Study of bacteria associated with Macrocystis pyrifera in environments with glacial and oceanic influence in the Magallanes Region, Chile

The kelp Macrocystis pyrifera forms important underwater forests that are essential for biodiversity, but global warming is altering temperature, salinity, and freshwater input, affecting the subantarctic marine ecosystems of Magallanes. These changes impact the kelp and its associated microbiome. This study examines the bacterial diversity associated with M. pyrifera using 16S rRNA metabarcoding in two environments with glacial and oceanic influence