Jeff D. Ojwach

Jeff D. Ojwach has completed his PhD in Microbial Ecology at the University of East Anglia. His research focuses on microbial sulfur cycling, DMSP, DMS metabolism, and methane production in marine environments, as well as the relationships between microbial activity and global biogeochemical processes.

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    The smell of the sea: how microbes shape Earth’s sulfur story

    2025-12-10T15:25:00

    That distinctive “sea breeze” scent we associate with the coast isn’t just nostalgia; it’s the smell of microbial chemistry at work. Behind it lies an intricate web of microbial pathways turning sulfur compounds into gases that help shape Earth’s climate.