Exploring the role of microbes in ocean biogeochemistry employing molecular biology 🧬🔬, biogeochemistry 🧪🧫 and bioinformatics 💻 tools. 📍 Based at @univie.ac.at 🌐 Learn more: https://www.microbial-oceanography.euhttps://bsky.app/profile/microbialoceanv.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/microbialoceanv.bsky.social/post/3mofvjeq7ec2x📌 New publication in Nature Geoscience by Amano et al., reveals that heterotrophic bacteria substantially contribute to oceanic dissolved inorganic carbon fixation via anaplerotic pathways, accounting for an estimated ~17% of dark DIC fixation and a significant global carbon flux.16 Jun 2026 13:24 +0000at://did:plc:erzeewmac5ppgpkkt2w2xjkd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mofvjeq7ec2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/microbialoceanv.bsky.social/post/3moflbzwk3s2d📌 New publication in Limnology and Oceanography shows that fluorescent proteins in Madracis corals have species-specific, structurally distinct distributions that correlate with symbiont localization and light exposure, suggesting they contribute to ecological adaptation and species differentiation.16 Jun 2026 10:21 +0000at://did:plc:erzeewmac5ppgpkkt2w2xjkd/app.bsky.feed.post/3moflbzwk3s2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/microbialoceanv.bsky.social/post/3mlbdbe4dpc2fThe 3rd Symposium on Oceanography has successfully concluded, bringing together excellent speakers for a vibrant exchange of ideas in ocean science. Thanks to everyone who contributed to making this year’s event a stimulating and collaborative experience.07 May 2026 13:32 +0000at://did:plc:erzeewmac5ppgpkkt2w2xjkd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlbdbe4dpc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/microbialoceanv.bsky.social/post/3mlavtn727c2wThe Microbial Oceanography Vienna and Marine Microbial Biogeochemistry groups are hosting the 3rd Mini Symposium on Oceanography on 7 May 2026. 📍University of Vienna Biology Building (Seminar Room 3.1) 🕥 10:30 am07 May 2026 09:31 +0000at://did:plc:erzeewmac5ppgpkkt2w2xjkd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlavtn727c2whttps://bsky.app/profile/microbialoceanv.bsky.social/post/3meleeewee22zScience thrives when women stand together! MOVIE proudly celebrates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science #IDWGS with this inspiring group of female scientists driven by curiosity, strong voices and an amazing spirit of teamwork. #womeninSTEM11 Feb 2026 11:22 +0000at://did:plc:erzeewmac5ppgpkkt2w2xjkd/app.bsky.feed.post/3meleeewee22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/microbialoceanv.bsky.social/post/3mejvsnbiuk2sThe @microbialoceanv.bsky.social group hosted a CARD-FISH training workshop led by Chie Amano, brining together members of the @univie.ac.at Bio-Oceanography and Marine Biology unit for deep dives into single-cell microbial ecology.10 Feb 2026 21:28 +0000at://did:plc:erzeewmac5ppgpkkt2w2xjkd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mejvsnbiuk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/microbialoceanv.bsky.social/post/3mabr7p2uek2dThe Microbial Oceanography Vienna group wrapped up the year with a cozy Christmas dinner 🎄✨ Grateful for good food, great company, and another year of science together 🌊18 Dec 2025 18:04 +0000at://did:plc:erzeewmac5ppgpkkt2w2xjkd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mabr7p2uek2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/microbialoceanv.bsky.social/post/3ma7cnxutu22hManuela Quiroga Pérez successfully defended her master thesis, where she investigated the microbiomes of restored and native Atlantic soft corals. Congratulations! 🪸17 Dec 2025 18:38 +0000at://did:plc:erzeewmac5ppgpkkt2w2xjkd/app.bsky.feed.post/3ma7cnxutu22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/microbialoceanv.bsky.social/post/3m3u3unsq522jThrilled to welcome Dr. @valdeanda.bsky.social as Senior Research Fellow! Valerie is an Environmental Microbial Bioinformatician studying microbial metabolism in extreme environments, combining fieldwork, experiments, and computational modeling while championing equity and inclusion in science.23 Oct 2025 09:57 +0000at://did:plc:erzeewmac5ppgpkkt2w2xjkd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3u3unsq522jhttps://bsky.app/profile/microbialoceanv.bsky.social/post/3m2j3x7shwc24Wrapping up an inspiring week at #SAME18 in Barcelona. The MOVIE group was proud to contribute with talks and