Dear Colleagues,

Oceans comprise 71% of the surface area of the earth. Keeping this data in mind, it is easy to understand why natural product chemists have looked to marine organisms as a novel source of new molecules since the early 80s. The marine environment is an excellent reservoir of novel bioactive molecules because they have chemical features not found in terrestrial organisms.

In this Special Issue, we will collect really creative and original works related to unusual skeletons, halogenated molecules, sulfur molecules, and nitrogen molecules in the form of original research articles and reviews, isolated from marine macro- and microorganisms, as well as original methodologies used to assign absolute stereochemistry.

Because it is largely recognized that scientific works by women are often overlooked [1] despite the importance of authorship in determining careers, we would especially appreciate original contributions with the lead and/or corresponding author being a woman.

Prof. Dr. Valeria Costantino
Guest Editor

1. www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190207102624.htm

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• marine organisms
• molecules
• halogenated compounds
• sulfur compounds
• nitrogen compounds
• new inspiring skeletons