1. Name of the Department: Fisheries Hydrography
2. About Department:
3. Department-wise distribution of course credits:
DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES HYDROGRAPHY
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F HY 111
F HY 112
F HY 113
F HY 124
F HY 125
F HY 226
F HY 317
F HY 328
F HY 329
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Department and Courses
Meteorology and Geography
Techniques of Soil Analysis
Limnology
Physical Oceanography
Chemical Oceanography
Marine Biology
Aquatic Biodiversity
Aquatic pollution
Coastal Zone Management
Semester
Credits
SEMESTER- I
4
F HY 111
Theory
Practical
Meteorology and Geography
1+1
2
Nature of Atmosphere: weather and climate. Composition of
atmosphere, structure of atmosphere. Green house effect, Global
warming Temperature: periodic, horizontal and vertical temperature
variations; Humidity and water vapour: relationship between
temperature and humidity; distribution of water vapour in
atmosphere; evaporation. Condensation and precipitation: process of
conditions of condensation, forms of condensation. Precipitation;
forms of precipitation, rainfall in India and AP. Clouds and
thunderstorms: amount of cloudiness; ceiling; classification of
clouds; conditions of cloud formation; reporting and identification of
clouds; thunderstorms. Atmospheric pressure: pressure units;
meaning of Atmospheric pressure; the laws of Gases; pressure units;
vertical, horizontal and periodic variations; isobars and pressure
gradients. Wind: characteristics of wind motion; factors effecting
wind motion. Terrestrial or planetary winds; planetary pressure belts.
Planetary wind system; secondary winds. Planetary wind system;
monsoon winds; land and sea breeze. Tropical cyclones: storm
divisions; pressure and winds; vertical structure of storm centre;
hurricane, hurricane warning. Weather forecasting: forecasting
process; role of satellite in weather forecasting. Introduction to
Geography; shape, size and structure of the earth. Concepts of
latitude, longitude, and great circles. Model globe, maps and
different types of projections; cartography; landscape.
Meteorology: Graphic representation of structure of atmosphere;
physical layering and compositional layering. Temperature
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5
F HY 112
Theory
Practical
6
F HY 113
Theory
Practical
instruments: simple thermometers; six's Max-Min Thermometer;
thermograph. Isotherms: world mean temperatures-January to July.
India means temperatures - January to July. Humidity measurement:
hygrometer; psychrometer; relative humidity; dew point.
Condensation: observation and identification of various types of
clouds. Precipitation: measurement of rainfall using rain gauge.
Mapping Indian monsoons: south-west monsoon and rainfall in June,
North-east monsoon and rainfall in December; isohyetsAtmospheric pressure measurement: fortin's mercurial barometer;
Aneroid barometer. Isobars; India mean pressure - Jan to July. Wind
observation and measurement: wind vane; cup anemometer. Ideal
terrestrial/planetary pressure and wind systems: diagrammatic
representation. Geography: The Earth: diagrammatic representation
of shape, size, structure, Zones, latitudes, longitudes and great
circles. Typical landscape mapping; map reading. Geographical
terms used in landscape
Techniques of Soil Analysis
1+1
2
Standard solutions dilute solutions units of concentration. Acid, base,
salts; Hydrogen ions, concept of pH and buffer. Physical properties
of soil; soil color. Soil texture, soil structure, pore size, bulk density,
water holding capacity, soil types and their distribution. Soil
chemistry soil colloids, cations exchange, organic carbon, carbon
nitrogen ratio, soil fertility. Soil characteristics: origin and nature of
soils. Laboratory glass wares and equipment used in water and soil
analysis. Soil reactions: Acidity, Alkalinity, Conductivity. Saline
soils. Alkali soils, acid sulphate soils, iron pyrites, soil reclamation.
Soil quality criteria/ requirements for aquaculture. Lime manures,
fertilizers, micronutrients, zeolites, alum, gypsum.
Principles
of
Titrymetry,
Gravimetry,
Potentiometry,
Conductometry, Refractometry. colourimetry, Turbidimetry,
Spectrophotometry (UV, Visible, Flame, AAS), computerized
instrument system. Determination of soil texture, soil pH,
conductivity, soil available nitrogen, available phosphorus, and
organic carbon.
Limnology
2+1
3
Introduction to limnology: inland water types, their identities and
distribution. Ponds and lakes; streams and rivers; dynamics of lentic
and lotic environments. Lakes their origin and their diversity: famous
lakes of the world and India; Nature of lake environment;
morphometry, physical and chemical conditions biological relations
Plankton: planktonic organisms; classification of plankton;
distribution of plankton: geographic, vertical, horizontal and
seasonal distribution of phytoplankton and zooplankton: Aquatic
plants: character, classification, zonation. limnological role. Nekton:
distribution, movements. Benthos: classification; periphyton;
zonation; Distribution; movements, profundal bottom fauna.
Biological productivity: classification of lakes based on productivity;
quantitative relationships in a standing crop; trophic dynamics;
successional phenomena; indices of productivity of lakes. Lotic
environments: running waters in general; physical conditions.
Classification of lotic environments, biological conditions;
Productivity of lotic environments.
Determination of physical characteristics of water. Determination of
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chemical characteristics of water. Study of plankton periphyton,
benthos, aquatic insects and macrovegetation Estimation of primary
productivity in fresh water bodies.
SEMESTER-II
4
F HY 124
Theory
Practical
5
F HY 125
Theory
Practical
Physical Oceanography
2+1
3
Oceanography-definition & branches of oceanography. World's
major oceans. National & International institutes of Oceanography
The earth and the ocean basin, distribution of water and land; relief
of sea floor; ‘Major feature of Topography and Terminology; Major
Divisions: Continental margin. Ocean basin floor, Mid ocean ridge
system. Deep sea trenches and deeps. Oceanic heat budget Relief in
Indian oceans. Ocean Waves: Definition and terms; classification
Difference between surface and long waves; wave theories; surface
wave generation; spreading growth; Beaufort Scale; Spilling and
breaking waves; long waves. Tsunamis, Seiches, internal waves.
Ocean Tides: Definition; Tidal phenomenon, elementary tidal
definition; Tidal inequalities; tide producing forces, types of tides,
tidal bores, and tide prediction. Ocean Currents: Definitions and
features; Direct and indirect methods forces acting on sea waters;
drift currents, Ekman spirals, upwelling, sinking, gradient currents;
Thermohaline circulation; characteristics; course, significance of
some major ocean currents of the world. El-Nino. Physical properties
of sea water: Salinity, Temperature; thermal properties sea water;
other properties of sea water; Residence time of constituents in
seawater. absorption of radiation; eddy conductivity; diffusivity and
viscosity. Properties of sea ice; Transmission of sound; absorption of
radiation; General distribution of temperature, salinity and density:
Salinity and temperature of surface layer (SST), subsurface
distribution of temperature and salinity;The T-S diagram;water
masses of Indian oceans.
Operation of oceanographic instruments- Nansen reversing water
sampler. Reversing thermometer, CTD. Bathythermograph. Grabs.
Corers. Current meters. Tidal gauges. Echo-sounder. Bottom
topography of ocean. Submersibles
Chemical Oceanography
1+1
2
Definition, electronic configuration of water molecule. Chemistry of
sea water: Constancy of composition; elements present in sea water;
artificial sea water. Dissolved gases in sea water; Carbon dioxide
system and alkalinity, Inorganic agencies affecting composition of
sea water. Distribution of phosphorous, nitrogen compounds and
silicates in the oceans, Factors influencing the distribution of
nutrients.
Determination of DO, CO2, Salinity, Alkalinity, Nitrates, phosphates
and silicates in sea water.
SEMESTER-III- NIL
SEMESTER-IV
3
4
F HY 226
Theory
Practical
Marine Biology
1+1
2
Introduction: Divisions of marine environment- pelagic, benthic,
euphotic, aphotic divisions and their subdivisions. Populations of
oceans - general account of major groups of phytoplankton, sea
weeds, major zooplankton groups. Environmental factors affecting
life in the oceans- salinity, temperature, light, currents, waves, tides,
oxygen, and carbon dioxide. Marine food chains and food webs.
Primary , secondary and tertiary production vertical migration of
zooplankton, 'Phytoplankton-Zooplankton relationship, geographical
and seasonal variation in plankton production, plankton and fisheries.
Benthos- a life in rocky, sandy, and muddy shores. Mud banks Coral
reefs. Boring and fouling organisms. Bioluminescence and indicator
species, Red tides.
Study of common instruments used for collection of plankton and
benthos. Collection, preservation and analysis of phytoplankton,
zooplankton, sea weeds, mangroves and benthos.
SEMESTER-V
5
F HY 317
Theory
Practical
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Aquatic Biodiversity
2+1
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Ecology: Definition; Ecological Hierarchy; Subdivisions of
Ecology, Ecosystem: Principles and concepts; Examples of
Ecosystems: Production and Decomposition; Homeostasis of the
Ecosystem, Energy flow: Definition; Concepts of Productivity;
Biogeochemical Cycles: Patterns and Basic types, cycling of Organic
nutrients; Pathways, Limiting factors and governing laws. Ecological
Indicators. Community Ecology: The biotic community. Ecological
Dominance; community analysis; species diversity in communities;
patterns in communities, ecotones. Population ecology: population
group prosperities, population density and indices of relative
abundance. Types of interaction -animal association- Symbiosis,
commensalisms, parasitism, etc., Autecology: Concepts of habitat
and ecological Niche; Natural Selection; Artificial Selection.
