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Present study reports the first record of a red coral grouper fish identified as Cephalopholis so... more Present study reports the first record of a red coral grouper fish identified as Cephalopholis sonnerati observed during the routine trawl net operation for fishing by a private trawler off Gopalpur coast, Odisha on 6th July 2013. A coral grouper fish naming Cephalopholis sonnerati belonging to the family Serranidae measuring length 270 mm and weight 300 gm was obtained. This fish has not been reported previously from this coastal water.The description, morphometrics and meristic characters of the fish are described in this study.

Marine Biodiversity Records, 2015

International Journal of Zoological Research, 2013

IJMS, 2004

Some physicochemical parameters [temperature, transparency, pH, salinity, dissolved oxygen (DO) a... more Some physicochemical parameters [temperature, transparency, pH, salinity, dissolved oxygen (DO) and nutrients, nitrate, phosphate and silicate] were studied during February 2001 to January 2002 at five locations in Chilika lagoon. This study was undertaken to assess the impact of the new mouth opened at Sipakuda in order to facilitate water exchange between the lagoon and the sea. High values of temperature 35.3 o C and salinity about 32 ppt were noticed near the mouth during the hot and dry premonsoon and postmonsoon periods respectively. The overall average salinity ranged from 0.32-32.0 ppt recorded at the northern sector (Kalupadaghat) and near the mouth. The maximum secchi disc value was 0.91 m only. Dissolved oxygen content and pH ranged from 3.9 to 13.9 ml/l and 6.4 to 9.8 respectively. The nutrient contents showed distinct seasonal and spatial variation. Higher phosphate value than the nitrate is a noteworthy feature during the present study period, which could be due to the addition of phosphate through the land drainage. Visible changes have been noticed in spatio-temporal variations of physico-chemical parameters as a result of the opening of new mouth.

Indian Journal of Geo-Marine Sciences

Present study reports the first record of occurrence of a seagrass Halophila ovalis, family- Hydr... more Present study reports the first record of occurrence of a seagrass Halophila ovalis, family- Hydrocharitaceae and class-Liliopsida in the Haripur creek of the southern coast of Odisha. It was suggested that the shallow water region of this tidal creek provided a conducive environment for colonization of this particular sea grass species. This study also describes the morphological and habitat characteristics of the sea grass.

Macrobrachium rosenbergii is the most important cultured Palaemonid in the world. It is farmed on... more Macrobrachium rosenbergii is the most important cultured Palaemonid in the world. It is farmed on a large scale in many countries including India, once upon a time this species was considered as disease free animal but towards later part of 2001, the hatchery and nursery pond of these animals suffered a massive loss due to a new viral disease named white tail disease. Till date different diagnosis has been established for detection of this disease but reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) techniques is the most sensitive diagnostic tool among those present available for detection of MrNv (Macrobrachium rosenbergii nodavirus). The designed primer fair (1F/1R) in 1st step PCR was carried out using 1 µl e DNA like wise in 2nd step RT-PCR product the nested primer 2nd 1 µl of 1st RT-PCR product were utilized. At the end of 8 µl of each step PCR product was analyzed by electrophoresis on 1% agarose gel along with sample. The confirm positive and negative sample were ru...

International Journal of Zoological Research

The Present study was contribute a check list of Macrofaunal diversity of Bahuda estuary. The stu... more The Present study was contribute a check list of Macrofaunal diversity of Bahuda estuary. The study indicated total number of 16 species of Mollusca were observed from Bahuda estuary, out of which 8 species were Gastropods and 8 species were Bivalves. Similarly, a total number of 10 species of Crustaceans were observed, out of which 3 species of Penaeidae family, 3 species of Ocypodidae family and 4 species of Protunidae family of order decapoda was observed. A total number of 25 species of fishes were observed having 6 orders comes under 18 families. The species diversity showed a wide range of higher Number of fish(615)followed by Molluscan (549), Crustacean(257) and Polychates (27) in different stations indicating a stable benthic community with moderate environmental parameters with less polluted waters.

