of Tamil Nadu Wetlands

A of Tamil Nadu Wetlands Goldin Quadros B. Hemambika A. Julffia Begam N. Mohamed Ibrahim K. Sankar

Wetland Ecosystems including Inland Wetlands

A Centre of Excellence under Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Govt. of India Anaikatty, Coimbatore - 641 108, Tamil Nadu (INDIA)

A of Tamil Nadu Wetlands

Goldin Quadros B. Hemambika A. Julffia Begam N. Mohamed Ibrahim K. Sankar

2017

Published by

Wetland Ecosystems including Inland Wetlands A Centre of Excellence under Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Govt. of India Anaikatty, Coimbatore - 641 108, Tamil Nadu (INDIA)

© 2017 ENVIS Centre, Sálim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History, Tamil Nadu, India About SACON ENVIS Centre Environmental information plays a vital role not only in formulating environmental management policies but also in the decision making process aiming at environmental protection and improvement of environment for sustaining good quality of life for the living beings. Hence, management of environment is key component and thus plays an important role in effecting a balance between the demands and resources available for keeping the environmental quality at a satisfactory level. Realizing such need, the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Govt. of India set up an Environmental Information System (ENVIS) in 1983 as a plan programme for a comprehensive network in environmental information collection, collation, storage, retrieval and dissemination to varying users, which include decision-makers, researchers, academicians, policy planners and research scientists. ENVIS was conceived as a distributed information network with the subject-specific centers to carry out the mandates and to provide the relevant and timely information to all concerned. The ENVIS Centre was established at SACON in the year 2004. The centre collects, collates, disseminates information on various facets of Wetland Ecosystems including Inland Wetlands of India. Citation: Goldin Quadros, Hemambika, B., Julffia Begam, A., Mohamed Ibrahim, N. and Sankar, K. (2017) A Bibliography of Tamil Nadu Wetlands. ENVIS Publication, Sálim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History. pp. 505.

ISBN: 978-93-5279-676-2

Photo Credits: Anoop Raj, V. N. Bhupesh Gupta, M. Goldin Quadros Manikandan, P. Suhirtha Muhil, M. Back Cover Photo Credit: Sadam Hussain, A.

PREFACE Wetlands are important biodiversity repositories which call for conservation due to their ecological, economic and cultural values. Wetlands being a generic term encompass various types of water bodies and include diverse hydrological entities, namely, lakes, marshes, swamps, estuaries, tidal flats, river flood plains, and mangroves. These water bodies perform several vital functions and hence need to be conserved for the well being of humankind. In India the wetlands are estimated to occupy almost 1-5% of its geographic area and support about a fifth of the known biodiversity. Like any other place in the world there is a looming threat of unsustainable human pressures to the Indian wetlands. Tamil Nadu is a state with limited water resources, seasonal rainfall that averages 977 mm per year and is among the five states in the country that has over exploited its ground water resource. There are several studies that have documented the status of wetlands as well as the causes of their degradation, however most of the times the findings of such studies do not reach the forest managers. The present document is a compilation of the available published literature and accessible grey literature pertaining to wetlands from Tamil Nadu State since 1898 to 2016. The ENVIS center at Sálim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History (SACON) has been collecting, collating and disseminating information on the wetlands since 2003. The centre publishes quarterly newsletters called 'Sarovar Saurabh', several environment day posters, reports, books, etc. while maintaining a website on the wetlands theme. This has been possible due to the support provided by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India. Apart from the ENVIS Centre, SACON has conducted research in wetlands across the country, the most important one being the work it did for the “Wetland Atlas” published during 2006. The atlas a first of its kind in the country, gave a much detailed and comprehensive vision to the understanding of wetlands in the country. The present document has around 1710 research compilations done in a systematic manner with bibliometric analysis aimed at helping the reader in understanding the research done in wetlands of the state. Further the bibliography will also help the decision and policy makers to draft implementable management plans for conservation of important wetlands in the state.

