Indigenous microbiota play a critical role in the lives of their vertebrate hosts. In human and
mouse models it is increasingly clear that innate and adaptive immunity develop in close …

Fish mucus layers are the main surface of exchange between fish and the environment, and
they possess important biological and ecological functions. Fish mucus research is …

Fish are always susceptible to a variety of lethal diseases caused by different types of
bacterial, fungal, viral and parasitic agents. The unscientific management practises such as …

The mucosal surfaces and associated microbiota of fish are an important primary barrier and
provide the first line of defense against potential pathogens. An understanding of the skin …

Interactions between bacteria and their host represent a full continuum from pathogenicity to
mutualism. From an evolutionary perspective, host-bacteria relationships are no longer …

Aquatic organisms are increasingly exposed to lowering of environmental pH due to
anthropogenic pressure (eg acid rain, acid mine drainages). Such acute variations trigger …

Interactions between parasite, host and host-associated microbiota are increasingly
understood as important determinants of disease progression and morbidity. Salmon lice …

The commensal microbiota of fish skin is suspected to provide a protection against
opportunist infections. The skin of fish harbors a complex and diverse microbiota that closely …

Background Fish skin microbiomes are rarely studied in inland water systems, in spite of
their importance for fish health and ecology. This is mainly because fish species distribution …

The decline of coral reefs due to anthropogenic disturbances is having devastating impacts
on biodiversity and ecosystem services. Here we highlight the potential and challenges of …