Clupea harengus r16S Blood microbiome Metagenome
For this 16S rRNA-based microbiome analysis, we focused on the blood microbiome of Clupea harengus using a liquid biopsy approach. The goal was to characterize and compare the microbial communities present in the blood across at least three distinct groups of herring populations sampled from different locations in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. This study aims to reveal potential differences in blood-associated microbial profiles, providing insight into host-microbiome interactions and their ecological or physiological relevance in marine fish.