Estuaries- classification; physico-chemical factors; biota and
productivity; example of some Indian estuaries. Mangrovesdefinition, mangrove plants, factors affecting distribution. Mangrove
flora and fauna. Conservation of habitats: endangered species and
their conservation, fish passes for migratory fishes, Protected areas,
marine parks and sanctuaries, mangrove afforestation. Artificial
reefs.
Aquatic species diversity and their adaptive characters/ associations.
Collection and identification of corals and coral reef biota. Visit to
marine structures on the coast, collection and identification of Borers
and Fouler organisms, assessment of the damages and appraisal of
remedial measures. Threat analysis of various aquatic habitats. Visit
to a marine park/sanctuary. Understanding the steps involved in
protecting endangered habitats and species (Horse shoe crab. Marine
turtles, sharks and marine mammals).
SEMESTER-VI
12+9
4
21
4
F HY 328
Theory
Practical
5
F HY 329
Theory
Practical
Aquatic pollution
1+1
2
Pollution: Definition, Classification of water pollution- physical,
chemical and biological, Terminologies. Domestic wastescomposition and pollution effects- sewage treatment and its reuse.
Agricultural wastes- organic detritus, nutrients. Adverse effects of
oxygen demanding wastes: importance of dissolved oxygen; Oxygen
demand; BOD; COD; Oxygen budget; Biological effects of organic
matter. Excessive plant nutrients: Eutrophication. Biological
indicators of pollution. Pesticide types and categories; inorganic
pesticides, Organo-chlorine compounds, Organo-phosphorous
compounds; Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs); Bioaccumulation and
impact on aquatic and human health; toxicology. Heavy metals:
Interaction of heavy metals with water aquatic organisms.
Bioremediation Oil pollution; Crude oil and fractions; Sources Of oil
pollution; Treatment of oil spills at sea; Beach Cleaning; Ecological
Impact of Oil pollution- Case studies Thermal pollution and its
effects. Physical and chemical nature of possible effluents from
major industries in India with special reference to Konkan.
Monitoring and control of pollution, Functions and working of
pollution control boards. Environmental Impact Assessment for
fisheries and aquaculture projects.
Physical characteristics of polluted waters; Colour, Odour, Turbidity.
pH, BOD, COD determination, Hydrogen sulphide, Ammonia.
Heavy metals and Oil and grease in water. Pollution flora and fauna:
indicator species- algae, protozoa and insect larva. Methods of
pesticide residue analysis in waters and fish tissue; bioassay and
toxicity study. Bioassay and toxicity study.
Coastal Zone Management
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1
Coastal zone-definition, importance. Anthropogenic activities and
their impact on coastal zones; agriculture, aquaculture, waste
disposal, property and infrastructure development, ports and
shipping, tourism (beach and coral reef), industries (petroleum
industry, heavy industry, forest industry), mining and marine
excavations, water supply projects. Anthropogenic activities and their
impact on coastal zones; agriculture, aquaculture, waste disposal,
property and infrastructure development, ports and shipping, tourism
(beach and coral reef), industries (petroleum industry, heavy industry,
forest industry), mining and marine excavations, water supply
projects. Goals and purposes of CZM. Management methods and
information: public awareness and environment policy, General
coastal zone programs, shore lands management, coastal water basin
protection, coastal water quality protection, harvestable resources,
and ecosystem restoration. Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Act,
Environment impact assessment (EIA). Integrated Coastal Zone
Management (ICZM). International treaties and conventions.
Preparation of projects based on the provided Guidelines and
Standards for Coastal Projects- aquaculture, agriculture, estuarine
flood protection, sewage treatment systems, solid waste disposal.
Urban run off, Power plants, disasters, etc.
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The deparment offers post-graduate courses viz., M.F.Sc. and Ph.D. in the
discipline of Aquatic Environment Management
AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT
Course Structure
CODE
AEM 501*
AEM 502*
AEM 503*#
AEM 504*
AEM 505
AEM 506
AEM 507
AEM 508
AEM 509
AEM 510
AEM 511
AEM 591
AEM 599
COURSE TITLE
Master’s programme
Aquatic Environment And Biodiversity
Chemical Interactions In The AquaticEnvironment
Integrated coastal zone management
Aquatic Pollution And Wastewater Management
Ecology And Management of LimneticEnvironment
Environmental Biotechnology
Environmental Toxicology
Analytical Techniques In Environmental Sciences
Planktonology
Fisheries Oceanography
Aquatic Microbiology
Master’s Seminar
Master’s Research
CREDITS
2+1
2+1
2+1
2+1
2+1
1+1
1+1
1+1
1+1
1+1
2+1
1+0
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Ph.D. programme
AEM 601 **
AEM 602 **
AEM 603 **
Advances in aquatic environmental studies
Biotechnology for Cleaner Environment
Benthic Ecology
2+1
2+1
1+1
AEM 604
AEM 605
AEM 606
AEM 607
AEM 608
AEM 609
AEM 610
AEM 691
Estuarine and coastal oceanography
Organic Production And Plant Pigments
Environment Impact Assessment
Management and Utilization Of Wastewater
Application of Remote Sensing And GIS In Fisheries
Dispersal And Fate Of Pollutants In The Ocean
Restoration Ecology
Doctoral Seminar I
2+1
2+1
1+1
2+1
2+1
1+1
1+1
AEM 692
Doctoral Seminar II
AEM 699
Doctoral Research
Compulsory for Master’s programme; ** Compulsory for Ph.D. programme
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1+0
1+0
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Aquatic Environment Management
(Syllabus for Master’s programme)
AEM 501 Aquatic Environment And Biodiversity (2+1)
Objective
To acquaint the students with the theoretical and practical aspects of theaquatic environment and
biodiversity.
Theory
UNIT I
Concepts in aquatic environment: Aquatic environment/ecosystem –components-structure and
functions; Ecological concepts – succession,homeostasis, natality and mortality, r and k
selection; Concepts of habitatand ecological niche; carrying capacity.
UNIT II
Environmental concerns: Environmental concerns – population explosion,industrialization,
urbanization, and natural calamities; Overexploitation ofresources; Environmental stresses;
Global Warming; Ozone Depletion.
UNIT III
Biodiversity: Biodiversity – Definition and concept; Factors influencingaquatic biodiversity;
Types of biodiversity - Species diversity in differentecosystems, Genetic Diversity, and Habitat
Diversity; Biodiversity indicesand their significance; Concepts of Index of Biotic Integrity (IBI);
Economic appraisal of biodiversity; Global diversity patterns and loss ofbiodiversity.
Practical
Collection of fauna and flora from different ecosystems; Analysis ofBiodiversity at community,
population and species levels through differentmethods; Case studies.
AEM 502 Chemical Interactions In The Aquatic Environment (2+1)
Objective
To acquaint the students with basic principles of chemical interactions in theaquatic
environment.
Theory
UNIT I
Basic chemistry principles: Chemical reaction kinetics, chemical equilibriaand redox chemistry,
solubility concept, dissolution kinetics, processescontrolling elemental cycling in the earth's
crust, oceans and atmosphere.
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UNIT II
Soil properties: Soil structure and texture; Composition of oxide and silicateminerals in relation
to surface chemical processes; Charge and double layer and mineral equilibrium; Silicate
weathering, transformation, weatheringproducts; Ion exchange - concept and source of cation
exchange capacity(CEC), adsorption on to clay minerals of major cations, specific adsorptionof
major and minor nutrients, and heavy metal ions.
UNIT III
Nutrient dynamics: Chemistry of soil-nutrient interactions and waterpermeability; Organic
substances - biological processes in the degradationand conversion of organic matter; Humus
and biogeochemical substances -structure, reactivity, solubility and mobility; Transport of
substances -nutrients (e.g., phosphate, nitrate, ammonia, Ca and K), Soil-waterinteractions –
availability of nutrients and productivity of aquaticecosystem.
UNIT IV
Pollutant dynamics: Pollutant cycling, bio-accumulation, bio-availability,speciation and
transport of contaminants (e.g., pesticides and heavy metals).
Practical
Sample Collection techniques; Determination of physicochemicalparameters of soil and water pH, electrical conductivity, redox potential,soil texture, bulk density, particle density, porosity,
hydraulic conductivity,organic carbon, total and available nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium
andmicronutrients; C/N ratio; clay colloids in the soil; CEC;Adsorption/fixation of ions on clay
minerals.
AEM 503 Integrated Coastal Zone Management (2+1)
Objective
To impart knowledge on the coastal resources, integrated coastal zonemanagement strategies
and disaster management.
Theory
UNIT I
Coastal resources: Coastal natural resources systems: flora and fauna,trophic relationship,
nutrient production, cycle and transport; Mangroveecosystem - species diversity and distribution
of mangroves in India, Otherinter-tidal system- Seagrass system, Coral reef system, Sandy
beachsystem, Lagoon and estuary system.
UNIT II
Developmental activities and biodiversity loss: Ecological issues, Nonsustainabledevelopment,
Pollution, threats to biodiversity, habitatdestruction, Depletion of fisheries resources, impacts of
global environmentchanges, Multiple uses of the Coastal Zone, Urban settlement,
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Industrialdevelopment, waste disposal, Shore protection works, ports and marinetransportation.
Land transportation infrastructure, Water control and supplyprojects, sea fisheries, Aquaculture,
Coastal forest industries, Coastalagriculture, industries.
