Marine bioprospecting: an underwater world of opportunity.
In the oceans of the world the biggest treasures are still waiting to be discovered. They come in the form of bioactive compounds from all kinds of marine organisms and are applicable for healthcare and several other industries. These compounds with valuable properties, some with the potential to become disruptive products in the market can be discovered anywhere under the water, floating in the abysses or hidden in the sediments. Some are the outcome of symbiotic associations, others because of the unique habitats where they have evolved during millions of years.
