New extensive sampling transforms our understanding of global marine diversity

Jonathan Belmaker

doi:10.1371/journal.pbio.3003440

New extensive sampling transforms our understanding of global marine diversity

Jonathan Belmaker

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Scientists still have a very limited understanding of marine biodiversity. A new study in PLOS Biology using unprecedented global environmental DNA (eDNA) sampling reveals the extent of our ignorance and charts the way forward.

Original language	English
Article number	e3003440
Journal	PLOS Biology
Volume	23
Issue number	10
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.3003440
State	Published - 31 Oct 2025
Externally published	Yes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Neuroscience
General Immunology and Microbiology
General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
General Agricultural and Biological Sciences

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