Bivalves and microbes: a mini-review of their relationship and potential implications for human health in a rapidly warming ocean

Frontiers in Marine Science

Marine Science

Xiaoyan Jiang¹  Xin Luo¹  Robert Mkuye¹  Yang Xu¹  Guixiang He¹  Ke Yang¹  Yuewen Deng¹  Fortunatus Masanja¹  Xin Xu¹  Xiaolong Liu¹  Liqiang Zhao² 

[1] Fisheries College, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, China;Fisheries College, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, China;Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Aquatic Animal Disease Control and Healthy Culture, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, China;

关键词: bivalve;    microbial communities;    climate change;    heatwaves;    human health;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fmars.2023.1182438

 received in 2023-03-08, accepted in 2023-05-15,  发布年份 2023

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

Heatwaves have become increasingly frequent and intense, posing a significant threat to the survival and health of marine bivalves. The temperature fluctuations associated with heatwaves can cause significant alterations in the composition and quantity of microbial communities in bivalves, resulting in changes to their immunological responses, gut microbiome, oxidative stress levels, and other physiological processes and eventually making them more susceptible to diseases and mass mortalities. This is particularly concerning because some of these bivalves are consumed raw, which could represent a risk to human health. This paper provides an overview of the current state of knowledge regarding the impact of marine heatwaves on bivalves and their microbial communities, demonstrating the intricate relationship between heatwaves, microbial ecosystems, and bivalve health. Our analysis highlights the need for additional research to establish the underlying mechanisms of these reactions and to develop appropriate conservation and management strategies to limit the impact of heatwaves on bivalves and their microbial ecosystems.

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