Whole shotgun metagenomic sequencing of the gut microbiome of tiger shrimp isolated from the coastal region of Bangladesh

Tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon) and other marine species depend heavily on their gut microbiota for health and wellbeing. This microbiome supports vital processes like immune regulation, disease resistance, and digestion. However, the environment in which the shrimp are raised can affect the gut microbiome's composition. While cultivated shrimp, which are usually maintained in regulated aquaculture systems, may encounter a different microbial population as a result of artificial settings, natural shrimp, when living in the wild, are exposed to a wide variety of microorganisms. In areas like Bangladesh, where both farmed and wild-caught shrimp play a substantial role in the local economy, it is especially important to comprehend these distinctions in order to enhance shrimp farming methods and ensure the sustainability of shrimp aquaculture.Objective of the Project:1.To compare the gut microbiomes of natural and cultured tiger shrimp from the coastal region of Bangladesh using whole shotgun metagenomic sequencing.2.To identify key differences in microbial diversity, abundance, and functional potential between the gut microbiomes of natural and cultured shrimp.3.To assess the impact of environmental factors (e.g., diet, habitat, farming practices) on the microbial communities in both natural and cultured shrimp.4. To explore the potential implications of microbiome differences for shrimp health, growth, and disease resistance in both wild and aquaculture settings