Microbial genomics of the southern ocean: monitoring environmental health

该计划将获得对微生物生态学的综合理解，这对于确定保持世界生态系统健康的方法至关重要。通过发展独特的微生物基因组学计划，澳大利亚将继续成为南极生物学的世界领导者，加强澳大利亚在具有全球意义的技术创新科学计划方面的声誉，培训当地科学家掌握尖端基因组生物学，并促进国际社会对从微生物生态学到气候变化等科学的兴趣。

This program will derive an integrated understanding of microbial ecology which is essential for determining ways of preserving the health of the World's ecosystems. Through the development of a unique microbial genomics program, Australia will remain a world leader in Antarctic biology, strengthening Australia's reputation in technologically innovative scientific programs of global significance, training local scientists in cutting edge genomic biology and fostering the interests of the international community in sciences ranging from microbial ecology to climate change.