Marine sponge associated microbial community metagenomic sequencing
Marine sponges represent a miscellaneous invertebrate lineage that harbors diverse microbial communities, contributing considerably to the total sponge biomass (about 35%). They are sessile organisms renowned for their outstanding filtering processes and are recognized to possess symbiotic microorganisms proficient in nutrient cycling within their mesohyl. Sponge-associated microbes are known for their ability to produce a variety of bioactive natural products and extracellular hydrolytic enzymes, which are believed to contribute beneficially to the metabolism and overall health status of their sponge host. This study aimed to produce metagenomic data for the microbial community associated with marine sponges derived from the Red Sea.