The Mariana Trench is the deepest known site in the Earth’s oceans, reaching a depth of over 11,000 meters at the Challenger Deep. Recent studies have revealed the trench waters host distinctive microbial planktonic communities. However, the genetic potential of microbial communities within this zone is poorly understood. Now, a study from researchers led by the University of East Anglia undertakes the most comprehensive analysis of … Continue reading Unique oil-eating bacteria found in world’s deepest ocean trench.