Home / News / World News / Article / Fish gut bacteria may play key role in regulating ocean health

Fish gut bacteria may play key role in regulating ocean health

A new study suggests bacteria in the intestines of bony fish help produce calcium carbonate, a mineral that supports ocean chemistry and acts as an important carbon sink, potentially influencing marine ecosystems

Listen to this article :
Gulf toadfish (Opsanus beta). Pic/Rosenstiel School of Marine

Gulf toadfish (Opsanus beta). Pic/Rosenstiel School of Marine

A new study suggests that bacteria in fish intestines may work together with their hosts to produce a form of calcium carbonate.

This mineral plays an important role in ocean chemistry and serves as a significant carbon sink. 

How do you like the new new mid-day.com experience? Share your feedback and help us improve.

Read Next Story
US shoots down Iranian drones, strikes radar sites near Strait of Hormuz

Trending Stories

Latest Photoscta-pos

Latest VideosView All

Latest Web StoriesView All

Mid-Day FastView All

Advertisement