E. Muley

Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Environmental Science, Emeritus

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Biology of the snail melania scabra

Diversity in zooplankton community as an indicator of organic and industrial pollution in Hussain Sagar, Hyderabad

Strategy for Conservation and Management of Urban Lakes in Mumbai

Pusat Penelitian Limnologi-LIPI, 2017

Status of coral reefs in South Asia: Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Sri Lanka

Proceedings of the …, 2002

... The central Great Chagos Bank has a large submerged reef area with 8 islands. ... has been id... more

Status of coral reefs of India

The major reef formations in India are restricted to the Gulf of Mannar, Gulf of Kachchh, Andaman... more The major reef formations in India are restricted to the Gulf of Mannar, Gulf of Kachchh, Andaman and Nicobar and Lakshadweep Islands. Scattered coral growth has also been reported along certain inter-tidal belts and submerged banks both on the east and west coasts of the country. The reefs at present are important to the local community only to the extent of sustenance fishing. Tourism is being developed at some places though local communities do not benefit much from the revenue generated. The health of corals, as deduced from the literature records since 60s has been on steady decline mainly due to stress from anthropogenic pressures and interference. The reef condition is generally poor and declining in near shore waters and areas of high population density. Sedimentation, dredging and coral mining are damaging near shore reefs, while the use of explosives and bottom nets in fishing are damaging off shore reefs in specific sites. The bleaching event of 1998 has been reported to ...

Studies on growth indices of the fresh water prosobranch, Melania scabra

Growth indices of Melania scabra have been studied. The length of shell, length of spire, length ... more Growth indices of Melania scabra have been studied. The length of shell, length of spire, length of base, width of shell, length of peristome (aperture) and width of peristome were measured. Similarly weights of the snails were also determined. In all the above cases, relationships were established taking length as the basic index .

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Embryology and development of a freshwater prosobranch, Melania scabra

Hydrobiologia, 1978

... The trochophore stage, which is present in typical form in the development of primitive proso... more ... The trochophore stage, which is present in typical form in the development of primitive prosobranchs like Patella, is greatly modified in the development of Mela ... cumulation of nutritive cells in the rudiment of the vis-ceral sac, first apperance of a shell in the form of a cuti-cular cap ...

Studies on the breeding habits and development of the brood-pouch of a viviparous prosobranch; Melania scabra

Hydrobiologia, 1977

1. Diversity in zooplankton community as indicator of organic and industrial pollution in Hussain Sagar, Hyderabad

Coral Reef Restoration and Remediation Transplantation of Stag Horn Coral, Transplantation of Stag Horn Coral, Transplantation of Stag Horn Coral, Transplantation of Stag Horn Coral, Acropora formosa Acropora formosa Acropora formosa Acropora formosa Using Low Using Low Using Low Using Low--- -te...

Gulf of Mannar (GOM), covering an area of approximately 10,500 sq km has 21 islands, possessing f... more Gulf of Mannar (GOM), covering an area of approximately 10,500 sq km has 21 islands, possessing fringing and patchy type of reef. Tuticorin coast of GOM is one of the highly stressed areas due to various anthropogenic activities. The stag horn coral, Acropora formosa is one of the most affected species and so this study has been initiated first time in India to preserve the species and to increase their biomass in the degraded areas. Experiments were carried out in Tuticorin port area, where there is tiny percentage cover of A. formosa. The different size groups of A. formosa fragments were fixed on artificial substrates such as cement slabs and stones using nylon rope. They were deployed in the inter-tidal area and their survival and growth were monitored for a period of 10 months. The main transplantation work was done on the open sea floor using large ferro cement frames (1x1m) as substrates, and an area of 10 X 10 m was covered. The overall survivorship and growth rate were 84.5...

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Labelling ecofriendly products in india — an emerging option for environmental production

The Environmentalist, 1995

Some aspects of tsunami impact and recovery in India

Disaster Prevention and Management, 2006

... Studies on rapid assessment of the impact of tsunami on the coastal and marine environment in... more

Status of coral reefs of India

by Venkataraman Krishnamoorthy and E. Muley

ABSTRACT The major reef formations in India are restricted to the Gulf of Mannar, Gulf of Kachchh... more ABSTRACT
The major reef formations in India are restricted to the Gulf of Mannar, Gulf of Kachchh, Andaman and Nicobar and
Lakshadweep Islands. Scattered coral growth has also been reported along certain inter-tidal belts and submerged
banks both on the east and west coasts of the country. The reefs at present are important to the local community only
to the extent of sustenance fishing. Tourism is being developed at some places though local communities do not
benefit much from the revenue generated. The health of corals, as deduced from the literature records since 60s has
been on steady decline mainly due to stress from anthropogenic pressures and interference. The reef condition is
generally poor and declining in near shore waters and areas of high population density. Sedimentation, dredging and
coral mining are damaging near shore reefs, while the use of explosives and bottom nets in fishing are damaging off
shore reefs in specific sites. The bleaching event of 1998 has been reported to have increased dead coral cover to
about 70% in the Gulf of Kachchh, 40-60% in the Gulf of Mannar, 60-80% in Lakshadweep and about 80%
(subsequent studies do not confirm this report) in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Quantitative data and studies on
monitoring health of coral reef are inadequate. However, post-bleaching surveys in Lakshadweep and Gulf of Mannar
have shown slow recovery of some of the coral species. Impacts of bleaching on other reef organisms and reef
fisheries have not been evaluated. Taking in to consideration ecological and economic significance of coral reefs and
the threat perceptions, Government of India has initiated measures for their intensive conservation and management.
Present paper deals with ecological status of coral reefs in the country and various national and international
initiatives as well as current efforts of Government of India along with gaps and future directions for their
conservation and management.

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