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Responses of Atlantic salmon skin to high water temperature

ABSTRACT: Climate change has resulted in record-breaking sea temperatures, posing significant challenges to the health, growth, and productivity of marine fish species, including farmed Atlantic salmon. As sea temperatures are projected to continue to rise, the impact of environmental changes requires significant attention. To devise effective climate adaptation strategies, there is a need to understand the response of salmon to sub-optimal temperatures alone and in-combination with other production-related stressors. Gills and skin were analyzed prior to and after temperature peaks, and before and after the varying simulated handling operations. The effects of the different operations upon macro level external injuries were also investigated. Results indicate that fluctuating and constant high temperatures induce macro- and micro-damages to tissues that may challenge salmon health and welfare, by having a negative effect upon scale loss and eye opacity, and reduced skin barrier integrity. This submission contains data of transcriptome analysis in skin.

ORGANISM(S): Salmo salar

PROVIDER: GSE320032 | GEO | 2026/02/20

REPOSITORIES: GEO

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