Studies on the Deep - Water Crab Charybdis (Goniohellenus ) Smithii Macleay From the Seas Around India

The present study deals with a general introduction which outlines the objective of the study providing an exhaustive review of works on crabs with particular reference to deep-sea forms. In the first section, Taxonomy and Geographical disribution of the crab are dealt with. The species is described in detail based on several male and female specimens obtained from the pelagic and bottom collections, and its identity in Indian waters is established. It is also distinguished from a closely allied species so far not reported from Indian waters. The second section comprises the biology of the species and it is dealt with under four subheading, namely Habit and Habitats, Reproduction, Food and feeding and Proximate composition. The different habitats occupied by juveniles, subadults and adults of the species have been described and discussed in the light of available information on differential distribution of other related species. The reproductive biology is described in various details touching on gross anatomy and histology of the reproductive systems, spermatogenesis, oogenesis, size at maturity, ovarian maturation process, fecundity, egg carriage and breeding. The food and feeding habits of the species have been studied with reference to the different life stages such as juveniles, subadults and adults during the different phases of life based on stomach content analysis. The percentage of meat recovery and protein, carbohydrate and lipid content of meat have been described in the section dealing with proximate composition. In section three the distribution and abundance of the crab for the entire Indian EEZ and some contiguous ares have been described and illustrated in detail separately for pelagic and benthic realms. The size frequency disrtibution, sex ratios, length weight relationship and relative abundance of breeding population in the experimental catches have been dealt with in detail and discussed.

Studies on Thermal structure in the seas around in India

The thesis entitled Studies on Thermal Structure in the Seas Around India. An attempt is made in this study to document the observed variability of thermal structure, both on seasonal and short-term scales, in the eastern Arabian Sea and southwestern Bay of Bengal, from the spatial and time series data sets from a reasonably strong data base. The present study has certain limitations. The mean temperatures are based on an uneven distribution of data in space and time. Some of the areas, although having a ‘full annual coverage, do not have adequate data for some months. Some portions in the area under study are having data gaps. The consistency and the coherence in the internal wave characteristics could not be examined due to non-availability of adequate data sets. The influence of generating mechanisms; other than winds and tides on the observed internal wave fields could not be ascertained due to lack of data. However, a comprehensive and intensive data collection can overcome these limitations. The deployment of moored buoys with arrays of sensors at different depths at some important locations for about 5 to 10 years can provide intensive and extensive data sets. This strong data base can afford to address the short-term and seasonal variability of thermal field and understand in detail the individual and collective influences of various physical and dynamical mechanisms responsible for such variability.

Studies on upwelling and sinking in the seas around india

Of the several physical processes occurring in the sea, vertical motions have special significance because of their marked effects on the oceanic environment. upwelling is the process in the sea whereby subsurface layers move up towards the surface. The reverse process of surface water sinking to subsurface depths is called sinking. Upwelling is a very conspicuous feature along the west coasts of continents and equatorial regions, though upwelling also occurs along certain east coasts of continents and other regions, The Thesis is an outcome of some investigations carried out by the author on upwelling and sinking off the west and east coasts of India. The aim of the study is to find out the actual period and duration of upwelling and sinking, their driving mechanism, various associated features and the factors that affect these processes. It is achieved by analysing the temperature and density fields off the west and east coasts of India, and further conclusions are drawn from the divergence field of surface currents, wind stress and sea level variations.

Studies on the primary production in the Indian seas

This thesis deals with the results of investigations on primary production and related aspects conducted in the Indian seas since 1957 and includes the regional and seasonal variations in the rate of production factors controlling the same and the magnitude of potential fishery resources derived from it. Data collected for various periods using oxygen and 14c techniques from the Gulf of Mannar, palk bay, the south west coast of India including laccadive sea together with other available data form the basis of these studies.

