Largest-ever study of ocean DNA has created essential catalog of marine life
Thuwal, Saudi Arabia (SPX) Jan 17, 2024
The ocean is the world's largest habitat, yet much of its biodiversity is still unknown. A study published in Frontiers in Science marks a significant breakthrough, reporting the largest and most comprehensive database of marine microbes to date - matched with biological function, location, and habitat type. "The KMAP Global Ocean Gene Catalog 1.0 is a leap toward understanding the ocean's