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Great Barrier Reef Microbiome Mapped, New Species Discovered
Published Wednesday, July 22, 2026 · Updated July 22
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Key points are extracted by an AI model and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original sources.- Researchers have mapped the microbiome of the Great Barrier Reef, documenting more than 360,000 distinct viruses and over 500 new bacterial species.
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- The Guardian
The research highlights the critical role of microorganisms in marine ecosystems and offers new tools for monitoring reef health in the face of climate change and human activity.
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