Viewing Marine Bacteria, Their Activity and Response to Environmental Drivers from Orbit
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
4-1-2014
Department
Coastal Sciences, Gulf Coast Research Laboratory
Abstract
Satellite-based remote sensing of marine microorganisms has become a useful tool in predicting human health risks associated with these microscopic targets. Early applications were focused on harmful algal blooms, but more recently methods have been developed to interrogate the ocean for bacteria. As satellite-based sensors have become more sophisticated and our ability to interpret information derived from these sensors has advanced, we have progressed from merely making fascinating pictures from space to developing process models with predictive capability. Our understanding of the role of marine microorganisms in primary production and global elemental cycles has been vastly improved as has our ability to use the combination of remote sensing data and models to provide early warning systems for disease outbreaks. This manuscript will discuss current approaches to monitoring cyanobacteria and vibrios, their activity and response to environmental drivers, and will also suggest future directions.
Publication Title
Microbial Ecology
Volume
67
Issue
3
First Page
489
Last Page
500
Recommended Citation
Grimes, D. J.,
Ford, T. E.,
Colwell, R. R.,
Baker-Austin, C.,
Martinez-Urtaza, J.,
Subramanian, A.,
Capone, D. G.
(2014). Viewing Marine Bacteria, Their Activity and Response to Environmental Drivers from Orbit. Microbial Ecology, 67(3), 489-500.
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