Temporal and Spatial Dynamics of <i>Vibrio harveyi</i>: An Environmental Parameter Correlation Investigation in a 4-Metre-Deep <i>Dicentrarchus labrax</i> Aquaculture Tank
2024
Alix Da Fonseca Ferreira | Roxane Roquigny | Thierry Grard | Cédric Le Bris
Nowadays, European seabass (<i>Dicentrarchus labrax</i>) aquaculture is undergoing a significant expansion. Nevertheless, the aquaculture industry is plagued by vibriosis. The spatial and temporal dynamics of <i>Vibrio harveyi</i> were studied on a European seabass farm in northern France during seven months of 2022. Concrete specimens were suspended and water was pumped from different depths (0.3 m, 2.15 m and 4 m deep), providing insights into the biofilm and planktonic <i>V. harveyi</i> dynamics. The abundances of <i>V. harveyi</i>, in the biofilm and free-living forms, were positively correlated. The water parameters revealed seasonal fluctuations in temperature, pH, and salinity, with no significant differences observed across the water column. Quantification of <i>V. harveyi</i> revealed no significant differences between depths, but seasonality, with peak abundances observed in August, correlated with temperature increases. Principal component analysis identified temperature as a primary driver, but also additional parameters, such as salinity and pH. Vibriosis occurred during the sampling period, providing valuable insights into the conditions before, during, and after the outbreaks. This study underscores the importance of understanding <i>V. harveyi</i> behaviour in aquaculture, particularly in the context of global warming, for effective disease management and sustainable practices.
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