UNIT III
Coastal Zone Management: Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM):its need and benefits,
Principles, Goals and objectives of the ICZMprogramme; Scope, Extent of jurisdiction,
Boundaries of the coastal zone,policies and planning for coastal resource management;
Managementmechanisms- Pollution control, Protected areas (sanctuaries, marine parksand
biosphere reserves), Protection from natural hazards; Socioeconomicimpacts and its assessment,
Disaster management for coastal environment.
UNIT IV
Coastal tourism: Beach resorts, restaurants and parks within the coastalzone as per existing rules
and regulations. Impact of pollution on coastalresources.
Practical
Analysis of soil and water characteristics of coastal areas where man madeimpacts have
established; Assessment of damages of water quality;Collection, preservation and identification
of coastal biologicalcommunities; Survey of different coastal zones; Visit to the protected areas.
AEM 504 AQUATIC POLLUTION AND WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT 2+1
Objective
To impart fundamental and advanced knowledge on different aspects of Aquatic pollution and
waste water management.
Theory
UNIT I
Aquatic pollution and its management: Aquatic pollution – sources, types and their impacts;
Pollution problems of groundwater resources –sources of contamination, management issues.
UNIT II
Pollutants - Sewage, pesticides, oils, metals, radioactive wastes, biomedical wastes, etc.
Common transport processes of pollutants in the aquatic environment; dispersal of pollutants;
Algal blooms and their management, Methods of pollution surveys.
UNIT III
Waste disposal and water quality criteria used in different parts of world - national and
international standards; ISO-14000(EMS), EIA, Management strategies.
UNIT IV
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Wastewater management: Wastewaters - classification and characteristics of sewage and
industrial effluents; treatment methods for water and waste water; Principles of aeration,
chlorination, ozonation and U.V. irradiation.
UNIT V
Waste recycling and utilization in aquaculture; Design and construction of water filtration
devices; aerobic and anaerobic treatment of wastewater.
UNIT VI
Wastes from fish processing units and their treatment; solid waste management; removal of
nitrogen and phosphorus from waste water; Role of aquatic macrophytes in treatment of
wastewater.
Practical
Collection and preservation of wastewater samples; Physicochemical analysis of wastewater total dissolved and suspended solids, DO, BOD, COD, H2S,, NH3–N, NO2-N, NO3-N, PO4-P,
CH4, heavy metals and pesticides; Use of algae for waste water treatment; Visit to a sewage
treatment plant, fish processing unit and other industries; Exercise on interpretation of water
quality data for evaluation of aquatic health.
AEM 505 ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT OF LIMNETIC ENVIRONMENT 2+1
Objective
To educate the students on the ecology of limnetic wetlands and to impart skill and knowledge
on the sustainable management of the limnetic ecosystems.
Theory
UNIT I
Types: Categorization of different limnetic fisheries resources - lacustrine, riverine and
coldwater systems; Wetlands, Floodplain wetlands, swamps - characteristics, flora and fauna.
UNIT II
Characteristics: Physical and chemical characteristics of limnetic environment and its
relationship with the organisms; influence on metabolism, behavior and orientation of animals;
Biological productivity in relation to fishery potential; Trophic relationships in the wetland
ecosystem - nutrient production, and transport, Trophic succession; Dynamics of lentic
and lotic systems; Water budgeting in limnetic ecosystems.
UNIT III
Conservation and Management: Functions of wetlands; Habitat degradation- causative factors
and controlling/management measures; Destruction of wetlands - causes and consequences;
Restoration, conservation and management of wetlands; Resource enhancement; Management of
water bodies for economy-driven activities; Management through Biomanipulation studies- top10
down and Bottom-up methods; Integrated Environment Management (IEM) Programmeinvolvement of human element; River continuum concept and new paradigm shift; River
linking; International conventions - Ramsar; Environmental laws and regulations; Index of
Biotic Integrity (IBI); modeling studies; Wetland mapping using remote sensing; Geographical
Information System (GIS)- Definition, Concepts and application.
Practical
Collection, preservation and analysis of flora and fauna (including phytoplankton, zooplankton
and benthos) of wetland ecosystem; Case studies on soil and water quality assessment; Survey
and sampling of lentic and lotic waters; Calculation of shoreline development index and
morphometry; Determination of carrying capacity; Field visits to selected reservoirs,
lakes/wetlands and rivers.
AEM 506 ENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGY 1+1
Objective
To impart basic knowledge on biotechnological applications of microorganisms and
demonstration of their potential for environmental management.
Theory
UNIT I
Fundamentals of environmental biotechnology: Environmental biotechnology- concepts and
scope; conventional and modern approaches, Interrelationship of xenobiotics with other
environmental variables; IPR issues related to environmental biotechnology.
UNIT II
Genetically-improved strains: Genetically-improved strains – basic concepts, application in
waste management, pesticide degradation, heavy metal remediation, oil removal; Nitrogen
fixation; Phosphate solubilization; Cellular and molecular markers of environmental pollution
monitoring and management.
UNIT III
Microbial consortia: Consortia of microbes for environmental protection – Concept, scope and
feasibility. UNIT IV
Biological treatment and utilization of wastes: Bioreactors – principles and application in
nitrification, denitrification, reduction of BOD; Production of biofuels, fermented products and
biogas from wastes, Nutrient uptake by aquatic organisms.
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Practical
Genomic and plasmid DNA isolation; PCR and gel electrophoresis, Cloning; Single-cell protein
production; Case studies on wastewater treatment/recirculatory systems; Quantification of N
fixation, nitrification; Screening of microbes for biodegradation properties.
AEM 507 ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY 1+1
Objective
To impart knowledge on toxicological aspects of various pollutants.
Theory
UNIT I
Toxicity and metabolism: Factors influencing toxicity- environmental, genetic and nutritional;
Measurement and evaluation of the ecological effects of toxicants; Metabolism of toxic
substances by aquatic organisms - consequences, synergistic and antagonistic effects; Acute
poisons and accumulative poisons; Bioaccumulation and biomagnification; Systemic
effects of toxic metals, pesticides and herbicides; Effect of select toxicants on aquatic life and
detoxification.
UNIT II
Toxicity evaluation: Toxicity Testing - Microcosm and Mesocosm Tests, Dose-Response
Relationships, Toxicity Bioassay.
Practical
Toxicity evaluation of heavy metals on selected organisms by bioassay techniques; Toxicity
assessment of pesticides, PCBs and oil on selected organisms; Analysis of heavy metals from
aquatic ecosystems; Toxicity testing methods.
AEM 508 ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES 1+1
Objective
To impart knowledge and skills in analytical techniques employed in environmental studies.
Theory
UNIT I
Overview and concepts: An overview of qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques used
in environmental science; Sampling techniques and procedures; Factors affecting the choice of
an analytical technique; Interferences and their removal, Field kits and their application.
UNIT II
Photometric techniques: Theory, instrumentation and application of colorimetry and
spectrophotometry.
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UNIT III
Separation techniques: Chromatography – theory, instrumentation and applications of thin layer,
paper, ion-exchange, size exclusion, high performance liquid and gas; Methods of preparing
biological samples for chromatographic analysis; Theory and applications of electrophoresis;
Principles and uses of ultracentrifugation.
UNIT IV
Tracer techniques: Scintillation counters and radio isotopes in environmental research.
Practical
Quantitative estimation of organic and inorganic pollutants and toxicants by UV-Visible
spectrophotometer, AAS, HPLC, GC.
AEM 509 PLANKTONOLOGY 1+1
Objective
To impart knowledge on plankton, their ecology and significance.
Theory
UNIT I
Plankton diversity and productivity: Classifications of plankton; Primary and secondary
production - estimation, significance, affecting factors; Production - biomass (P/B ratio); Indices
of productivity; Community interrelationships.
UNIT II
Ecology of phytoplankton: Phytoplankton (freshwater and marine) - methods of assessment,
spatial and temporal variations, succession, diversity; Nanoplankton; Algal blooms; Role in
carbon sequestration. UNIT III
Ecology and life history of zooplankton: Zooplankton (freshwater and marine) – ecology of the
major taxa, their food and feeding, reproduction of important zooplankton, life history stages;
swarms; Indicator species; Predator-prey relationship; Impact of grazing in the aquatic
ecosystem; Vertical migration of zooplankton; Larval ecology of benthic invertebrates.
UNIT IV
Sampling and preservation techniques: Plankton nets and recorders, catching efficiency of
various nets; Plankton fixatives and preservatives.
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Practical
Collection, preservation and quantitative estimation of phytoplankton and zooplankton;
Identification and classification of various phytoplankton and zooplankton; Preparation of
permanent slides; Logging, cataloguing and sorting procedures.
AEM 510 FISHERIES OCEANOGRAPHY 1+1
Objective
To educate the students on the oceanographic concepts related to fisheries and impart skill to
operate oceanographic equipment.
Theory
UNIT I
Oceanographic factors in fisheries: Effects of physicochemical and biological oceanographic
factors on adaptation, behaviour, abundance and production of aquatic organisms; Space and
time scales in oceanographic analysis; Speed and magnitude of short-term changes in the ocean;
Synoptic oceanographic analysis – currents, waves, tides, amplitudes, stratification, related
chemical factors, upwelling and circulation patterns.
UNIT II
Forcasting systems: Fisheries forecasts – interpretation and use of ocean thermal structure in
fisheries; Fisheries forecasting system in India and other countries – remote sensing; Global
Positioning System (GPS). Application of Remote Sensing in fisheries; Application of echosounders and SONAR.
UNIT III
Coastal fishery: Coastal fishery and hydrography- introduction, scope and factors affecting;
shoreline protection and influence of developmental activities on coastal hydrography.
UNIT IV
Factors affecting marine fisheries: Environmental factors influencing the seasonal variations in
fish catches in the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal.
Practical
Oceanographic data analysis – water temperature, salinity, pH, nutrients, benthos and sediment
characteristics; Fisheries forecasting systems; Oceanographic equipment and fish finding
devices.
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AEM 511 AQUATIC MICROBIOLOGY 2+1
Objective
To impart knowledge on aquatic microorganisms with reference to their role in the aquatic
environment and bioprospecting.
Theory
UNIT I
Cell structure and function: Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell structure, cell membrane, cell wall,
proteins, nucleic acids - structure, properties and interactions, microbial growth.
UNIT II
Distribution and classification: Microbial community in freshwater, estuary and marine
environment (types and abundance). Microbial dependency on physical, chemical and biological
factors of the environment; Classification of aquatic microorganisms, Microbes in extreme
environments and their significance - thermophiles, psychrophiles, halophiles and barophiles.
UNIT III
Microbial interaction with matter: Microbial interaction - role of microbial population on the
biogeochemical cycles (C, N, P, S, Si and Fe), Xenobiotic and inorganic pollutants; Microbial
degradation of natural and synthetic compounds.
UNIT IV
Microorganisms and public health: Water-borne pathogens of public health importance protozoans, bacteria, enteroviruses; Microbial toxins; Microbial standards for different water
uses.
UNIT V
Microbes and aquatic environment: Principles and applications of bioprocesses –
bioremediation,
biofertilization,
biofilms,
bio-leaching,
biocorrosion,
bio-fouling;
Microorganisms as bioindicators, bioremediators and biosensors; Microbial biomass production
- single cell protein;
Bioprospecting.
Practical
Sampling methods; Isolation, identification and enumeration of algae and bacteria from diverse
aquatic habitats; growth kinetics; Management of algal and bacterial cultures; Quantification of
microbial activities in nutrient cycles; Microbial sensitivity testing; Demonstration of biofilms.
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Aquatic Environment Management
(Syllabus for Doctoral Programme)
AEM 601
Advances in Aquatic Environmental Studies (2+1)
Objective
To impart knowledge on various aspects of advances in aquatic environment studies.
Theory
UNIT I
Factors effecting productivity of aquatic ecosystems and their interactions; phosphorus, nitrogen
and silica cycles; minor metallic elements; organic matter in lake waters. Dynamics of flowing
water; Indices of productivity; pollution index –usefulness and limitations.
UNIT II
Eutrophication – causative factors, effects on water quality, fish and other biota; measures to
control the lake degradation due to eutrophication.
UNIT III
Biomanipulation: Concept and approaches- studies on Planktivorous, Benthivorous and
Omnivorous fish. Biological control of macrophyte and eutrophication.
UNIT IV
Biomonitoring of aquatic environment, scope and process; Bioindicator organisms and its
Characteristics; Assessment of water quality through bioindicators.
UNIT V
Global warming and green house effects- process and impact on aquatic environment; Integrated
environment management (IEM), Role of human element in IEM, Analytical Behavior Analysis
Approach (ABAA) for IEM.
UNIT VI
Natural disasters: formation, causes and effects; effects on aquatic habitat and coastal
population; Concerns and management; mitigation process; preparedness, Anthropogenic
activities leading to environmental disasters. Man-made aquatic environmental degradation;
effects on aquatic life.
Practical
Analysis of ions; Calculation of shoreline development index and other indices of lake
productivity; Studies on eutrophication in natural waterstanks and ponds; Collection,
preservation and estimation (quantitative and qualitative) of bioindicator organisms in polluted
water. Demonstration of Biomanipulation experiment; Preparation of disaster kits for coastal
fisher; Interaction of the Govt. and Non-Govt. Organizations engaged for disaster management.
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AEM 602 Biotechnology For Cleaner Environment (1+1)
Objective
To educate the learners about the application of biotechnology in aquatic environment
management.
Theory
UNIT I
Pollution Control: Cleaner technologies, Reducing environmental impact of industrial effluents,
Toxic site reclamation.
UNIT II
Microbial transformation of toxic metals, Removal of spilled oil and grease deposits,
‘Biorational’ or ‘Environmentally Safe’ weed and pest control, Bio-fertilizers, Bio-sensors and
biochips to detect environmental pollutants.
UNIT III
Application of biotechnological tools in biomonitoring of aquatic environment; Renewable or
bio-energy and bio-fuels from aquatic environment, Energy and fuel production using microorganisms; Production of food: Single cell protein, Algal biotechnology for production of food;
Use of microbes for improving soil fertility, biodegradation.
UNIT IV
Biodiversity and its conservation: Current levels of biodiversity, alpha and beta biodiversity, in
situ and ex situ conservation-gene banks, species conservation. Intellectual Property Rights
(IPR) and protection (IPP): IPP and aquatic genetic resources (AGR).
Practical
Quantification of faunal changes in polluted water; Gel electrophoresis; Total DNA isolation;
Mitrochondial DNA isolation, Separation and detection of fragments, Comet assay,
Micronucleus test, Sister Chromatid exchange; Assessing the molecular and cellular level
changes in the Aquatic organisms; Genomic libraries and the development of species specific
probes. Southern hybridization; RFLP analysis, PCR mechanics.
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AEM 603 Benthic Ecology (1+1)
Objective
To impart theoretical and practical knowledge of benthic ecology.
Theory
UNIT I
Benthic habitat- rocks, reefs, marshes and sediments that form the habitat;recycling of nutrients
and the burial and storage of organic matter.
UNIT II
Community ecology; Physical, chemical and biological factors effectingbenthic population;
abundance and distribution of benthic communitiesmajorgroups- their life cycles, food and
feeding habits and ecologicalsignificance; Role in maintaining ecological balance; Recruitment
dynamics; Predator prey interaction; Invasive species.
UNIT III
Human impacts; modification of coastal habitats, and major alterations of
biogeochemical cycles; contaminants; Benthic organisms as pollution
indicators and biomonitors.
Practical
Collection and analysis of soil and water of nearby benthic habitat;collection, identification and
preservation of macro and micro benthos;study of food and feeding habit of some benthic
population.
AEM 604 Estuarine and Coastal Oceanography
Objective
(2+1)
To impart knowledge on the dynamics of coastal environment.
Theory
UNIT I
Definition of an estuary; Buoyancy input as freshwater.
UNIT II
Dynamics of the gravitational circulation; Mixing of fresh and salt water;Sources of energy for
mixing.Estuarine circulation, Richardson number.Contributions to the salt flux.
UNIT III
Simplified salt balance using the steady state salinity distribution to predictthe concentration of a
pollutant.Freshwater fraction.The flushing time ofan estuary and methods of determining it.
UNIT IV
Waves in shallow waters, transformation, refraction and reflection; Masstransport. Return flow.
Rip current. Long shore currents. Momentumbalance.
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UNIT V
Sediment transport. Base studies on sedimentation in Estuaries effects ofman –made structures
and breakwaters on coastal sedimentation. Standingwaves and harbor resonance.
Practical
Measurement of tidal currents in estuaries - analyses of tidal heights – Netflow and residence
time computations. Computation of salt and nutrientflux. Construction of wave refraction
diagrams. Computation of longshorecurrents and sediment drift beach profiles.
AEM 605 ORGANIC PRODUCTION AND PLANT PIGMENTS
Objective
To impart advance knowledge on primary productivity and pigments.
2+1
Theory
UNIT I
Concepts of production; measurements of rate of production – oxygen technique, radiotracer
technique (C14), in-situ measurements.
UNIT II
Phytoplankton production in an isolated, non isolated communities in flowing and standing
waters, measurement of rates of production from changes in phytoplankton biomass.
UNIT III
Measurement of photosynthesis under laboratory conditions; factors regulating aquatic
production; The role of Enzymes in relation to photosynthesis; The photosynthetic pigments,
their location in the chloroplast, The role of accessory pigments during photosynthesis;
Molecular organisation of chlorophylls, phycobilins and carotenoids; Pigment degradation
products – phaeopigments – phaeophytin andphaeophorbides.
UNIT IV
Chloroplast – structure and function of grana and lamellae. Structure of chloroplast membrane –
in relation to energy coupling and transport.
UNIT V
Application of remote sensing in studies on chlorophyll and other pigments.
UNIT VI
Production
rates
–
direct
measurement
of
zooplankton
reproduction
–marking
populations.Laboratory measurements of physiology of zooplankton – feeding, respiration and
excretion.
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Practical
Estimation of primary production in waters –by Light and Dark Bottle method and radioactive
carbon C14 technique. Laboratory studies to understand the impact of nutrients and light on
primary production usingselected algal cultures. Laboratory studies on the oxygen consumption,
filtration and grazing by selected zooplankters. Collection of water samples from selected
aquatic environments for the estimation of different plant pigments – chlorophylls and
carotenoids; Estimation of pigments in some of the selected aquatic weeds.
AEM 606 ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT
1+1
Objective
To impart theoretical and practical knowledge of environment impact assessment for sustainable
development.
Theory
UNIT I
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA): Process, evaluation and methodology; Social Impact
Assessment (SIA) as a part of EIA-principals and process; EIA of aquacultural projects, coastal
industries and other developmental activities.
UNIT II
Environmental audit: Concept, setting up an audit programme, typical audit process, carrying
out the audit, benefits of environmental auditing, Environmental audit programme in India.
UNIT III
International and national environmental protection standards; Environmental quality
monitoring; ISO-14000-Environment Management System (EMS)-present status; Impacts on
developing countries.
Practical
Field visits for EIA and SIA of certain aquacultural projects; EIA report preparation; Setting up
of Environmental audit programme.
AEM 607 MANAGEMENT AND UTILIZATION OF WASTEWATER
Objective
To impart theoretical and practical knowledge on management and
utilization of wastewater for sustainable development.
Theory
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2+1
UNIT I
Advance treatment methods-Principles and procedures; ozonation, U.V. irradiation etc;
Oxidation of sediment; Aerobic and anaerobic treatmentprocess; Role of aquatic macrophytes in
biological treatment of waste water; Wastewater treatment through the use of solar energy; Basic
design of water and wastewater treatment plants. Removal of nitrogen and phosphorus from
wastewater.
UNIT II
Waste recycling and waste management in aquaculture; Design and construction of water
filtration devices; Utilization of wastewater for mass cultivation of algae and other fish food
organisms; Utilization of waste water for aquaculture and Agriculture.
UNIT III
Waste disposal criteria used in different parts of world - national and international standards;
Production of biogas from sewage; Advances in Pollution prevention, Environmental
management.
Practical
Estimation of physico-chemical characteristics of wastewater.Estimation of nutrients and
contaminant of wastewaters. Analysis of living communities associated with treatment
processes; Demonstration of wastewater treatments (ozonisation, chlorination, aeration,
precipitation, coagulation etc.).
AEM 608 APPLICATION OF REMOTE SENSING AND GIS IN FISHERIES
1+1
Objective
To impart theoretical knowledge and practical skill on application of remote sensing and GIS in
oceanographic studies and aquatic environment management planning.
Theory
UNIT I
General consideration, Survey planning, Position fixing; Sampling frequency and duration, Data
storage and transmission;
UNIT II
Sensors for temperature and salinity (Via conductivity); The measurement of depth (via
pressure); CTD units for estuarine and open ocean work; Sensor calibration techniques; Sensors
for measuring flow; Tracking of drogue buoys. Acoustic Doppler current measurements; Optical
measurements; transmittance and subsurface reflectance;
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UNIT III
In situ fluorescence for the determination of pigment concentration; Remote sensing optical
methods; Satellite measurements of temperature (via thermal I.R.), the interpretation of
Microwave (geotropic currents, waves, surface winds).
UNIT IV
Geographical Information System (GIS): Definition, Concepts, Spatial data management. Data
base management system. Data Capture, Digitization, Data integration, Projection and
Registration, Data Structure, Data Modeling. Visual Image Interpretation; Applications of GIS
in aquatic Resource identification; Digital Image Processing (DIP): Different Methods and
Approaches
Practical
Position fixing techniques.Operation of C.T.D. units and their calibrations.Various types of
current meters and measurement of currents. Wave recorders and measurements.Determination
of pigment concentrations.Remote sensors – interpretation of data.Practical on visual
interpretation of data from map, Practical on Digital Image Processing (DIP).Field practical on
the Application of GPS.Mapping of aquatic environment resources through GIS softwares
(ARCVIEW, MAPINFO etc.).
AEM 609 DISPERSAL AND FATE OF POLLUTANTS IN THE OCEAN
1+1
Objective
To impart theoretical and practical knowledge on dispersal and fate of pollutants.
Theory
UNIT I
Common transport processes of pollutants in the ocean.
UNIT II
Influence of winds, tides, Waves and currents on the dispersal of pollutants, mixing due to
waves and Wave induced currents; Principles of design of marine waste disposal system.
UNIT III
Pollutant dispersion in coastal waters and estuaries, dispersion near outfall sites; Methods of
pollutant dispersal dye diffusion studies.
Practical
Techniques of computation of dispersion coefficients; Calculation of Richardson number, tidal
exchange calculation at the estuarine mouth; Numerical analysis of estuarine dispersion; Simple
plume experiments – designs of waste discharge and thermal systems.
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AEM 610 RESTORATION ECOLOGY
1+1
Objective
To acquire theoretical and practical knowledge on ecological restoration.
Theory
UNIT I
Ecological restoration- Need, concept and definition; Approaches; Rationale for restoration;
Differences between conservation and restoration; critical ranges of variability in biodiversity.
UNIT II
Ecological processes and structures, regional and historical contexts, and sustainable cultural
practices; Ecosystem integrity; community ecological principles; Disturbance, Succession,
Fragmentation, Ecosystem auditing; Ecosystem function.
UNIT III
Emerging concepts-Assembly, Stable states; Biotic and abiotic flows and cultural interactions;
Application of theory-Invasion, competitive dominance and resource use; IV Restoration
planning; Wetland assessment, Delineation, and regulation; Recovery process, Mitigation,
Rehabilitation and Reclamation; Dynamics and restoration of degraded wetlands; Removal of
threats to the health and integrity of the restored ecosystem.
UNIT IV
Individuals participation in a restoration programme; different human participatory programme;
Sustainable cultural practices; constraints and opportunities; Economics of recovery process.
Practical
Collection and segregation of native and non native species from a damaged environment;
Making list of historical and cultural interactions; Status of assemblages; calculation of Index of
Biotic Integrity; Listing of the threats to the integrity of the ecosystem; Organizing different
Participatory programme.
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5. Faculty:
a. Academic staff:
Name of the faculty
: Dr. S. T. Indulkar
Post Held
: Professor
Date of Birth
: 13/02/1963
Qualification
Area of Specialization
: M.Sc. (Fish), Ph.D. (Fish)
: Freshwater Fisheries
Experience (Years)
: 28 years
Research projects
guided
: PI= 8
Ph. D.
: Nil
M.F.Sc.
: 13
Present area of
research
Contact details
: Freshwater Fisheries
Land line No.
: +91 2352- 232241 (Ext. 220)
Mobile:
: +91 9423292005
Fax:
: +91 2352- 232987
Email:
: [email protected]
Name of the faculty
: Dr. G. N. Kulkarni
Post Held
: Associate Professor
Date of Birth
: 27/08/1957
Qualification
:M.F.Sc. (Fish Production
Management), Ph.D. (Aquatic
Biology)
: Environmental impact
Assessment in Fisheries
: 30 years
Area of Specialization
Experience (Years)
:
Research projects
guided
: PI= 5
Ph. D.
: Nil
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Co-PI= 20
Co-PI= 7
M.F.Sc.
: 10
Present area of
research
Contact details
: Environmental impact
Assessment in Fisheries
:
Land line No.
: +91 2352- 232241 (Ext. 221)
Mobile:
: +91 9422966006
Fax:
: +91 2352- 232987
Email:
: [email protected]
Name of the faculty
: Dr. Asif Umar Pagarkar
Post Held
: Associate Professor
Date of Birth
: 29/06/1969
Qualification
Area of Specialization
: M.Sc. (Inland Fisheries
Administration &
Management), Ph.D. IIT,
Kharagpur
: Fisheries Science
Experience (Years)
: 21 Years
Research projects
guided
: PI= 6
Ph. D.
:
M.F.Sc.
: 10
Present area of
research
: Waste utilization,
(Bioconversion waste), Fish
Parasitology, Fish processing,
Value added Fish products,
Fisheries Hydrography
Contact details
:
Land line No.
: +91 2352- 232241 (Ext. 221)
Mobile:
: +91 9403509307
Fax:
: +91 2352- 232987
Email:
:[email protected]
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Co-PI= 5
Name of the faculty
: Dr. A. D. Adsul
Post Held
: Assistant Professor
Date of Birth
: 27/03/1977
Qualification
:M.F.Sc. (Aquaculture), Ph.D.
(Aquaculture)
: Aquatic Environment
Management and Aquatic
Biodiversity
: 8 years
Area of Specialization
Experience (Years)
b. Research staff
Research projects
guided
: PI= 1
Ph. D.
: Nil
M.F.Sc.
:3
Present area of
research
Contact details
: Aquatic Environment
Management and Aquatic
Biodiversity
:
Land line No.
: +91 2352- 232241 (Ext. 221)
Mobile:
: +91 9423048802
Fax:
: +91 2352- 23987
Email:
: [email protected]
:
Nil
6. Instructional Farm:
a. Location
Co-PI= 2
N. A.
:
b. Infrastructure
:Water and soil analysis labs with different types of water samplers.
Different types of water analysis kits, well developed and well equipped Central Instrumentation
Lab which having Spectrophotometers, Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometers for heavy melts
analysis, HPLC with PC base analysis system, Compound microscope etc.,
c. Activities
:The department having B.F.Sc., M.F.Sc. (Aquatic Environment
Management) and Ph.D. (Aquatic Environment Management) level teaching and research
facilities.Department also conducted university and external funded several research projects on
various aspects of environmental impact assessment, marine biodiversity, water quality and
water pollution aspects etc.
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d. Photographs
:
7. Research Activities and achievements (Including projects)
a. Varity /Implements released:
N.A.
b. Research Recommendations:
1. It is recommended to applypoultry manure@ 5000kg/ha in the Kharland ponds.
2. Spirulina can be mass cultured within 8 days and dry powder can be prepared. Farmers can
develop small commercial Spirulina unit as a source of income.
c. Research outcome/ Findings:
d. Completed Research Projects/ Programmes/ Schemes:
University Funded Projects:
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1. Title: Study of fouling serpulids (Polychaeta-Annelida) of Ratnagiri waters.
Principal investigator:Dr. U. D. Gaikwad
Co-investigator:Dr. P. D. Redekar
2. Title: Studies of copper zinc lead and cadmium content of near shore waters of Ratnagiri
coast.
Objectives: To determine the present status of the important heavy metals in the near shore
waters of Ratnagiri coast with special reference to the copper, zinc, cadmium and lead with a
view to asses the extent of industrial pollution and domestic sewage.
Principal investigator: Dr. S. R. Kovale
Co-investigator: Dr. P. D. Redekar, Dr. G. N. Kulkarni, Dr. M. M. Shirdhankar and Smt. S. A.
Mohite
3. Title: Studies on seasonal periodicity and growth of marine algae along Ratnagiri coast.
Objectives: 1. To study seasonal occurrence and growth of different marine algae.
2. To monitor environmental parameters.
Principal investigator: Dr. P. D. Redekar,
Co-investigator:Shri. R. K. Sadawarte.
4. Title: Culture of economically important seaweeds.
Objectives: To investigate the culture potential of commercially important seaweeds
Principal investigator: Dr. P. D. Redekar,
Co-investigator: Dr. S. R. Kovale, Shri. D. I. Pathan.
5. Title: Study of plankton from coastal waters of Ratnagiri.
Objective: To study the plankton characteristics of Ratnagiri coast.
Principal investigator: Dr. P. D. Redekar,
Co-investigator:Shri. R. K. Sadawarte ,Shri. A. S. Pawase, Shri. S. T. Shanarandhar.
6. Title: Enhancement of Biogenic capacity of Kharland ponds located at Shirgaon, Ratnagiri.
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Objectives: 1.To enhance the nutrient availability of Kharland ponds in relation to primary and
secondary productivity.
2. To give some guide lines, so that the fertilization strategy can be worked out, for the benefit
of aqua-farmers of the Konkan region.
Principal investigator: Dr. G. N. Kulkarni,
Co-investigator:Dr. H. Singh, Dr. A. V. Deolalikar and Dr. S. R. Kovale
Recommendation:It is recommended to applypoultry manure@ 5000kg/ha in the Kharland
ponds.
7. Title: Mass cultivation of Spirulina.
Objectives: To take mass cultivation of Spirulina algae.
Principal investigator: Dr. P. D. Redekar,
Co-investigator: Dr. S. R. Kovale, Shri. R. K. Sadawarte ,Shri. M. T. Shanarandhar.
Recommendations: Spirulina can be mass cultured within 8 days and dry powder can be
prepared. Farmers can develop small commercial Spirulina unit as a source of income.
8. Title: Study of aquatic fauna of Mangrove areas of Ratnagiri
UR Nos.: FHY 01:
Objectives:
1) To collect aquatic faunal samples at monthly intervals from Kalbadevi and Juve mangrove
areas.
2) To study composition of aquatic fauna from selected mangrove areas.
3) In-situ water parameters such as temperature DO, pH, Salinity from respective areas.
Name of PI/ Co-PI
Principle investigator
:
Dr. A. D. Adsul
Co- investigators
:
Dr. P.D. Redekar, Shri. P. H. Sapkale&
Shri. B. M. Yadav
Sponsoring Agency
: University Project
Duration
: Two years (2006-2008)
Summary of Achievements: Macrofaunal aquatic biodiversity of mangrove areas
as Kalbadevi&Juve were studied for two years. Commercially important aquatic species as
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Scylla
serrata,
Metapeneusmonoceros,
Meritrixmeritrix,
CrassostreagraphoidesandMugilcephalusare found throughout year in the Kalbadevi and juve
mangrove area of Ratnagiri.
External Funded Project:
9. Title: Effect of pollution on the commercially important fish stocks of Ratnagiri coast
Objectives: To assess the levels of heavy metal in the representative coastal biota of the
Ratnagiri district in relation to their abiotic components i.e. water and sediment.
Principal investigator: Dr. G. N. Kulkarni,
Co-investigator:Dr. A. V. Deolalikar.
Sponsoring Agency : ATMA, Ratnagiri
1. Title: Basaline marine ecological assessment of Jaitapur sea, Ratnagiri
Objectives:
1. To understand characteristics of coastal water ofJaitapur sea in view of the proposed under
power plant.
Name of PI/Co-PI: Dr. S. R. Kovale
: Dr. G. N. Kulkarni
Sponsoring Agency:NEERI, Nagpur
Duration: Four months
Summary of Achievements:
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2. Title: Assessment of the environmental impact of the proposed thermal power plant of
JSW energy (Ratnagiri) Ltd. at Dhamankhol bay, Jaigarh with special reference to the
coastal ecosystems, fisheries and fishers.
Objectives:
1. Collection of base line data on coastal environment and socio economic make up of the
area in an around the proposed thermal power plant (TPP) site at Jaigarh
2. Assessment of impact during proper erection of the TPP / TPP component
3. Environmental impact assessment (EIA)studies of the different components as
mentioned at Sr. No. 1 at regular intervals post commissioning of the projects
4. If warranted suggest suitable remedial /managerial measures based on the assessment
outcomes for safe guarding marine environment
Name of PI/Co-PI: Dr. S. R. Kovale/ Dr. V. P. Joshi
Co-investigator: Dr. G. N. Kulkarni,Dr. A. S. Mohite, Dr. M. M. Shirdhankar and Dr. A. D.
Adsul
Sponsoring Agency:JSW energy (Ratnagiri) Ltd.
Duration: Five years
3. Title: A value Chain on Fish Production in Fragile Agricultural Land and Unutilized
Aquatic Resources in Maharashtra
Objectives:
1. To enhance the productivity of degraded and under utilized agro-aquatic resources through
regenerative and eco-friendly aquaculture practices.
2. To develop the capacity of target communities in sustainable use of fragile and unutilized/
underutilized aquatic resources and untapped nitches for their socio-economic upliftment.
3. To create and strengthen PCS value chain through diverse aquaculture systems. Marketdriven product development, value addition and entrepreneurship development.
Name of PI/Co-PI: Dr. S. T. Indulkar
Dr. A. U. Pagarkar
Sponsoring Agency:National Agricultural Innovative Project (NAIP)
Duration:four years
Summary of Achievements:
Out of 27surveyed site , 5 sites were selected for establishment of carp seed rearing
units and carp fry was stocked and fingerlings were produced. By developed techniques
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reservoir fish production was enhanced from 5kg/ha to 75 kg/ha. Physico-chemical parameters
of water and soil was analyzed. Collection of data related to the social-economic, socio-personal
and village profile. Formation of SHGs at respective selected sites. Developed severalvalue
added fish products. Several farmers meets and training programmes for fresh water culture and
development of value added fish products were conducted. Workshop on “Reservoir Fisheries
Management, Value added fish products developed from fresh water fish are surimi, vacuum
packed fish steaks, fish shev, fish ball in curry, fish cutlet etc. and training programmeswere
organized.
Relevant Photographs:
e. Ongoing Research Projects/Programmes/Schemes:
FHY. New 09
: Study of the biodiversity of intertidal aquatic macro fauna of the
rocky shores of Bhatkarwada& Ware
Principle investigator
: Dr. A. D. Adsul
Co- investigators
: Shri. H. B. Dhamagaye, Dr. S. T. Indulkar, Dr. G. N. Kulkarni,
Project Period
: Two years
Year of Commencement
: 2011
8. Repository of abstracts of thesis:
1. Name of the candidate: Mr. ShrikrishnaPandurangHotekar
Degree for which the thesis/ project report submitted: M. F. Sc. (Aquatic Environment)
(Dept. of Fish. Hydrography)
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Year of submission: May, 2012
Name of the guide:Dr. G. N. Kulkarni
Associate Professor
Department of Fisheries Hydrography
Thesis title:
Water quality in relation to plankton composition off Bhagwati Bandar, Ratnagiri.
Abstract:
The importance of plankton studies in understanding the productivity of the seas needs
no emphasis. The Ratnagiri coast supports rich pelagic fisheries which depends on plankton.
Along the Ratnagiri coast, there is a limited inflow of sewage and other organic waste which
may possibly affect marine food chain.
The present study therefore was undertaken to study composition of phytoplankton and
zoo plankton in relation to water quality of Bhagwati Bandar, Ratnagiri from May 2009 to April
2010. Three sampling localities viz. B1, B2 and B3werw selected to represent depth of 7 fathom
while B4, B5 and B6 represent depth of 15 fathom along the coastal stretch.
In the present investigation, the meteorological, physical as well as chemical parameter
were observed. Air temperature ranged from 29 to 35.40C with minimum value in November
while the highest in the month of April and May. The rainfall was observed at minimum in the
month of April (0.2mm) while the maximum in July (1320.2mm). the surface water temperature
ranged from 28 to 350C, with the gradual increase from May and April reducing in the period
September-November. Light penetration was observed to ranged from 125 to 550cm.The lowest
value of light penetration was noted in May and highest in March. Surface water salinity ranged
from 32.50 to 36.80. the lowest value of salinity was observed in September and highest in
December. In the month of May, October and March, the dark green color of water was found at
all station, except B4, B5 and B6 in the month of March which also light green. The light green
color of water was also observed in month of December and February.
