A diverse microbiome may improve the adaptability of salmon at the sea stage

A diverse microbiome may improve the adaptability of salmon at the sea stage

Source: The Fish Site

1/13/2023

A diverse microbiome may improve the adaptability of salmon at the sea stage

Credit: Terje Aamodt, Nofima

A recent study explored the intestinal microbiota of Atlantic salmon during the seawater transfer process and found that gradually exposing the fish to changes in salinity led to a greater diversity in their intestinal bacterial communities – which could be associated with greater resilience and improved health.

There is wide consensus that the health and well-being of fish is highly influenced by their microbiota, which can play a fundamental role in different biological processes such as metabolism and immune response of the fish.

Salmon, Atlantic

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