The total fisher folk population of Podampeta village is 1600 under 510 families of Ganjam distri... more The total fisher folk population of Podampeta village is 1600 under 510 families of Ganjam distric. There are only 45 families under Below Poverty Line (BPL) and others are Above Poverty LinAPL).Out of the total population of 1600, there are 721(45.062%) males and 879 (54.938%) are female. There are 510 married male and 510 married females. 211 (13.187%) are unmarried males and 316(19.75 %are unmarried females and 27(1.6875%) females are widow. The diverse female is only 26 number which is about 1.625% of the total population. The literacy rate is 21.875% up to upper primary standard. There is no service holder in the village. The annual income varies from Rs 6,000/- to R17,000/-. Fishing is the only way of their livelihood in this village. There are 08 number of bore wells in addition to the drinking water supply by the government. There is no primary school and health center in the village. Alcoholic drink is the major expenditure of their income. No sanitary facility available in...

Spatio-temporal variation in zooplankton biomass, abundance, composition and hydrography were stu... more Spatio-temporal variation in zooplankton biomass, abundance, composition and hydrography were studied during 2009 in the Mahanadi estuarine complex. The estuarine system was strongly influenced by southwest monsoon and changed in the abiotic and biotic attribution system. There was an increasing trend of salinity observed from monsoon to post-monsoon, winter and followed by pre-monsoon which was peaked with 6.6 ± 5.37 psu, 10.5± 8.34 psu, 15.5 ± 4.38 psu and 24.10 ± 3.80 psu respectively. Dissolved oxygen was varied from 6.2 to 7.6 mg l -1 . However the pH was maintained a consistent trend and showed slightly alkaline in nature. Among 19 groups of zooplankton community, the preponderance of copepods (38 species) was observed as the major followed by mysids and chaetognaths. The dominant species were prevailed Paracalanus, parvus claus and Pontella andersoni sewell sp, which were conspicuous at river mouth. Whereas, Lucifer hanseni was observed at the river mouth during winter season...

International Journal of Zoological Research, 2013

... Lakshman Nayak & Durga Prasad Behera PG ... 2 Roy, JC, Periodicity in plankton diatom... more ... Lakshman Nayak & Durga Prasad Behera PG ... 2 Roy, JC, Periodicity in plankton diatoms of the Chilka lake for the years 1950 and 1951, J. Bombay Nat ... 5 Siddiqui S Z. & Rama Rao, V, Wetland ecosystem series 1. Fauna of Chilka lake, (Zoological Survey of India, Calcutta) 1995 ...

The present study has been undertaken to know the role of probiotics in sustainable shrimp farmin... more The present study has been undertaken to know the role of probiotics in sustainable shrimp farming along the coastal Balasore of Orissa. The hydrological parameters like water temperature, pH, salinity, transparency and alkalinity were observed weekly where as hardness was observed every 20 days of culture (DOC) for a period of six month and dissolved oxygen was observed every day in the early morning and evening throughout the culture beginning from 30 days of culture. The highest water temperature was observed to be 30.3ºC and the lowest was 25.33ºC. The highest water pH was observed be 8.53 and the lowest was 7.26. The highest salinity was observed to be 24.66 ppm and lowest was 11.66 ppm. The highest transparency was observed to be 43 cm and lowest was 17 cm. Likewise, the highest carbonate was observed to be 57.33 ppm and lowest was 11.33 ppm. The highest bicarbonate alkalinity was observed being 285 ppm and lowest was 100 ppm. The hardness varied from 8443 ppm to 3533 ppm. The highest and lowest dissolved oxygen was observed to be 4.53 ppm and 3.53 ppm during culture period. Five different commercial brands of Probiotics of unique composition were used for different ponds during every month. Though bacterial load present inside the culture ponds throughout the culture period it does not show any problem due to application of probiotics which helped for suppression and maintaining of a clean and hygienic environment for sustainable shrimp culture.

Chilika Lagoon in the Odisha Coast of India is one of the World's unique biodiversity hot spot ha... more Chilika Lagoon in the Odisha Coast of India is one of the World's unique biodiversity hot spot having international importance. It is the largest brackish water lagoon with estuarine character having its socioeconomic importance. The present study highlights on diversity of ornamental fish from four sector of Chilika lagoon namely Southern, Central, Northern and outer. A total number of 20 species representing 12 families of class Actinopterygii were identified from four sector of Chilika Lagoon. The order Perciformes having highest occurrence in side the lagoon followed by order Cypriniformes, Siluriformes, Tetraodontiformes and Osteoglossiforms. During study period it was observed that highest number ornamental fishes were found in Northern sector and central sector. These ornamental fishes have high economic value if it is collected and maintained in aquarium then it will help the local fisher folk for their lively hood and development of their family.

The aim of the present study is to know the occurrence and distribution of molluscan wood-borers ... more The aim of the present study is to know the occurrence and distribution of molluscan wood-borers from Chilika lagoon in relation to some physico-chemical parameters .The samples were collected from three stations during May 2010 to April 2011. Six wood-borers belonging to Family Pholadidae and Teredinidae namely Martesia striata and five borers, namely, Bankia brevis (Deshayes), Bankia campanellata (Moll and Roch), Bankia sps., Lyrodus pedicellatus (Quatrefages) and Teredo furcifera were observed. The physicochemical parameters like air temperature , surface water temperature , pH, salinity, and dissolved oxygen were studied from these stations. The air temperature varied 28.5 to 35.4ºC. The surface water temperature was lowest being 27.5ºC in post-monsoon at station-3 and the highest surface water temperature was 32.8ºC during pre-monsoon at station -1. The highest and lowest pH was observed to be 8.9 during monsoon in station-1 and 7.5 during post-monsoon in station -1. Similarly the highest and lowest value of salinity was observed to be 19.5% at station -3 during pre-monsoon and 14.26% at station-2 during monsoon. Likewise the highest and lowest dissolved oxygen were observed to be 11.5 mL/L during pre-monsoon at station -1 and monsoon at station-2.

Out of 110 species of mangroves, identified on the globe, 63 species are found in Bhitarkanika. T... more Out of 110 species of mangroves, identified on the globe, 63 species are found in Bhitarkanika. The mangroves support marine life of 60 genera and 64 species of microfauna, 34 genera and 55 species of meiofauna, 19 species of amphibians, 42 species of reptiles including the rare and endangered sea turtle, more than 200 species of birds, 60 species of mammals, and 6 species of marine mammals. Three hundred species of fishes and 229 species of crustaceans also inhabit this sanctuary. The wild animals such as leopard, cat, fishing cat, jungle cat, hyena, wild boar, spotted dear, sambar, porcupine, python, dolphin, king cobra, salt water crocodiles, water monitor lizard, terrapins, common mongooses, Indian field mouse, and Indian mole rat are living in this sanctuary. The water temperature of the sanctuary varied from 25°C to 32°C, and air temperature from 28°C to 36°C. The pH value ranged from 6.98 to 8.7. Salinity fluctuated from 9 ppt to 33.8 ppt. The dissolved oxygen ranged from 2.325 mg/L to 7.250 mg/L, carbonate alkalinity from 25 mg/L to 60 mg/L, and bicarbonate alkalinity from 65 mg/L to 120 mg/L.

Some physicochemical parameters [temperature, transparency, pH, salinity, dissolved oxygen (DO) a... more Some physicochemical parameters [temperature, transparency, pH, salinity, dissolved oxygen (DO) and nutrients, nitrate, phosphate and silicate] were studied during February 2001 to January 2002 at five locations in Chilika lagoon. This study was undertaken to assess the impact of the new mouth opened at Sipakuda in order to facilitate water exchange between the lagoon and the sea. High values of temperature 35.3 o C and salinity about 32 ppt were noticed near the mouth during the hot and dry premonsoon and postmonsoon periods respectively. The overall average salinity ranged from 0.32 -32.0 ppt recorded at the northern sector (Kalupadaghat) and near the mouth. The maximum secchi disc value was 0.91 m only. Dissolved oxygen content and pH ranged from 3.9 to 13.9 ml/l and 6.4 to 9.8 respectively. The nutrient contents showed distinct seasonal and spatial variation. Higher phosphate value than the nitrate is a noteworthy feature during the present study period, which could be due to the addition of phosphate through the land drainage. Visible changes have been noticed in spatio-temporal variations of physico-chemical parameters as a result of the opening of new mouth.

