 The study examined the microbiome of coral reefs in the Pacific Ocean, finding it to be much more diverse than previously thought. The study found that the microbiome of coral reefs varies greatly between locations, with some areas having more diverse microbes than others. Additionally, the study found that the microbiome of coral reefs was influenced by geographical location, with the microbiome of coral reefs being more similar to one another when located closer together. This article was authored by P. A. E. Galland, Hans Joachim Rushway, Gillum Salazar, and others.