ABSTRACT
Marine microorganisms represent the most common source of enzymes because of their broad biochemical diversity, feasibility of mass culture, and ease of genetic manipulation (Niehaus et al. 1999). The world’s oceans cover more than 70% of our planet surface; countless marine microorganisms contain biochemical secrets that can provide new insights and understanding of enzymes. Because the microbial enzymes are relatively more stable and active than the corresponding enzymes derived from plants or animals, marine microorganisms have been attracting more and more attention as a resource for new enzymes (Kin 2006).