posters, sharing ideas, connecting with colleagues and learning from so many brilliant presentations. Grateful to @same18-bcn.bsky.social for the engaging discussions and vibrant atmosphere!06 Oct 2025 07:34 +0000at://did:plc:erzeewmac5ppgpkkt2w2xjkd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2j3x7shwc24https://bsky.app/profile/microbialoceanv.bsky.social/post/3lvjvoq6krc2qOn Thursday 31 of July the MOVIE group together with collaborating scientists departed from Reykjavik aboard the R/V Pelagia @niozsearesearch.bsky.social to kick off the NEREIDES expedition.04 Aug 2025 00:08 +0000at://did:plc:erzeewmac5ppgpkkt2w2xjkd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lvjvoq6krc2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/microbialoceanv.bsky.social/post/3ltfhrk7hs22tIn just a few weeks, the MOVIE group sets sail on a 1-month research cruise aboard the R/V Pelagia in the Atlantic Ocean! Our equipment is packed and shipped, and the count down has officially begun as we get ready to join the NEREIDES cruise. Stay tuned for updates ⛴️ 🌊🦠07 Jul 2025 18:58 +0000at://did:plc:erzeewmac5ppgpkkt2w2xjkd/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltfhrk7hs22thttps://bsky.app/profile/microbialoceanv.bsky.social/post/3lt5lvq2pvk2cLinn Ødegaard Yttrelid successfully defended her master thesis exploring Community dynamics of Symbiodiniaceae and Bacteria in reef-building corals!04 Jul 2025 15:51 +0000at://did:plc:erzeewmac5ppgpkkt2w2xjkd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lt5lvq2pvk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/microbialoceanv.bsky.social/post/3lt5lsawwqk2cMirjam Aubert successfully defended her master thesis, investigating "Ecological relevance of extracellular vesicles in the Northern Adriatic Sea." Congratulations!04 Jul 2025 15:49 +0000at://did:plc:erzeewmac5ppgpkkt2w2xjkd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lt5lsawwqk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/microbialoceanv.bsky.social/post/3lq3wnite2c2aHappy birthday Gerhard!26 May 2025 19:42 +0000at://did:plc:erzeewmac5ppgpkkt2w2xjkd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lq3wnite2c2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/microbialoceanv.bsky.social/post/3log3jb3vl22bWe are thrilled to have successfully concluded the 2nd mini Symposium on Oceanography. Thank you to our outstanding speakers and engaged participants for making this event a hub of scientific exchange and inspiration!05 May 2025 09:46 +0000at://did:plc:erzeewmac5ppgpkkt2w2xjkd/app.bsky.feed.post/3log3jb3vl22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/microbialoceanv.bsky.social/post/3lnxdnzoau22kThe Microbial Oceanography Vienna (MoVie) group is hosting the 2nd Mini Symposium on Oceanography on 30 April 2025. We’re delighted to invite you to attend a series of fascinating talks by invited scientists - all ocean enthusiasts are welcome! 📍University of Vienna Biology Building 🕚 11:00 am29 Apr 2025 13:02 +0000at://did:plc:erzeewmac5ppgpkkt2w2xjkd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnxdnzoau22khttps://bsky.app/profile/microbialoceanv.bsky.social/post/3lmf252ismk2uMarilena Heitger @marinelena.bsky.social attended the ASLO 2025 @aslo.org Aquatic Sciences Meeting in March 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, to present her work on microbial activity on particles in the meso- and bathypelagic North Atlantic.09 Apr 2025 12:58 +0000at://did:plc:erzeewmac5ppgpkkt2w2xjkd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmf252ismk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/microbialoceanv.bsky.social/post/3llriu5utk22v📌 New publication in mSystems @asm.org reveals that jellyfish blooms may serve as significant hotspots and potential vectors for the transmission of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in marine environments. 📄 https://doi.org/10.1128/msystems.01012-2401 Apr 2025 18:28 +0000at://did:plc:erzeewmac5ppgpkkt2w2xjkd/app.bsky.feed.post/3llriu5utk22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/microbialoceanv.bsky.social/post/3llrhlsiphs2vNew project funded by the Austrian Science Fund: Gerhard J. Herndl, in collaboration with Tinkara Tinta (Marine Biology Station Piran), will study the microbiome in jellyfish 🪼 bloom life cycles. The three-year FWF-funded project starts on May 1, 2025. @fwf-at.bsky.social @univie.ac.at01 Apr 2025 18:05 +0000at://did:plc:erzeewmac5ppgpkkt2w2xjkd/app.bsky.feed.post/3llrhlsiphs2v