* First volume entirely devoted to the effects of high pressure on microorganisms * Brings together the high-pressure physiology of piezophiles and non-piezophiles * Spans the range from basic science to practical applications * Provides fundamental insight for food technologists applying high pressure for food preservation * Includes unique material to illustrate bacterial adaptations to extreme high-pressure environments * Provides a basis for novel biotechnological applications using high pressure * Highlights the microbial wealth and ecological impact of the deep biosphere * Comprehensive source of information on ecology, physiology, and genomics of deep sea bacteria