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  • Global Comparison of the Bacterial Communities of Bilge Water, Boat Surfaces, and External Port Water
    Environmental Microbiology | Spotlight
    Global Comparison of the Bacterial Communities of Bilge Water, Boat Surfaces, and External Port Water

    Invasive species have been a worldwide problem for many years. However, the potential for microorganisms to become invasive is relatively underexplored. As the tools to study bacterial communities become more affordable, we are able to perform large-scale studies and examine bacterial communities in higher resolution than was previously practical. This study looked at the potential for bacteria to colonize both boat surfaces and bilge...

    Laura G. Schaerer, Ryan B. Ghannam, Timothy M. Butler, Stephen M. Techtmann
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