
A larger burst size and switch from the lysogenic to lytic strategy were shown to contribute to enhanced viral productivity. Our study demonstrated increased viral production but decreased virus-mediated bacterial mortality after transplantation.

Therefore, we performed a series of transplantation experiments in the South China Sea to simulate environmental changes during sinking and investigate their effects on viral eco-dynamics and life strategy. However, as an important component of marine ecosystems, the role of viruses during sinking is still poorly understood.

Particle sinking is an important process in the ocean, influencing the biogeochemical cycle and driving the long-term preservation of carbon into the deep sea via the biological pump.
