Ecology -- Which microorganisms are the main decomposers in the sea?

[ORF]

TL;DR

Ecology. Which microorganism are the main decomposers in the sea?

Hi,

On land, the nutrient cycle is closed by decomposer microorganisms (fungi, bacteria). Which organisms have the equivalent role in the sea?

Thank you for your time.

Cheers,
ORF

 

[jim mcnamara]

Decomposers in the oceans include bacteria and a wide variety of worm species. Shipworm communities decompose wood rapidly, for example.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1385110116300740

Short answer: bacteria