Endozoicomonas lisbonensis was named after the Portuguese capital and has the ability to reduce nitrates to nitrites, actively contributing to the nitrogen cycle, which is essential for coral health.

Endozoicomonas lisbonensis is the name of a novel bacterium discovered by Técnico researchers in partnership with Oceanário de Lisboa. The research article was published on 5 March.

The discovery and identification of this new bacterium is the result of the research developed by Daniela Silva, Matilde Marques and Joana Couceiro, master’s and doctoral students at Técnico, accompanied by Tina Keller-Costa and Rodrigo Costa, researchers at the Institute for Bioengineering and Biosciences (iBB), a research unit affiliated with Técnico, Núria Baylina and Elsa Santos, Head of Biology and Conservation and Head Aquarist at Oceanário de Lisboa, respectively. See more.