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Viruses Play a Critical Role in The Ocean's Food Web, Study Finds
Researchers found nearly 1,700 new viruses in isolated, oxygen-free zones of the Dragon Hole, revealing a unique viral ecosystem affecting microbial populations underwater.
Summary
Virus. The word evokes images of illness and fears of outbreaks. Yet, in the oceans, not all viruses are bad news. Some play a helpful, even critical, role in sustaining marine life.