The pH of surface water ranged from 7.88 to 8.02. The lowest value of pH was noticed
in December and highest in May. The total alkalinity of the surface water fluctuated from 34 to
64 mg/l with minimum in the month of March and maximum in February. The surface water
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dissolved oxygen fluctuated from 4.8 to 6.4 mg/l. the highest value of dissolved oxygen was
recorded in the month of October while minimum level was noticed in April. The free carbon
dioxide was observed to ranged from 30.2 to 39.6 mg/l. in the month of May and March, it
reached maximum while minimum level was recorded in February and April. The variation of
total suspended solids was observed to range from 0.122 to 1.612 mg/l. The minimum value was
recorded in December and maximum in month of April. The phosphate content of surface water
varied from 0.001 to 0.132 µg/l. The phosphate level was lowest in March while the maximum
was in November. The nitrate values varied from 0.003 to 2.491 mg/l. The lowest value of
nitrite was observed in May and February with peak in October. The nitrite content of the
surface water fluctuated from 0.001 to 0.132mg/l. the concentration of nitrite was lowest in
September, December and the highest in November. The silicate concentration ranged from
0.001 to 0.184 µg/l., the value of silicate concentration was minimum in November while the
peak corresponds to October. The chlorophyll-a content ranged from 4.35 to 5.05 mg/m3. A
positive correlation was observed between chlorophyll-a and phytoplankton in March and
negative correlation was obtain in month of April. The peak abundance of phytoplankton was
observed in either in May (104021.7 cells/m3 ) or September (96660 cells/m3 ) while the lowest
number was recorded in December (2736.66 cells/m3 ). The peak of diatoms was observed
between September and May while minimum in April. The dinoflagellates were observed at
peak in May and minimum in month of November. The peak zooplankton abundance was
observed (860.80 /m3) in the month of May and minimum (1380 /m3) in December. Among
zooplankton, the copepods population showed a peak in the month of January at station B2, B4
and B5. A minor peak of nauplii was observed in the month of October at station B1, B5 and B6.
The Titnnopsisspp showed a peak in the month of March for all station except B5 and B6. The
fish eggs were few in number in January at station B5. At station B1, a positive significant
(P<0.05) correlation was noticed between zooplankton and light penetration (r=0.8699),
zooplankton and carbon dioxide (r=0.6677), phytoplankton and silicates (r=0.7333). a
significant negative (P>0.05) correlation co-efficient was observed between zooplankton and
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total alkalinity (r= -0.7006). At station B5, a significant negative correlation was observed
between phytoplankton and light penetration (r=0.6625). at station B6, the positive significant
(P<0.05) correlation co-efficient was observed between phytoplankton and silicate (r=0.7365)
zooplankton and phosphate (r=0.6463) and zooplankton and nitrite (r=6485). A negative
significant correlation was found between the phytoplankton and lightpenetration (r=6854) at the
same location (B6).
There was no significant difference in abundance of phytoplankton and zooplankton
between stations while significant differences in phytoplankton and zooplankton abundance was
observed among the months (P<0.05).
2. Name of the candidate: Miss. SonaliSubhashBhatade
Degree for which the thesis/ project report submitted: M. F. Sc. (AEM)
(Dept. of Fish. Hydrography)
Year of submission:March, 2011
Name of the guide:Dr. A. D. ADSUL
Assistant Professor,
Dept. of Fish. Hydrography
Thesis title:
Seasonal changes in the biodiversity ofMacro flora and fauna of the rocky shore,
Alawa, Ratnagiri
Abstract:
The aim of this study is to examine, seasonal changes in thebiodiversity of exposed
intertidal rocky shore, Alawa, Ratnagiri from April2010 to March 2011. In the present study,
eight transects were marked atdifferent locations on the rocky shore and seven quadrates with
size of 0.25m2area were sampled from each transects for studying the intertidal macro floraand
fauna.During this study total 8 species of macro floral algae (3Chlorophytes, 2 Phaeophytes and
3 Rhodophytes) and 46 macro faunal species(14 gastropods, 6 bivalves, 10 crustaceans, 4 fishes,
4 echinoderms, 3 zoanthus,2 polychaetes and 3 poriferans) were recorded from the intertidal
rocky shore,Alawa. Month wise percentage cover of macro flora and abundance of macrofauna
(no./m2) on the rocky shore was also estimated.
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During the present study, maximum average percentage cover(9.24%) of macro flora
was recorded during post monsoon season in the monthof January. In fauna, Amphipod and
Neries sp. were dominant throughout theyear. The number of gastropods, crustaceans, fishes,
echinoderms and macrofaunal percentage cover (sponges and Favia sp.) revealed nonsignificantdifference (P>0.05) with respect to different months while macro floralpercentage
cover, number of bivalves, polychaetes and zoanthus revealedsignificant difference (P<0.05)
with respect to different months. Correlationcoefficient showed significant positive correlation
among nitrate, phosphateand macro floral percentage cover. Diversity indices including
Shannon’sdiversity index, Simpson index, Evenness index and dominance revealed thatthe
selected study area is moderately diversed and also showed moderatelyhigh evenness.
The present study revealed that the floral percentage cover varied seasonally and
maximum was observed in Post monsoon season.
3. Name of the candidate:: Miss. Zigyasa Shankar Patel
Degree for which the thesis/ project report submitted: M. F. Sc. (AEM)
(Dept. of Fish. Hydrography)
Year of submission: May, 2011
Name of the guide:Dr. G. N. Kulkarni
Associate Professor,
Dept. of Fish. Hydrography
Thesis title:
Heavy metal absorption capacity of water hyacinth Eichhorniacrassipes (Mart.) Solms.
Abstract:
Water is the most important resource of a country, and of the entire society as a whole,
since no life is possible without water. Toxic heavy metal pollution of water is a major
environmental problem, and most conventional remediation approaches do not provide
acceptable solutions. This study demonstrates the background levels of Fe, Pb and Al in fish
farm (Zadgaon, Shirgaon, Panvel and Paragon creek) and absorption capacity of water hyacinth
for these heavy metal. Water hyacinth was cultured in tap water, which was supplemented with
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1, 5, and 10 mg/l of iron, lead and aluminum. They were harvested separately after 0, 15, 30, 45
and 60 days.
Abiotic as well as plant samples viz. roots, laminae and petioles containing heavy metal
were analyzed using atomic absorption spectrophotometer.
Results indicated the highest
concentration was found in sediment samples (0.98 mg/kg) for iron in Pargaon creek while
minimum (0.0011 mg/kg) for aluminum in Shirgaon fish farm. Maximum accumulation by
water hyacinth was noted in root as compared to petioles and laminae in all the metals. The
accumulation of Fe, Pb and Al in roots, petioles and laminae increased with initial concentration
and also with the exposure period. Plants treated with 10 mg/l of iron, lead and aluminum
accumulated the highest concentration of metal in root (1011.3 mg/g), (479.67 mg/g) and
(111.96 mg/g) respectively on 60th day. It was concluded that among the metals iron, lead and
aluminum maximum absorption capacity was seen for Fe. The trend of overall accumulation by
the water hyacinth between the treatment, days and plant organs were in the fallowing order:
roots>laminae> petioles for Fe,
roots> petioles>laminae for Pb and Al
T3> T2> T1> T0
60th> 45th> 30th>15th> 0 days.
4. Name of the candidate: Miss. PreetamBaburayNaik
Degree for which the thesis/ project report submitted: M. F. Sc. (Aquatic environment)
(Dept. of Fish. Hydrography)
Year of submission: May, 2011
Name of the guide:Dr. G. N. Kulkarni
Associate Professor
Department of Fisheries Hydrography
Thesis title:
Response of post larvae of Penaeusmonodon (Fabricius, 1798) to varying
temperatures
Abstract:
In order to understand the influence of temperature on survival and growth of post- larvae of
tiger shrimp, Penaeusmonodon,a experiment on static bioassay was undertaken. The 96 h LT50
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value was found to be 32.2 0C.The oxygen consumption rate of post - larvawas examined in a
glass aquaria at 28 0C, 29.5 0C and 31 0C by separating air- water interface with liquid paraffin.
The lowest oxygen consumption rate (0.31 mg L-1) was recorded at 280C, while the highest was
at 310C (0.84 mg L-1).
The highest and lowest weight gain were observed at 29.5 0C (162%) and 310C (124%)
respectively with a medium growth at 28 0C (153%). The highest and lowest length gain were
also observed at 29.5 0C (102.40%) and 31 0C (67.27 %) respectively with a medium growth
280C at (93.21%) .
The moulting rate of 18% and 30% was observed at 28 0C and 29.5 0C respectively and it
declined by 10%, as the temperature approached 31 0C. The moulting frequency was observed
once at an interval of 5-6 days at a temperature of 28 and 29.5 0C, while at 31 0C, it lasted for a
longer period i.e. an interval of 6-7 days throughout the experimental period of 30 days. Hence,
decrease in moulting frequency (interval) with increase in temperature was evident.
The feed intake was lowest at 28 0C (control) and increased at a temperature of 29.5 0C
with a peak at 31 0C .
Healthy post-larvae swam straight and against the current along the periphery of the
container when stirred, and aggregated when the speed of the current subsided. They cling to the
sides of the container at a higher temperature of 310C as compared to that of 28 0 C (control) and
29.5 0C.
5. Name of the candidate: Miss. SnehalSiddharthLokhande
Degree for which the thesis/ project report submitted: M. F. Sc. (AEM)
(Dept. of Fish. Hydrography)
Year of submission: May, 2012
Name of the guide:Dr. A. D. ADSUL
Assistant Professor,
Dept. of Fish. Hydrography
Thesis title:
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Macro-faunal abundance of sandy shoreMirya, Ratnagiri
Abstract
The aim of the present study is to examine the seasonal variations among themacrofaunal abundance of sandy shore, Mirya, Ratnagiri from April 2011 to March2012. The
intertidal sandy shore macro-faunal samples were collected from seventransects with three
quadrates each of 0.0625 sq.m. area.A total of 34 macro-faunal species comprising 21 bivalves,
seven crustaceans,three gastropods, one echinoderm and two polychaete worms were recorded
from
theshore.
