RNA-Based Assessment of Diversity and Composition of Active Archaeal Communities in the German Bight

Figure 1

Satellite image of the German Bight showing the locations of the seven sampling sites (Image: ESA/NASA - SOHO/LASCO). Samples taken during an algal bloom (samples 659, 660, 664, 670, and 671) are shown in red. Sample 655 taken at a river outfall and sample 658 originating from outside the algal bloom in blue and green, respectively.