Why Microbiomes?
Microbiota in skin mucous and in gill arches form the first line of defense in protecting fish from disease and pollutants. They respond rapidly to events even before changes to growth, reproduction, and survival are shown. However, little is known about the microbiome of native Australian fish. The microbiome of fish may represent an important non-lethal management tool in assessing the “health” of fishes and act as an early indicator of changes in their environment, such as increased pollutants.
Hooked On Microbes 