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Great Barrier Reef Microbiome Discovery

Updated 2026-07-22 15:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

Scientists have mapped the Great Barrier Reef's microbiome, discovering 500 bacterial species previously unknown to science. The research also identified over 800,000 viral genomes.

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The Guardian
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2026-07-22 15:00 UTC
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