Bacterial biofilm colonization and succession in tropical marine waters are similar across different types of stone materials used in seawall construction.

ABSTRACT: Seawalls are important in protecting coastlines from currents, erosion, sea-level rise, and flooding. They are, however, associated with reduced biodiversity, due to their steep orientation, lack of microhabitats, and the materials used in their construction. Hence, there is considerable interest in modifying seawalls to enhance the settlement and diversity of marine organisms, as microbial biofilms play a critical role facilitating algal and invertebrate colonization. We assessed how different stone materials, ranging from aluminosilicates to limestone and concrete, affect biofilm formation. Metagenomic assessment of marine microbial communities indicated no significant impact of material on microbial diversity, irrespective of the diverse surface chemistry and topography. Based on KEGG p

SUBMITTER: Summers S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9358718 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature