Contribution of zooplankton to the fishery potential of some environments

Difference in zooplankton production in estuarine, coastal and oceanic realms of the Indian Ocean has been correlated to the fishery potential of the concerned area. In the estuarine habitat the estimated rate of secondary production can not sustain a fishery of the present magnitude. Direct correlation between fish landing and zooplankton is observed in the coastal waters. Compared to coastal waters zooplankton standing stock is low in the open ocean and this low production is compensated by a wider area. The estimated fishery potential of the ocean is much more than what is being exploited.

Tidal and diel influence on zooplankton occurrence in the Mandovi estuary, Goa

Distribution and abundance of zooplankton over the tidal cycle were studied in the Mandovi estuary, Goa, during August and December 1971 and May 1972. Tide induced salinity fluctuations were obvious with high values during spring tides. Salinity was low during August, apparently due to precipitation and land run off but increased subsequently. The mean biomass values for the day and night collections were 13.6 and 19.8 ml/100 m super(3) respectively. Occurrence of most of the zooplankton taxa and species was related to diel rhythm and tidal oscillations. However, overall mean zooplankton standing stock at both the stations were same (16.3 ml/100 m super(3)) indicating that estuarine zooplankton maintained their position during tidal exchanges. Variations in occurrence of common groups and species of zooplankton over the tidal cycle are discussed.

Biodeterioration of cellulose materials in Karingote, Nileswaram, Kavvayi and Ramapuram Backwater systems of Kerala

The hydrographic conditions prevailing in an estuarine system along the southwest coast of India are described. The nature of destruction of timber in these backwaters has been examined in detail which revealed the existence of 8 species of shipworms, 2 species each of pholads and isopods. The shipworms are represented by Dicyathifer manni, Lyrodus pedicellatus, Teredo furcifera, T. clappi, Nausitora dunlopei, Bankia carinata, B. campanellata; the pholads by Martesia striata and M. (Purticoma) nairi; and the isopods by Sphaeroma terebrans and S. annandalei. The incidence and relative abundance of these pests are discussed in relation to the salinity profile of the estuary.

内蒙古草原CH4 通量的DNDC 模型模拟

甲烷（CH4）是增温效应仅次于二氧化碳（CO2）的重要温室气体。内蒙古草原是欧亚温带草原的重要类型，具有典型的生态地域代表性。如何理解该区域CH4 交换的时空格局与环境控制、不同土地利用类型的源汇特征以及CH4 通量对气候变化的响应、对于我们进一步理解全球变化与陆地生态系统关系具有十分重要的意义。本研究以内蒙古草原锡林河流域为对象，首次在国内应用DNDC 生物地球化学模型模拟干草原和河漫滩湿地的CH4 通量，预测CH4 循环对未来气候变化的响应，并对该区域干草原的CH4 吸收进行了区域模拟估算。结果表明： 1.在模型中添加植被生长节律与土壤CH4 吸收的关系函数后，DNDC 模型能够准确地模拟锡林河流域干草原CH4 吸收的大小及其年变化。土壤温度、土壤水分和植被生长状况是影响干草原大气CH4 吸收的主要因素。 2.水位，土壤温度，质地和植被生长节律是控制河漫滩湿地CH4 通量的主要因子。根据有限水位测定值估算模拟周期内全部水位数据的方法能够应用于模拟水位相对比较稳定区域的未知时期水位。经过该修正的DNDC 模型能够较为准确的捕获锡林河流域河边湿地的CH4 排放通量的大小及年变化。 3.干草原和湿地年CH4 通量对温度变化敏感，而对降水量变化不敏感，其中湿地比干草原对温度变化的响应更加敏感。 4.温度升高可显著地促进干草原和湿地的日CH4 吸收和排放能力，其CH4 通量的增加均表现出明显的季节性差异。干草原日CH4 通量对降水量增加20% 的响应并不显著，而河漫滩湿地的响应虽显著，变幅却很小且增减程度不同。 5.与2005 年相比，2050 年干草原河漫滩湿地的CH4 吸收和排放量将分别增加10%和77%。锡林河流域CH4 通量对未来气候变化产生正反馈作用，并且湿地CH4 排放对未来气候变化的响应大于干草原CH4 吸收的响应。未来气候变化将增加锡林河流域CH4 源强度。 6. 锡林河流域干草原CH4 吸收量达2.42Gg C•yr-1。干草原CH4 吸收量的空间异质性较大，各栅格单元（0.01 ×0.01 度）的CH4 吸收量变化为0-404.6 kg C，其中大部分区域CH4 吸收量变化在150-250 kg C•yr-1 之间。草甸草原的大气CH4 吸收能力显著高于典型草原。干草原CH4 吸收率平均为2.59 kg C• ha-1 •yr-1。干草原CH4 吸收量的空间异质性是土壤有机质含量、土壤质地、土壤温度湿度，植被类型等因素共同作用的结果，与单一变量的关系并不明显。

A new record of two penaeid species from Goa coast

Adults of Penaeus japonicus (Bate) and juveniles of P. canaliculatus (Olivier) were recorded for the first time from the coastal and estuarine regions of Goa respectively. Their presence in Goa waters suggests that both the species have a wide distribution along the west coast of India. The available data from the neighboring states suggest that both the species are distributed in deeper waters and are caught during or immediately after the southwest monsoon. Hence, it may be possible to tap these valuable resources from Goa waters if the fishing operation is extended to depths beyond those presently fished and fishing is carried out during the SW monsoon season.

El estuario del Plata: donde el río se encuentra con el mar

The Rio de la Plata estuary is one of the largest estuarine environments of South America. It is characterized by a two-layer vertical salinity distribution and the existence of water masses convergence zones (fronts). Oceanographic scenario greatly influence the biology of the planktonic organisms that live in the water column, the benthic organisms that inhabit the soft sediment bottoms of the estuary, and the fishes, which show a differential degree of penetration into the diluted water of the estuary. Short and frequent events of strong weastward winds ('sudestada') alter completely the oceanographic conditions greatly influencing the especies ecology. Biological production of the estuary is high, and most of their organisms have a marine heritage.

Topography and substratum of the Jaffna Lagoon

Little is known of the topography and substratum of the lagoon and estuarine waters of Ceylon. This knowledge is important in understanding the fisheries and its effective management. Bottom topography of the sea is usually given in the British Admiralty charts and other navigational charts. Some indications of the different types of bottom of the continental shelf are also given. The information given in these charts is inadequate to understand the fisheries of lagoons and estuarine waters. Jaffna lagoon is such a body of water situated in Northern Province of Ceylon. Knowledge of the bottom topography of this lagoon was found to be necessary in revising the fishing regulations in force in the Northern Province of Ceylon, with special reference to the use of the fishing gear, Sirahu Valai. As such a preliminary survey of the topography and type of the bottom of Jaffna lagoon was undertaken.

Sirahu Valai: a passive fishing gear in Ceylon

There are many types of passive fishing gear in use in the estuarine waters and lagoons in Ceylon such as the stake seine net or Kattudel, the tat trap or Jalcottu and the wing net or Sirahu valai. Of these Siraku valai is very popular in the shallow and near shore areas of the sea in north Ceylon. Sirahu valai is popular since it is relatively more economical, less time consuming and more efficient than other forms of fishing gear in shallow waters. More over the fishermen do not have to remain in the fishing grounds while his gear is fishing. Pearson (1923) described this gear as a stake net having a complicated arrangement. Sirahu valai is also referred to as Siraku valai or Kurukku valai.

Studies on the seasonal cycle of sea surface temperatures, salinities, oxygen and phytoplankton in Koddiyar Bay, Trincomalee in relation to the shore seine fishery

In Sri Lanka waters, Durairatnam (1963, 1969) had reported on the seasonal variation of plankton at Puttalam lagoon, Dutch Bay, Portugal Bay and in the inshore and off shore waters off Colombo. Similar investigations were carried out at Koddiyar Bay especially in the estuarine waters where the three tributaries of the river Mahaveli empty their waters into the bay. The estuary is perennial. The fishes constituting the estuarine fisheries are mostly shallow water marine species which can tolerate considerable variations of salinities. Prawns and crabs also constitute a very valuable fishery in estuarine waters.

莱州湾西南岸河口地貌演化及典型环境要素的遥感研究

河口和潮汐海湾是受陆海相互作用共同影响的一个复杂动力系统，是陆海相 互作用研究的理想区域。特别是大河影响下的邻近海域，其海岸带发育、动力地 貌、生态环境必将表现出复杂的特征，开展该区域的陆海相互作用研究是非常必 要的。本文采用遥感定量反演手段和泥沙模拟估算方法，结合多年潮汐数据、河 口段水文水质观测数据、近岸区遥感和历史图件等从研究莱州湾西南近岸物质组 成与输运特征，河口沙坝地貌演化及动力机制，河口拦门沙发育演变，水质状况 监测分析等方面探讨黄河影响下的风暴潮、水质污染灾害严重的莱州湾西南近岸 区域的陆海相互作用特征。 结果表明，近岸为典型粉砂淤泥质的莱州湾西南海岸，其泥沙主要来源于近 岸与外海再悬浮供沙、黄河来沙。海区内泥沙运移格局主要为外海泥沙有由河口 口门外向河道运移的趋势、莱州湾西部近岸海区存在一股黄河南向的沿岸泥沙 流，其主要在淄脉沟口以北区域沉积。在正常天气条件下，河口及附近海区泥沙 含量较低，风暴潮期间本海区的悬浮泥沙含量将增加4-5 倍，最高可达10 倍， 其泥沙运移范围主要在河口与近岸海域。 小清河河口属陆海双相缓混合型，其河口堆积地貌主要包括河口沙嘴、沙坝 和河道拦门沙体。径、潮流携带泥沙分别在河口区和口门以内落淤形成拦门沙体 和堆积沙坎。在NE 向波浪和NE-E 向的涨、落潮流作用下，局地再悬浮的泥沙 和沿岸流携带的部分输沙堆积在河口北侧，形成沿落潮流方向延伸的河口沙嘴； 河口段河道南移过程中存在沙嘴、沙坝相互转化的自调整过程，并认为1979-1982 年和1997-2000 年两个时间段为自调整过程的中期。 根据小清河河口沙坝的发育过程及其发育特征，本文提出了该沙坝地貌发育 演变的概念模式。

Effects of salinity and temperature on the larval development of a sesarmid crab Neosarmatium trispinosum Davie (Crustacea: Brachyura: Sesarmidae) from mangrove swamp in Okinawa Island, Japan

The larval development of the semiterrestrial sesarmid mangrove crab Neosarmarium trispinosum was studied under laboratory conditions at salinities 0-35%o and constant temperatures of 20-30°C. The larval development consists of five zoeal stages and a megalopa. Larvae survived to the first crab stage at salinities between 15 and 35%o with different percentages. At 0, 5 and 10%o, the larvae died within 12-18 hours without moulting to subsequent stages. The highest survival rate was recorded at 20-25%o and 25-30°C with shortest development duration to the first crab stage ranging from 24-28 days. At the highest salinity (35%o), survival rate was gradually decreased with increasing development duration. There were significant differences (Pestuarine water and recruit to the mangrove swamp at the megalopa stage, where they spend the rest of their lives.

In situ temperature and salinity meter

Development of a portable self-contained electronic meter for on the spot determination of temperature and salinity is described. Instant and remote measurements of temperature and salinity of sea and estuarine waters in the range of 25-30°C and 30-35°C for temperature with an accuracy ± 0.05°C and 0-37‰ and 31-37‰ for salinity with an accuracy of ± 0.2‰ and ± 0.05‰ respectively are possible with the instrument. The temperature compensations of the salinity measurements are done manually with the help of temperature charts. The temperature and salinity measurements can be fed to continuous recorders.

Preliminary observations of the use of under-water light in fish catch

Experiments with drift gill net with under-water lights were carried out in the sea and estuarine region along with a control net of the same specifications without any light in the same fishing ground for comparison. The experimental net caught more fish in number and weight than the control. Fishes like pomfrets (Pampus chinensis, Parastromafeus niger), seer (Scomberomorus spp), hilsa (Ilisha spp) etc showed positive phototaxis and were gilled encircling the point of illumination. Young skates (Mobula spp) and Polynemus tetradactylus were antiphototactic. The number of fishes caught increased with increase in period of illumination. The catch of larger fishes was maximum at 60 mts of illumination and the total catch increased with increase in intensity of light. Additional cost of operation with under-water light was Rs 1-25 per hr but the catch was 4 to 5 times greater than that of the control net.

Observations on the ingression and distribution of larval prawns in the Nethravati-Gurupur estuary, Mangalore

The spatial and temporal distributions of larval prawns of penaeids and non-penaeids in the estuarine waters of Mangalore were studied. Larvae appear to be passively brought in by the incoming flood tides to the estuary, enjoy a wider distribution throughout the estuarine complex with abundance towards the mouth. The distribution of larval prawns was more in Nethravati than in the Gurupur stretch. The influence of temperature, hydrogen-ion-concentration, salinity and dissolved oxygen on the distribution of larvae in the estuaries is discussed. Inference on spawning seasons of commercially important prawns in the neighbouring waters has been arrived at based on their larval abundance.