Defining the seafloor microbiome of the Gulf of Mexico and its response to oil perturbation
W. A. Overholt, P. Schwing, D. Hastings, D. J. Hollander, J. E. Kostka
The paper characterizes the seafloor microbiome in the Gulf of Mexico, showing it is consistent with depth and sediment stratification, and that DWH-impacted sites had recovered after two years.
bioRxiv · Feb 1, 2019 · PreprintEcology