Great Barrier Reef Genomic Database
Great Barrier Reef Genomic Database
The Great Barrier Reef (GBR) Genomic Database sets to establish a searchable database of 10 000 microbial genomes, transcriptomic and associated environmental data from samples collected within the Great Barrier Reef. Microorganisms play a fundamental role in the functioning and stability of coral reefs and often first to respond to changes in the environment. The Great Barrier ReefMicrobial Genomic Database sub-facility is funded by the Department of Environment and Science, Queensland.
Great Barrier Reef Microbial Genomic Database ceased operations in June 2023, however data is still available through the AODN Portal.
Ray Berkelmans, AIMS
Why it’s important
With coral reefs becoming increasingly threatened by localised impacts including declining water quality, increased recreational use and pressures from climate change, shifts in the composition and function of microbial communities can provide crucial diagnostic information to the extent of these impacts. Microbial sampling of both seawater and sediments from 50 sites across the Great Barrier Reef will provide the first comprehensive open access repository of microbial genomic data from the region.
Useful information
Operating institution
Australian Institute of Marine Science
Co-investors
Department of Environment and Science, Queensland ∙ The University of Queensland
Acknowledging IMOS
Users of IMOS data are required to clearly acknowledge the source material by including the following statement:
Australia’s Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS) is enabled by the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS). It is operated by a consortium of institutions as an unincorporated joint venture, with the University of Tasmania as Lead Agent.