Directions: The food web was a major focus of this module. There is an active food web in our oceans as well, and it has a very prominent “microbial loop.” Please read the “Caught in the Food Web” article.

Write a three to five page paperwhich describes the Pomeroy article and search for more recent findings on the topic (e.g., recent advances in nitrification in our ocean). Please use AAU’s LIRN Library to search for these articles. You may utilize the Academic Resource Center (ARC) for a concise guide on how to use LIRN and for APA formatting guidelines.