Global Ocean Sampling Expedition

The Global Ocean Sampling Expedition (GOSE) is a scientific initiative aimed at understanding the diversity and functionality of microbial communities in the world's oceans. Launched by the Craig Venter Institute in 2003, the expedition involved the collection of water samples from various locations across the oceans. The primary goal was to explore and document the vast genetic diversity of marine microorganisms, including bacteria, archaea, and viruses.