Article #85870

Times of India

Times of India

Title Scientists uncover 500 plus new bacterial species hidden in Great Barrier Reef Source Times of India
Description Scientists have created the first comprehensive map of the Great Barrier Reef's open-water microbiome by analysing DNA from 48 reefs. The study identified 584 previously unknown bacterial species and more than 362,000 viruses. Researchers say the database could help monitor reef health and detect environmental changes before visible damage appears.
Link https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/scientists-mapped-the-invisible-microbiome-of-the-great-barrier-reef-and-found-more-than-500-new-bacterial-species-and-over-300000-viruses-in-its-waters/articleshow/132580144.cms Published At 2026-07-23 08:54:02 (6 days ago)
Created At 2026-07-23 09:12:34 Updated At 2026-07-23 09:12:34