Present study reports the first record of a red coral grouper fish identified as Cephalopholis so... more Present study reports the first record of a red coral grouper fish identified as Cephalopholis sonnerati observed during the routine trawl net operation for fishing by a private trawler off Gopalpur coast, Odisha on 6th July 2013. A coral grouper fish naming Cephalopholis sonnerati belonging to the family Serranidae measuring length 270 mm and weight 300 gm was obtained. This fish has not been reported previously from this coastal water.The description, morphometrics and meristic characters of the fish are described in this study.

Marine Biodiversity Records, 2015

International Journal of Zoological Research, 2013

IJMS, 2004

Some physicochemical parameters [temperature, transparency, pH, salinity, dissolved oxygen (DO) a... more Some physicochemical parameters [temperature, transparency, pH, salinity, dissolved oxygen (DO) and nutrients, nitrate, phosphate and silicate] were studied during February 2001 to January 2002 at five locations in Chilika lagoon. This study was undertaken to assess the impact of the new mouth opened at Sipakuda in order to facilitate water exchange between the lagoon and the sea. High values of temperature 35.3 o C and salinity about 32 ppt were noticed near the mouth during the hot and dry premonsoon and postmonsoon periods respectively. The overall average salinity ranged from 0.32-32.0 ppt recorded at the northern sector (Kalupadaghat) and near the mouth. The maximum secchi disc value was 0.91 m only. Dissolved oxygen content and pH ranged from 3.9 to 13.9 ml/l and 6.4 to 9.8 respectively. The nutrient contents showed distinct seasonal and spatial variation. Higher phosphate value than the nitrate is a noteworthy feature during the present study period, which could be due to the addition of phosphate through the land drainage. Visible changes have been noticed in spatio-temporal variations of physico-chemical parameters as a result of the opening of new mouth.

Indian Journal of Geo-Marine Sciences

Present study reports the first record of occurrence of a seagrass Halophila ovalis, family- Hydr... more Present study reports the first record of occurrence of a seagrass Halophila ovalis, family- Hydrocharitaceae and class-Liliopsida in the Haripur creek of the southern coast of Odisha. It was suggested that the shallow water region of this tidal creek provided a conducive environment for colonization of this particular sea grass species. This study also describes the morphological and habitat characteristics of the sea grass.

Macrobrachium rosenbergii is the most important cultured Palaemonid in the world. It is farmed on... more Macrobrachium rosenbergii is the most important cultured Palaemonid in the world. It is farmed on a large scale in many countries including India, once upon a time this species was considered as disease free animal but towards later part of 2001, the hatchery and nursery pond of these animals suffered a massive loss due to a new viral disease named white tail disease. Till date different diagnosis has been established for detection of this disease but reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) techniques is the most sensitive diagnostic tool among those present available for detection of MrNv (Macrobrachium rosenbergii nodavirus). The designed primer fair (1F/1R) in 1st step PCR was carried out using 1 µl e DNA like wise in 2nd step RT-PCR product the nested primer 2nd 1 µl of 1st RT-PCR product were utilized. At the end of 8 µl of each step PCR product was analyzed by electrophoresis on 1% agarose gel along with sample. The confirm positive and negative sample were ru...

International Journal of Zoological Research

The Present study was contribute a check list of Macrofaunal diversity of Bahuda estuary. The stu... more The Present study was contribute a check list of Macrofaunal diversity of Bahuda estuary. The study indicated total number of 16 species of Mollusca were observed from Bahuda estuary, out of which 8 species were Gastropods and 8 species were Bivalves. Similarly, a total number of 10 species of Crustaceans were observed, out of which 3 species of Penaeidae family, 3 species of Ocypodidae family and 4 species of Protunidae family of order decapoda was observed. A total number of 25 species of fishes were observed having 6 orders comes under 18 families. The species diversity showed a wide range of higher Number of fish(615)followed by Molluscan (549), Crustacean(257) and Polychates (27) in different stations indicating a stable benthic community with moderate environmental parameters with less polluted waters.

