Israel Oceanographic and Limnological Research

It’s not just about photosynthesis: New study reveals how toxic cyanobacteria survive extreme heat

Researchers discovered that Cyanobacteria survive extreme heat through dark respiration compensating for impaired photosynthetic electron transport. A heat-tolerant strain increased respiratory activity to support energy needs when photosynthesis is weakened.

SourceIsrael Oceanographic and Limnological Research·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 7, 2026

Tracking plastic in the deep sea: how the Levant Basin (East Mediterranean) became a sink for packaging waste

A new study reveals the Levant Basin as one of the world's most concentrated graveyards for plastic packaging, with research findings showing extremely high seafloor concentrations of plastic bags and packaging. The basin acts as a final sink due to high pressure and sedimentation.

SourceIsrael Oceanographic and Limnological Research·JournalMarine Pollution Bulletin·TypeMeta-analysis·DateSep 8, 2025

Tiny creatures, big insights: The microbial signature of the sea uncovered by copepods

A new study has discovered that the microbial signature of tiny planktonic crustaceans, called copepods, reflects ocean currents and environmental gradients more accurately than freely living microbes. This finding suggests that copepod-associated microbes could serve as valuable bioindicators for detecting shifts in marine ecosystems.

SourceIsrael Oceanographic and Limnological Research·JournalLimnology and Oceanography Letters·TypeObservational study·DateAug 13, 2025