The Springer Handbook of Marine Biotechnology provides, for the first time, a complete and consistent overview over the methods, applications and products in the field of marine biotechnology. Edited by a renowned expert with a longstanding experience and including over 60 contributions from leading international scientists, this handbook is a major authoritative desk reference for everyone interested or working in the field of marine biotechnology and bioprocessing - from undergraduate and graduate students, over scientists and teachers, to professionals.