The total fisher folk population of Podampeta village is 1600 under 510 families of Ganjam distri... more The total fisher folk population of Podampeta village is 1600 under 510 families of Ganjam distric. There are only 45 families under Below Poverty Line (BPL) and others are Above Poverty LinAPL).Out of the total population of 1600, there are 721(45.062%) males and 879 (54.938%) are female. There are 510 married male and 510 married females. 211 (13.187%) are unmarried males and 316(19.75 %are unmarried females and 27(1.6875%) females are widow. The diverse female is only 26 number which is about 1.625% of the total population. The literacy rate is 21.875% up to upper primary standard. There is no service holder in the village. The annual income varies from Rs 6,000/- to R17,000/-. Fishing is the only way of their livelihood in this village. There are 08 number of bore wells in addition to the drinking water supply by the government. There is no primary school and health center in the village. Alcoholic drink is the major expenditure of their income. No sanitary facility available in...

Spatio-temporal variation in zooplankton biomass, abundance, composition and hydrography were stu... more Spatio-temporal variation in zooplankton biomass, abundance, composition and hydrography were studied during 2009 in the Mahanadi estuarine complex. The estuarine system was strongly influenced by southwest monsoon and changed in the abiotic and biotic attribution system. There was an increasing trend of salinity observed from monsoon to post-monsoon, winter and followed by pre-monsoon which was peaked with 6.6 ± 5.37 psu, 10.5± 8.34 psu, 15.5 ± 4.38 psu and 24.10 ± 3.80 psu respectively. Dissolved oxygen was varied from 6.2 to 7.6 mg l -1 . However the pH was maintained a consistent trend and showed slightly alkaline in nature. Among 19 groups of zooplankton community, the preponderance of copepods (38 species) was observed as the major followed by mysids and chaetognaths. The dominant species were prevailed Paracalanus, parvus claus and Pontella andersoni sewell sp, which were conspicuous at river mouth. Whereas, Lucifer hanseni was observed at the river mouth during winter season...

International Journal of Zoological Research, 2013

... Lakshman Nayak & Durga Prasad Behera PG ... 2 Roy, JC, Periodicity in plankton diatom... more ... Lakshman Nayak & Durga Prasad Behera PG ... 2 Roy, JC, Periodicity in plankton diatoms of the Chilka lake for the years 1950 and 1951, J. Bombay Nat ... 5 Siddiqui S Z. & Rama Rao, V, Wetland ecosystem series 1. Fauna of Chilka lake, (Zoological Survey of India, Calcutta) 1995 ...

The present study has been undertaken to know the role of probiotics in sustainable shrimp farmin... more The present study has been undertaken to know the role of probiotics in sustainable shrimp farming along the coastal Balasore of Orissa. The hydrological parameters like water temperature, pH, salinity, transparency and alkalinity were observed weekly where as hardness was observed every 20 days of culture (DOC) for a period of six month and dissolved oxygen was observed every day in the early morning and evening throughout the culture beginning from 30 days of culture. The highest water temperature was observed to be 30.3ºC and the lowest was 25.33ºC. The highest water pH was observed be 8.53 and the lowest was 7.26. The highest salinity was observed to be 24.66 ppm and lowest was 11.66 ppm. The highest transparency was observed to be 43 cm and lowest was 17 cm. Likewise, the highest carbonate was observed to be 57.33 ppm and lowest was 11.33 ppm. The highest bicarbonate alkalinity was observed being 285 ppm and lowest was 100 ppm. The hardness varied from 8443 ppm to 3533 ppm. The highest and lowest dissolved oxygen was observed to be 4.53 ppm and 3.53 ppm during culture period. Five different commercial brands of Probiotics of unique composition were used for different ponds during every month. Though bacterial load present inside the culture ponds throughout the culture period it does not show any problem due to application of probiotics which helped for suppression and maintaining of a clean and hygienic environment for sustainable shrimp culture.

