Metagenomic sequencing of prokaryotic microbiota from tropical surface seawater

Genome Announc. 2013 Aug 15;1(4):e00540-13. doi: 10.1128/genomeA.00540-13.

Abstract

Tropical seawater harbors a rich diversity of microorganisms as a result of its nutrient-rich environment, constant supply of sufficient sunlight, and warm climate. In this report, we present the complexity of the microbial diversity of the surface seawater of the Georgetown coast as determined using next-generation sequencing technology.