1.5kb viral contigs of continental shelf seas

Here, we present a comprehensive analysis of the diversity and ecological potential of marine viruses in the ECSSC. A high-quality viral genome dataset comprising 310,628 vOTUs . This dataset, derived from 62 virome samples collected across the ECSSC from 2017 to 2022, represents the largest marine viral genome dataset from continental shelf seas. The viral community structure and diversity was characterized, virus-host interactions and the ecological roles of viruses in the ECSSC was explored.