Chilika Lagoon in the Odisha Coast of India is one of the World's unique biodiversity hot spot ha... more Chilika Lagoon in the Odisha Coast of India is one of the World's unique biodiversity hot spot having international importance. It is the largest brackish water lagoon with estuarine character having its socioeconomic importance. The present study highlights on diversity of ornamental fish from four sector of Chilika lagoon namely Southern, Central, Northern and outer. A total number of 20 species representing 12 families of class Actinopterygii were identified from four sector of Chilika Lagoon. The order Perciformes having highest occurrence in side the lagoon followed by order Cypriniformes, Siluriformes, Tetraodontiformes and Osteoglossiforms. During study period it was observed that highest number ornamental fishes were found in Northern sector and central sector. These ornamental fishes have high economic value if it is collected and maintained in aquarium then it will help the local fisher folk for their lively hood and development of their family.

The aim of the present study is to know the occurrence and distribution of molluscan wood-borers ... more The aim of the present study is to know the occurrence and distribution of molluscan wood-borers from Chilika lagoon in relation to some physico-chemical parameters .The samples were collected from three stations during May 2010 to April 2011. Six wood-borers belonging to Family Pholadidae and Teredinidae namely Martesia striata and five borers, namely, Bankia brevis (Deshayes), Bankia campanellata (Moll and Roch), Bankia sps., Lyrodus pedicellatus (Quatrefages) and Teredo furcifera were observed. The physicochemical parameters like air temperature , surface water temperature , pH, salinity, and dissolved oxygen were studied from these stations. The air temperature varied 28.5 to 35.4ºC. The surface water temperature was lowest being 27.5ºC in post-monsoon at station-3 and the highest surface water temperature was 32.8ºC during pre-monsoon at station -1. The highest and lowest pH was observed to be 8.9 during monsoon in station-1 and 7.5 during post-monsoon in station -1. Similarly the highest and lowest value of salinity was observed to be 19.5% at station -3 during pre-monsoon and 14.26% at station-2 during monsoon. Likewise the highest and lowest dissolved oxygen were observed to be 11.5 mL/L during pre-monsoon at station -1 and monsoon at station-2.

Out of 110 species of mangroves, identified on the globe, 63 species are found in Bhitarkanika. T... more Out of 110 species of mangroves, identified on the globe, 63 species are found in Bhitarkanika. The mangroves support marine life of 60 genera and 64 species of microfauna, 34 genera and 55 species of meiofauna, 19 species of amphibians, 42 species of reptiles including the rare and endangered sea turtle, more than 200 species of birds, 60 species of mammals, and 6 species of marine mammals. Three hundred species of fishes and 229 species of crustaceans also inhabit this sanctuary. The wild animals such as leopard, cat, fishing cat, jungle cat, hyena, wild boar, spotted dear, sambar, porcupine, python, dolphin, king cobra, salt water crocodiles, water monitor lizard, terrapins, common mongooses, Indian field mouse, and Indian mole rat are living in this sanctuary. The water temperature of the sanctuary varied from 25°C to 32°C, and air temperature from 28°C to 36°C. The pH value ranged from 6.98 to 8.7. Salinity fluctuated from 9 ppt to 33.8 ppt. The dissolved oxygen ranged from 2.325 mg/L to 7.250 mg/L, carbonate alkalinity from 25 mg/L to 60 mg/L, and bicarbonate alkalinity from 65 mg/L to 120 mg/L.

Some physicochemical parameters [temperature, transparency, pH, salinity, dissolved oxygen (DO) a... more Some physicochemical parameters [temperature, transparency, pH, salinity, dissolved oxygen (DO) and nutrients, nitrate, phosphate and silicate] were studied during February 2001 to January 2002 at five locations in Chilika lagoon. This study was undertaken to assess the impact of the new mouth opened at Sipakuda in order to facilitate water exchange between the lagoon and the sea. High values of temperature 35.3 o C and salinity about 32 ppt were noticed near the mouth during the hot and dry premonsoon and postmonsoon periods respectively. The overall average salinity ranged from 0.32 -32.0 ppt recorded at the northern sector (Kalupadaghat) and near the mouth. The maximum secchi disc value was 0.91 m only. Dissolved oxygen content and pH ranged from 3.9 to 13.9 ml/l and 6.4 to 9.8 respectively. The nutrient contents showed distinct seasonal and spatial variation. Higher phosphate value than the nitrate is a noteworthy feature during the present study period, which could be due to the addition of phosphate through the land drainage. Visible changes have been noticed in spatio-temporal variations of physico-chemical parameters as a result of the opening of new mouth.