Cetacean Microbiota: Ecological Alterations and Their Impact on Health of These Mammals
Johanna Cortés Gallego*
Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Department of Genetics and Microbiology, Spain.
*Corresponding Author: Johanna Cortes Gallego, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Department of Genetics and Microbiology, Spain.
https://doi.org/10.58624/SVOAMB.2025.06.008
Received: March 16, 2025
Published: April 10, 2025
Citation: Gallego JC. Cetacean Microbiota: Ecological Alterations and Their Impact on Health of These Mammals. SVOA Microbiology 2025, 6:2, 66-70. doi:10.58624/ SVOAMB.2025.06.008
Abstract
The microbiota of cetaceans plays a fundamental role in the health of these marine mammals and is influenced by various environmental factors. Pollution and changes in microorganism composition can lead to severe pathologies, including epizootics such as those caused by Morbillivirus. This study reviews the microbiota of free-ranging and captive cetaceans, highlighting differences between both environments and the effects of contaminants on microbial ecology. Additionally, conservation strategies based on microbiological surveillance are analyzed.
Keywords: Microbiota, Cetaceans, Pollution, Epizootics, Conservation.