Numerical Modelling of Tsunami Propagation in the South East Arabian Sea (SEAS) and Inundation along the Kerala Coast

Tsunamis are water waves generated by a sudden vertical displacement of the water surface. They are waves generated in the ocean by the disturbance associated with seismic activity, under sea volcanic eruptions, submarine landslides, nuclear explosion or meteorite impacts with the ocean. These waves are generated in the ocean and travel into coastal bays, gulfs, estuaries and rivers. These waves travel as gravity waves with a velocity dependent on water depth. The term tsunami is Japanese and means harbour (tsu) and wave (nami). It has been named so because such waves often develop resonant phenomena in harbours after offshore earthquakes.

Don't be an Alien. 'No seas un Alien'

Resumen basado en el de la publicaci??n

Especificidad de la educación de adultos. Bases psicopedagógicas y señas de identidad.

Resumen tomado de la revista

Señas de identidad : la pirámide americana.

El proyecto pretende estudiar la identidad de los niños y expresarla de forma artística en una obra plástica colectiva. La experiencia forma parte del proyecto del grupo Enterarte en torno a América y a la relación entre diferentes culturas. El objetivo es investigar, analizar y expresar los momentos más significativos y de cambio en la vida de cada niño, y realizar un estudio comparativo sobre las diferencias de estos cambios en España y América. Otros objetivos son fomentar el arte infantil; posibilitar el encuentro entre las culturas española y americana; integrar otros proyectos del centro, como Kidsmart de IBM, Inglés, y Gestión de Calidad; que los niños descubran, conozcan y controlen su cuerpo, creando una imagen positiva y sin estereotipos; conocer instituciones culturales de su entorno y de América; y aprender a usar materiales evitando los riesgos y fomentando la creatividad. En cuanto a la metodología, se utiliza como hilo conductor una historia fantástica basada en los mitos y leyendas americanas. Se desarrolla a través de talleres, con trabajo conjunto entre niveles próximos. Cada dos clases trabajan en uno de los tres cuerpos de las pirámides, plasmando los hitos evolutivos más significativos de su edad. Las actividades se desarrollan en tres bloques. En el primero, se realiza la visita del personaje fantástico, talleres de elaboración de disfraces con las familias, talleres de plástica y danzas americanas entre otras actividades. En el segundo bloque, se desarrolla la pintura de las paredes y la construcción de la Pirámide, Taller de artesanía americana o creación de atrapadores de sueños. En el último bloque, Los Chamanes del Sol buscan experiencias, se realiza la salida a la granja, talleres de Cuentacuentos con alumnas de prácticas y familias, taller de transformación de alimentos con familias americanas, comunicación con niños americanos por Internet, taller de juegos americanos, Fiesta del Agua Amazónica, y Fiesta de la Pintura Inca. Se elaboran materiales para el alumnado, algunos incluidos como anexos, como fichas de las actividades, libro de recetas americanas, álbum de fotos de las actividades, Libro del Carnaval, Libro del protagonista, vídeo de algunas actividades, CD-ROM con presentación en PowerPoint de fotos que sirven para trabajar en el Taller de informática, y la Pirámide Americana, que se expone en el Museo de América y en el centro cuando finaliza la exposición. Para el profesorado se elabora un vídeo de todo el proceso de trabajo, y se incluyen fotos y textos en la página web del centro..

No seas tan buena y atrévete si eres hombre : una propuesta didáctica para fomentar relaciones igualitarias en chicas y chicos adolescentes.

Resumen basado en el de la publicación. Incluye CD anexo con los trabajos llevados a cabo por el alumnado (presentaciones y cortometrajes)

Moonligth, seas, and chocolate trees.

Esta antología ofrece una extensa selección de obras de muy diferentes géneros, que abarcan la ficción,la poesía, y no ficción. La selección de autores es igualmente amplia, de los poetas clásicos y autores modernos a los favorito de los niños, y de Shakespeare a los periodistas de hoy. Cada volumen de la antología corresponde a un solo año del ciclo superior de la escuela primaria. Para niños entre siete y once años.