# Draft genome sequences of three rhodopsin possessing Croceitalea sp. strains, isolated from the sea surface microlayer in Japan

## TL;DR

This paper presents draft genomes of three Croceitalea bacteria with rhodopsins, isolated from the sea surface in Japan.

## Contribution

The novelty lies in sequencing three new Croceitalea strains with rhodopsins from the Japanese sea surface microlayer.

## Key findings

- Three Croceitalea sp. strains with rhodopsin genes were isolated from the sea surface microlayer.
- The draft genomes provide insights into the genetic diversity of microbial rhodopsins in this genus.

## Abstract

Here, we present the draft genome sequences of three Croceitalea sp. strains containing microbial rhodopsins, isolated from the Japanese coastal sea surface microlayer, which is exposed to intense sunlight. This study will contribute to the understanding of the genus Croceitalea and the diversity of microbial rhodopsins.