Seaweed could play key role in fish health

three gilthead bream on ice

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A recent study by Norwegian and Spanish researchers has found that seaweed could play a key role in reducing intestinal inflammation in farmed fish

Supported by the EU-funded BlueRemediomics and ALEHOOP projects, the research tackles a significant challenge in the aquaculture industry: maintaining fish health.

The study focuses on matrix metalloproteinases (MMP), enzymes found in vertebrates that are involved in tissue remodelling. 

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