Dr. K. Sankar Director, SACON

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The SACON ENVIS center on 'Wetland ecosystems including inland wetlands' has been producing several knowledge products that are easily accessible and of interest to the public as well as subject experts. This book "A Bibliography of Tamil Nadu Wetlands" is a compilation of dissertations, thesis, reports, research articles, proceedings and book chapters collected from University libraries and online sources. We are grateful to the ENVIS Secretariat for the logistic and financial support in bringing out this publication. The encouragement by the Senior Economic Advisor, MoEF&CC, Dr. Anandi Subramanian and the support by the ENVIS secretariat team namely Mr. Yashvir Singh (Economic Advisor, MoEF&CC), Dr. Susan George (Dy. Director), Mr. Kumar Rajnish (National Programme Coordinator) and Mr. Ravi Goswami (Sr. Web Developer) is greatly acknowledged in planning and executing the work as per the objectives of ENVIS. While working on this book, we were constantly supported by our faculty, support staff and students of SACON and their regular inputs in providing published literature on Tamil Nadu wetlands kept us motivated. Moreover, the faculty of SACON since 1995 has been periodically conducting studies, including short and long term on several aspects of wetlands while guiding students from different institutions for their M.Sc., M.Phil., and Ph.D., degrees. Mr. Manoharan, Librarian in charge, SACON made the task of data collection easy by providing us the project reports, books, thesis and dissertations from our library. The librarians of Bharthiar University, Coimbatore; Tamil Nadu Agriculture University, Coimbatore; Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore; Botanical Survey of India, Coimbatore; Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli; AVC College, Mayiladuthurai; Annamalai University, Parangipettai; Anna University, Chennai; University of Madras, Chennai; National Biodiversity Authority, Chennai and SRM University, Kattankulathur, Kanchipuram deserve sincere thanks from our side for their kind support by giving access to their library facilities. Our special thanks to Prof. K. Kathiresan, Annamalai University, Parangipettai; Dr. R. Mohanraj, Assistant Professor & Head, Department of Environmental Management; Dr. R. Arthur James, Assistant Professor & Head, Department of Marine Science, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli and Dr. R. Nagarajan, Principal, AVC College, Mayiladuthurai for their kind help rendered to our team while collecting the references. We sincerely thank each and every one for helping us in bringing out this book.

