deep into the Microplastics Crisis in the Indian Aquatic Environment: An Overview
    Anantpreet Kaur, Harpreet Walia, Samriti Khosla

20. Human Pathogen Spillover in Oceans
    Pallavi Narania, Tejinder Kaur

Biography

Manish Thakur, who has earned a Ph.D. in microbiology, is an expert in the field, focusing on microbiology and the identification of bioactive components. His vast teaching and research experience has led to significant contributions, documented through various publications in esteemed journals. He has published more than 25 articles in peer-reviewed international journals and books. His research excellence has been acknowledged with numerous awards and certificates. Additionally, he has engaged with the scientific community by presenting his research at both national and international conferences, sharing his insights with a broader audience.

 Tejinder Kaur, a distinguished academician and researcher, has been the Coordinator of the Department of Zoology at DAV University, Jalandhar, India, since 2013. She completed her PhD at Panjab University, Chandigarh, in 2011, demonstrating her dedication to academic achievement. Dr. Kaur's significant impact in her field is reflected in her substantial publication portfolio, which includes over 37 papers in both national and international journals. Her research interests are diverse, covering immunoprophylaxis, chemotherapy, immunochemotherapy, immunodiagnostics of Leishmania donovani, the developmental genetics of Drosophila and Tribolium, as well as antimicrobial resistance.

 Surajit Pathak, PhD, is currently working as a professor at the Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Chennai, India (from 2015 until date). He has also worked at Linkoping University, Linkoping, Sweden, as a principal research scientist (2022–2022). He received his Ph.D. degree from India in 2007 and completed his post-doctoral training (2007–2015) at the University of Alabama, USA; the University of Padova, Italy; and the University of Linkoping, Sweden. His current research focuses on “biomarker discoveries for early detection of colorectal cancer." He has published more than 100 research articles in peer-reviewed international journals of repute. He received various research grants, including core international and national research grants from SERB-CRG (DST, Govt. of India), DST Indo-Italy Bilateral Research Projects, and other international funding agencies. He has various active international and national research collaborations. He is the editorial board member of various renowned international high-impact journals. He is a member of various professional research bodies in India, including the Indian Association of Cancer Research, the Indian Science Congress, and the Aesthetic Multispecialty Society (AMS).