Description:Written by experts in the field, Marine Microbiology presents the latest experimental techniques in the detail required for modern environmental microbiological research. Chapters start with the introduction and background of a particular method, followed by a concise description of the procedures involved. There is also a list of vendors who supply critical components which includes names, addresses, and websites at the end of each chapter. Key Features* Covers both established and novel current methods* Historical perspective* Enumeration of autotrophic picoplankton, bacteria and viruses* Fingerprinting Viral Assemblages by Pulsed Field Gel electrophoresis (PFGE)* Fluorescence in situ hybridization with rRNA-targeted oligonucleotide probes* Detection of phytoplankton by remote sensing* Marine pollution microbiology* Microbes in extreme environments* List of suppliers provided at end of each chapter* Colour plate section