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Phytoplankton growth is iron limited in at least 20% of the world’s oceans. Iron is an important nutrient required to synthesise enzymes necessary for photosynthesis, respiration, and nitrogen assimilation. Due to its low solubility in seawater, iron limitation of phytoplankton …

In regard to the more and more restrictive legislations on the use of organotins inantifouling coatings the need for the development of 'environmentally friendly' antifoulingformulations becomes urgent. This study was initiated by the screening of the antifoulingactivity of Scot…

This thesis is an account of my investigation on the natural products deriving from various marine algae and has resulted in the discovery of thirteen novel bioactive metabolites. Isolation and characterization of these unique molecules were carried out using different chromatog…

Marine ecosystems are complex and diverse, with multiple, often simultaneous processes influencing community structure and functioning. While algae play pivotal roles in supporting biodiversity and ecosystem function, dramatic population increases due to human-induced factors ar…