Metagenomic Sequencing from Loihi Seamount

The Zetaproteobacteria are ubiquitous in marine environments, yet this class of Proteobacteria is only represented by a few closely related cultured isolates. In high-iron environments, such as diffuse hydrothermal vents, the Zetaproteobacteria are important members of the community driving its structure. Biogeography of Zetaproteobacteria has shown two ubiquitous operational taxonomic units (OTUs) yet much is unknown about their genomic diversity. This project focused on metagenomic sequencing of Zetaproteobacterial rich microbial communities.