Fish gut bacteria may play key role in regulating ocean health

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.

Bony fish, known as teleosts, constantly drink seawater and their intestines remove excess calcium and carbonate ions.

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