An Alga of the Genus Micromonas (IMAGE) Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel (GEOMAR) Caption An alga of the genus Micromonas, for which the first transformation protocols are presented. Since Micromonas photosynthesizes with the chloroplast (shown here in green) and is very abundant in the ocean, it plays a role in the global carbon cycle Credit Tom Deerinck, Mark Ellisman, Alexandra Worden Usage Restrictions In the context of this press release only License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.