EXTREMOPHILE SCALE-UP FACILITY - ExSUF
The Center of Marine Biotechnology fermentation facility is capable of large-scale growth of microorganisms that require "extreme" growth conditions. Capabilities include growth at temperatures up to 105 C, extreme anaerobicity and saline concentrations up to 8 % wt/vol.

Hydrogen Metabolizing
Marine Methanogen
Picture by Dr. Kevin Sowers

Heterotrophic hyperthermophile,
Pyrococcus horikoshii
Note periplasmic space
Electron micrograph supplied
by Dr. Martin Kessel