Synergistic degradation of fucoidans in the ocean.

Fucoidans, a class of complex polysaccharides produced by brown algae and diatoms, contribute to long-term carbon sequestration owing to their resistance to microbial degradation 1,2 .

Fucoidans, a class of complex polysaccharides produced by brown algae and diatoms, contribute to long-term carbon sequestration owing to their resistance to microbial degradation 1,2 . Although individual microorganisms can break down portions of these polysaccharides 3-5 , it…