Mii de virusuri necunoscute, descoperite pe fundul Pacificului. Peste 99% nu mai fuseseră documentate • Newsweek România

Researchers have discovered thousands of unknown viral populations in the Pacific Ocean's Clarion-Clipperton Zone, with over 99% not previously documented. This area, rich in polymetallic nodules, is under consideration for deep-sea mining. The study reveals a vast viral diversity that could impact microbial ecosystems and biogeochemical cycles. The findings serve as a baseline for assessing ecological changes if mining occurs, highlighting the need for further research on the potential effects of such activities on these viral communities and their ecological roles.