Metagenomic investigation of viruses in green sea turtles ().

Green sea turtles are listed on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Red List of Threatened Species. Thus, conservation efforts, including investigation of factors affecting the health of green sea turtles, are critical. Viral communities play vital roles in maintaining animal health.

Comparative analysis of the fecal bacterial communities of hawksbill sea turtles (Eretmochelys imbricata) and green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas).

Hawksbill sea turtles (Eretmochelys imbricata) are important for maintaining healthy coral reef ecosystems currently qualify as "critically endangered" by the IUCN. Their gut microbiota is closely linked to host nutrition and health, however, the gut microbiota of hawksbill sea turtles from a natural reserve remains unclear. Therefore, exploring their microbial community structure in a natural reserve may provide valuable information on strategies for protecting this species.

Metagenomic comparison of gut communities between hawksbills (Eretmochelys imbricata) and green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas).

The gut microbiota is closely linked to host nutrition, immunity, and health. Here, metagenomic analysis was conducted to elucidate the taxonomic and functional diversity of gut communities from hawksbills and green sea turtles. In terms of diversity and abundance, the gut microbiota of herbivorous green sea turtles showed a higher bacterial diversity and richness than that of hawksbills.