Gastrointestinal Microbiomes of Fish and Shellfish and Their Applications in Disease Therapeutics

Aquaculture has become an increasingly important industry today, and with rising demand for fish, the sector has been working diligently to enhance production while maintaining quality and improving efficiency. However, excessive use of antibiotics and other chemicals to control diseases in aquaculture has raised concerns about potential impacts on fish consumers and the aquatic environment. As a result, there has been concern about finding alternative methods to maintain fish health and boost productivity. In a recent investigation, it has been discovered that the use of the gastrointestinal commensal microbiome species can control the spread of diseases in aquaculture farming effectively. Therefore, the potential to manipulate the gastrointestinal microbiome to improve health and production is a fascinating prospect that has gained considerable attention in recent years.