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Issue 4: Underwater Genomes

From whales to krill, corals to sponges, EBP Life Issue 4 dives into the ocean’s genomic frontier, where innovation, collaboration, and discovery run deep. In this issue, we spotlight new reference genomes and the R&D that makes them possible, from difficult DNA extractions to cutting-edge assemblies and annotation. We show how these resources are reshaping conservation, strengthening fisheries, and revealing the adaptations that enable marine life to thrive from sunlit shallows to the deep.

“Every genome sequenced from the sea adds to our map of Earth’s living systems. Together, these data guide smarter conservation, drive innovation, and deepen our connection to the planet’s most vital resource — the oceans.”

—Professor Harris Lewin

Chair, EBP Executive Council

Genomes Making Waves

EBP scientists are advancing marine genomics, revealing adaptations, improving conservation, and closing the genome gap beneath the waves.

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Spotlight: Phil Morin

From Jane Goodall’s forests to the labs of the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Dr. Phil Morin is pioneering genomics to protect whales, dolphins, and biodiversity worldwide.

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Dive into these EBP publications

EBP-affiliated projects around the world are diving deep to generate reference genomes from every phylum across the Tree of Life.

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The EBP Phase II: Illuminating the eukaryotic Tree of Life

Blaxter et al. outline EBP’s ambitious strategy to generate reference-quality genomes for at least half of all eukaryotic genera within the next four years (2025).

 Frontiers Hub: Blaxter et al. 2025 

EBP-standard assemblies

Taxa with genome assemblies meeting EBP-standard metrics in INSDC as of October 9, 2025.

 EBP Dashboard 
 GoaT Live 

Genomics for Biodiversity Conference: from genomes to impact

Save the Date: ERGA-BGE Conference

Dates:  29 - 31 October 2025

Online venue: ERGA YouTube

A first look at the Conference Program

Puzzled at Sea

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