Driven by a surge in global interest in natural products, macroalgae or seaweed, has
emerged as a prime source for nutraceuticals and pharmaceutical applications …

The present work was performed to evaluate the levels of phytochemical constituents and
the antioxidant and antibacterial properties of marine red seaweed (Kappaphycus alvarezii) …

Fatty acids (FAs) are used, often in combination with stable isotopes (SIs), as chemical
biomarkers to assess the contribution of different prey to the diet of consumers and define …

In this study, biomass characterization and sustainable biorefinery were determined using
microwave-assisted extraction to recover valuable biocompounds from the green-tide …

Environmental contamination is an increasing problem and one of the main threats to
human health. While euglenoids have been shown to tolerate high levels of metals, little is …

Epiphytic diatoms growing in Mediterranean seagrass meadows, particularly those of the
genus Cocconeis, are abundant and ecologically significant, even in naturally acidified …

Gracilaria salicornia is an agar-producing red macroalga commonly found growing in the
intertidal and upper subtidal on various substrates with distribution across the Indo-Pacific …

Anthropogenically increasing atmospheric CO2 causes changes in the carbon chemistry of
seawater. With these changes, the HCO3− and CO2 concentration of seawater increases …

Algae grow faster due to their higher photosynthetic efficiency than terrestrial plants, making
them more productive. Assimilating carbon dioxide and transforming it into chemical …

As I present this thesis, I am deeply grateful to those who have supported and guided me
throughout this journey. I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to my promotors, Prof …