IN A major ecological exercise a team of scientists at the National Institute of Oceanography, Goa, has successfully produced seahorses in captivity. The success of NIO
Viruses are the most abundant biological organisms of the world's oceans. Viral infections are a substantial source of
mortality in a range of organisms
Tests have shown that the phenomenon of mass fish deaths that were experienced in many areas of the Maldives during the end of last year was caused by a type of bacteria, the Marine Research Centre (MRC) has said. According to a statement issued by the MRC, the Centre had sent samples to the Australian, American and Italian laboratories and the results of their tests had revealed that a type of bacteria called Streptococcus was the cause.
Tests have shown that the phenomenon of mass fish deaths that were experienced in many areas of the Maldives during the end of last year was caused by a type of bacteria, the Marine Research Centre (MRC) has said. According to a statement issued by the MRC, the Centre had sent samples to the Australian, American and Italian laboratories and the results of their tests had revealed that a type of bacteria called Streptococcus was the cause.
What are the causes for the drop in fish catch off Goa coast this season? Is it because of rough weather or over fishing or both or some other factors? Well, no one knows precisely what has caused the fish catch going down quite drastically. "A scientific study needs to be conducted to identify the reasons', Fisheries Director S C Verenkar said. The decline in catch of fish has not only disturbed the trawler operators many of whom had to return empty handed until April end, but also the government authorities.
What may become a sustainable solution to the world fishery crisis is being experimented by scientists in the US. Completely cultured indoor marine fish may become the answer to the estimates of the wipe out of edible marine fish from the seas by 2048. Scientists at the Biotechnology Institute of the University of Maryland, Centre for Marine Biotechnology, in the US, are creating what may be the next generation of seafood. It may be a step ahead of the ecologically damaging 'net pens' used to culture marine fish in countries like Israel.
Research project undertaken by the students of Saraswati School about variety of species in Thane creek has revealed that 19 varieties of fish have disappeared from Thane creek. The project informs that previously there were 19 fish varieties seen in Thane creek. Rawas, Pakat, Hekru, Karkara, Makul, Jitad, prawns (Kolambi), Mushi, Shingada and many other varieties have vanished from the water of Thane creek.
