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Other Microbial Observatories exist, particularly those funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). Some examples are to be found here:
Mono Lake Microbial Observatory
North Temperate Lakes Microbial Observatory
MOCAT - A Tropical Microbial Observatory
Sapelo Island Microbial Observatory
Fe-oxidizing Microbial Observatory
Salt Plains Microbial Observatory
Here are some other resources:
LTER Microbial Observatories Summary