The
atmospheric
temperature,
water
temperature,
sediment
temperature,interstitial water salinity and sediment pH were found to be maximum during
thepost-monsoon season while it was minimum during the monsoon season. The
majorcomposition of sediment on the shore was sand while the silt and clay percentage
wasrecorded in less quantity. Throughout the study period the bivalves, Donaxspinosusand
Sunettascriptaand the gastropod Olivia oliviawere dominant. The crustaceans ofthe genus
Ocypodawas the most abundant while hermit crab, Diogenes miles wasrecorded in all months
except May and June. The mole crab, Emerita holthuisiandmoon crab, Matutalunariswere
recorded only during the post monsoon season. Thepolychaete worms, Glyceraalba and Nereis
sp. were found only in November andDecember. Environmental parameters such as atmospheric
temperature, watertemperature and sand temperature showed positive significant correlation
while theinterstitial dissolved oxygen showed negative correlation with the occurrence
ofbivalves. The content of silt revealed negative significant correlation with bivalves.The
diversity indices revealed that the selected study area is moderately diversed andshowed
moderately high evenness throughout the year. The present study showedseasonal variation in
the macro-faunal abundance with maximum number during thepost-monsoon and minimum
during the monsoon.
6. Name of the candidate: Miss. PriyankaShekuraoNaik
Degree for which the thesis/ project report submitted: M. F. Sc. (AEM)
(Dept. of Fish. Hydrography)
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Year of submission: May, 2012
Name of the guide:Dr. S. T. Indulkar
Professor and Head,
Department of Fisheries Hydrography
Thesis title:
Suitability of impounded water of laterite stone quarries for fish culture
Abstract
The main objective of the present study is to analyze environmental andhydrobiological
parameters of selected laterite stone quarries to see their suitability forfish culture. Accordingly,
three stone quarries were selected from nearby area of Adhishtimandir at Shirgaon, Ratnagiri.
The parameters such as rainfall, air and watertemperatures, water depth, transparency, pH, total
alkalinity, total hardness, dissolvedoxygen, electrical conductivity, iron, sulphate, nitrate, nitrite,
phosphate and biologicalparameters, such as phytoplankton and zooplankton of three laterite
stone quarries wereanalyzed weekly and observations on acid sulphate of soil were done twice
during June2011 to January 2012 of the impounded water in the selected stone quarries.
Observationson fish growth stocked in one of the quarry were also made during the said period.
The data on rainfall was obtained from the Agricultural Research Station,Shirgaon, Ratnagiri.
The total rainfall recorded was 4047.34 mm with an average of27.34 + 6.9 mm. Air temperature
was observed at the site - I, -II and -III varied in therange of 23 to 32.0 0C with an average of
27.25 + 0.4 0C. Water temperature at the site - I,-II and -III varied in the range of 24 to 33 0C
with an average of 28.56 + 0.40C. Waterdepth recorded at the site – I, -II and -III was in the
range of 0.15 to 7.2 m, 1.0 to 2.4 m,1.2 to 1.6 m. Transparency was observed at the site - I, -II
and -III in range of 10 to 71cm, 10 to 15 cm and 10 to 30 cm.From the site - I, -II and -III; pH, 6
to 9, 6.32 to 6.99 and 7.19 to 7.98; total alkalinity,40.56 to 55.92 mgl-1, 65.08 to 75.01 mgl-1
and 42.04 to 62.94 mgl-1; total hardness, 18.34to 35.92 mgl-1, 34.21 to 45.9 mgl-1 and 20.64 to
31.93 mgl-1; dissolved oxygen, 1.09 to8.0 mgl-1, 2 to 6.99 mgl-1and 2.36 to 8 mgl-1; electrical
conductivity, 53.53 to 75.66μmhocm-1, 90.59 to 99.32 μmhocm-1 and 79.45 to 105.22; iron,
0.73 to 1.93 mgl-1, 0.19to 0.21 mgl-1 and 0.001 to 0.008 mgl-1; sulphate, 1.03 to 3.82 mgl-1,
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2.30 to 4.06 mgl-1and 6.02 to 8.43 mgl-1; nitrate, 0.25 to 4.64 mgl-1, 0.64 to 0.89 mgl-1 and
0.91 to 1.92 mgl-1; nitrite, 0.15 to 0.89 mgl-1, 0.01 to 0.04 mgl-1 and 0.01 to 0.06 mgl-1 ;
phosphate, 0.35 to0.48 mgl-1, 0.46 to 0.87 mgl-1 and 0.84 to 1.89 mgl-1 respectively. The total
alkalinity wasobserved in the three quarries varied between 40 to 75 mgl-1 and the total
hardness beingbelow 50 mgl-1 indicating water to be soft in nature.Two observations on acid
sulphate of soil were made from three quarries. Initialobservations on from site - I, -II and -III
was 0.015 %, 0.022 % and 0.012 % respectively,where as the final observations was 0.028%,
0.034% and 0.018 % respectively. Theseobservations on acid sulphate indicated that the water is
suitable for fish culture.From the site - I, -II and -III phytoplankton density varied in the range of
1763100 to10770900 cellsm-3, 142700 to 202400 cellsm-3 and 82200 to 171300 cellsm-3
respectively.The zooplankton density observed at the site - I, -II and -III was in the range of
12200 to93600 cellm-3, 28400 to 58300 cellm-3 and 20000 to 63200 cellm-3 respectively.In the
site - I, the results of the pilot scale trial of rearing Indian major carps showed that catlagrown
upto a size of 778.36 + 28.00 gm (38.79 + 0.45 cm), rohu 258.60 + 30.68gm (29.50 + 1.60 cm)
and mrigal 249.10 + 28.92 gm (30.7 + 1.53 cm) indicating a bettergrowth of catla as compared
to other two species of Indian major carps.From the foregoing account it is concluded that the
water trapped in the laterite stonequarries for a period of four to six months can be utilized for
fish culture.
9. Extension Activities:
a. The training programmes organized
1. Title: Reservoir fisheries management
Sponsorer:National Agricultural Innovative Project (NAIP)
Date & Duration: Two days
Participants: Fish farmers
Special feature of the Training programme:
Practical demonstration of Rearing fingerlings in reservoir to proper utilization of unused water
resources to increase fish production.
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2. Title: Development of value added fish products
Sponsorer: National Agricultural Innovative Project (NAIP)
Date & Duration: One day
Participants: fisherman women, SHGs
Special feature of the Training programme:
Practical demonstration of preparation of value added products from fresh water fish
3. Title: Development of value added fish products
Sponsorer: National Agricultural Innovative Project (NAIP)
Date & Duration: One day
Participants: fisherman women, SHGs
Special feature of the Training programme:
Practical demonstration of preparation of value added products from fresh water fish.
b. Seminar/ Symposia/Conference/ Workshop organized:
c. Farmer Melawa Organized:
Title: Palvi exhibition
Sponsorer: Dr. B. S. KonkanKrishiVidyapeeth, Dapoli
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Giving New technology information regarding fish conservation to farmers & fishermen during
Palvi exhibition
Date & Duration: four days
d. Radio/TV Talks delivered by the staff members of the Department:
Sr.
No.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Name of the staff members
Dr. S. T. Indulakar
Dr. G. N.Kulkarni
Dr. A. U. Pagarkar
Dr. A. D. Adsul
Radio Talks
TV Talks
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15
3
5
2
4
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e. Farmer-Scientist Forum:
Discussion on ornamental fish culture and water quality management in farmer-Scientist Forum
at Oni , Tal. Rajapur.
f. Other Extension Activities:
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Mangrove plantation & conservation awareness programme organized by Deptof Fish.
Hydrography, college of Fisheries, Ratnagiri in collaboration with Cameron International Mumbai
at Shirgaon on 6th June 2012
International Beach cleaning activity organized by Deptof Fish. Hydrography, college of Fisheries,
Ratnagiri at Ganpatipule beach in September 2012
g. Publications:
Publications
Dr. S. T.
Indulakar
Books
Booklet/bulletin
01
Folders
06
Souvenir/Proceedings
10
organized
Training / course
02
Manuals
Journal Res. papers
60
Papers full length in
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seminars etc.
Dr. G.
N.Kulkarni
Dr. A. U.
Pagarkar
1
Dr. A. D.
Adsul
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5
9
10
2
6
3
12
11
29
10
2
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10. Details of other activities (For e.g. seed production,production of other commodities
etc.,)
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11. Contact information:
Name of the Head
: Dr. S. T. Indulkar
Name of the dept.,
: Fisheries Hydrography,
Postal Address
Land line No.
: Fisheries Hydrography,
College of Fisheries, Shirgaon,
Ratnagiri-415629
(Maharashtra)
: +91 2352- 232241 (Ext. 221)
Mobile:
: +91 9423292005
Fax:
: +91 2352- 232987
12. News and Events:
1. World Envirinment Day : On 5th June, 2013, a quizcompetition was conducted on
“Aquatic Environments and its Managements” for Post Graduate (M.F.Sc. and Ph.D.)
students to generate awareness about aquatic Environment.
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2. World Ocean Day 8th June 2013 was organized by Dept. of Fisheries Hydrography
to create awareness towards the ocean
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