Ocean warming may supercharge a tiny microbe that controls marine nutrients

Rising ocean temperatures driven by marine heat waves and climate change are reaching deep waters, raising concerns about disruptions to the ocean's fragile chemical and biological systems. But new research suggests that a key marine microbe, Nitrosopumilus maritimus, may already be adjusting to warmer and more nutrient-poor conditions. Scientists believe these adaptable microorganisms, which rely heavily on iron and carry out ammonia oxidation, could significantly influen...