Goldin Quadros B. Hemambika A. Julffia Begam N. Mohamed Ibrahim K. Sankar ii

CONTENTS Page No. Preface

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Acknowledgements

ii

1. Introduction

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1.1

The Task Rationale

1

1.2

The Main Goal and Specific Task

2

1.3

Expected Outputs

2

1.4

The Approach – Methodology

3

1.5

Bibliography

4

1.6

Keywords Used

4

1.7

Overview of Wetland Bibliographies for Tamil Nadu

4

1.8

Bibliographic Output

7

1.9

Bibliometric Analysis

8

1.10

Types of Document Sources - Distribution of articles among the periodicals

8

1.11

Chronological Development of Literature

18

1.12

Number of references per annum between 1898 and 2016

19

1.13

Performance of Authors

20

1.14

Main Authors

20

1.15

Wetlands with Maximum Contributions

26

1.16

Year-Wise Research Undertaken on Specific Topics

32

1.17

Strengths and Weaknesses of the Bibliography

59

1.18

Institutions involved in the Research

59

1.19

References

2. Bibliographical Sources

70 71

2.1

Journals

71

2.2

Proceedings

71

2.3

Books

75

3. Bibliography

77

3.1

M.Sc. Dissertations

77

3.2

M.Phil. Dissertations

91

3.3

Ph.D. Thesis

108

3.4

Reports

125

3.5

Proceedings

127

3.6

Books

128

3.7

Research Articles

130

3.8

Proceedings

335

3.9

Book Chapters

365

3.10

Research Articles without Abstract

382

3.11

Proceedings without Abstract

422

3.12

Book chapters without Abstract

437

Author Index

440

Journal Index

480

Taxa Index

488

Year Index

500

A Bibliography of Tamil Nadu Wetlands

1. INTRODUCTION

Wetlands contribute significantly to biodiversity (Gopal et al., 2000) and being among the most productive life-support systems they have immense social, economic and ecological importance to humankind. However, appreciation of the ecological values and services still remains rather qualitative than quantitative, relatively under-monetised for various scientific and methodological reasons the market forces are yet to realise these values; hence, conversion of wetlands into other uses still proceeds in fast pace all over the world (Costanza et al., 2014). Despite global interest, wetlands are increasingly becoming the most threatened ecosystems worldwide. Like any other place in the world there is a looming threat of unsustainable human pressures to the Indian wetlands. The wetland ecosystems in India are spread over a wide range of climatic conditions ranging from cold and humid Jammu Kashmir to hot and humid Peninsular India. With 16% of the world's population and 2.4% of the worlds land area, India is estimated to have almost 5% of its land area under wetlands. Tamil Nadu spreads over an area of 130,058 sq km in the south east peninsular India, is blessed with diversity of natural resources. In the past the economy of the state was largely agriculture and fishery based and the population was principally rural. The census of India (2011) lists Tamil Nadu as the seventh most human populous (72,147,030) state. Tamil Nadu is fast urbanizing with 44% of the state's population living in the urban areas. The state has limited water resources; the average annual rainfall is 977 mm per annum, most of which is from the northeast monsoon. The Space Application Centre (SAC) in its National Wetland Atlas of 2011 mentions Tamil Nadu to have 6.92% of its geographic area under wetlands. The total wetland area estimated is 902534 ha comprising of 24684 large wetlands (>2.5 ha) and 18294 small wetlands (< 2.5 ha). It also shows Tamil Nadu to have the highest number of lakes i.e. 4369 followed by Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. Tamil Nadu also has large number of man-made tanks and ponds that provide several ecosystem services. The mangroves cover an area of 7315 ha while the coral reefs mainly found in the Ramanathapuram district covers an area of 3899 ha. In terms of the total wetlands area, among the 30 districts in the state, Kancheepuram is the leading district (80445 ha, 8.91%) and Chennai has the least (917 ha, 0.10%).

1.1

The Task Rationale

Tamil Nadu with its rich culture and diversity of wildlife has a long history of conservation. One of the most important traditional conservation techniques is the method of collecting, storing and preserving water for various uses. In Tamil Nadu, lake and well irrigation techniques were implemented in large scale during the reigns of Pandya, Chera and Chola dynasties and large

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water structures were built across the Cauvery and Vaigai rivers (Parvathi, 2011). Documentation and research of several of these conservation measures has been undertaken since the 19th century. However, over the years there are very few documents available on the compilation of the research work undertaken. In order to have a comprehensive database on the aspects of the wetland studies undertaken in Tamil Nadu, the Forest Department requested SACON to compile the literature comprising of both the published as well as grey, hence this bibliography on the wetlands of Tamil Nadu is compiled.

1.2

The Main Goal and Specific Task

The main goal is to compile the research work on wetlands undertaken by different institutions across Tamil Nadu and develop a bibliography of the available literature. It is also aimed to help in determining the lacunae and research needs for the conservation of wetlands in the state with the specific task as follows:   

1.3

Collect relevant documents for the bibliography from different sources Compile and produce final outputs on Bibliography Prepare a detailed report on the bibliography assignment

Expected Outputs

The bibliography intends to compile the research undertaken on the wetlands in Tamil Nadu. The term wetland includes all the types defined by the Ramsar Convention as well as the Wetland Rules 2010. There have been a few bibliographies available for the coastal and wetland ecosystems of Tamil Nadu, hence the attempt was to not replicate the existing work but try and connect the missing links. The strategy used for the bibliographic collection in the present assignment was multi-pronged and are detailed in the subsequent section. To compile the bibliography we kept the cutoff date of 31st December 2016 for collection of literature including visits to different institutions and libraries. The various outputs expected from the exercise include the following:   

Compile all available literature on wetlands of the state Prepare a bibliography with the assorted set of search indices Prepare a report of the bibliometric analysis

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1.4

The Approach - Methodology

The multi pronged approach comprised the following steps to achieve the desired outputs: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Design the outline of the bibliography on the basis of available literature. Identification of document sources; field and library visits and collection of documents. Data entry and preparation of keywords, themes and subject indices. Editing of records, compilation of bibliography and bibliometric analyses. Report writing and finalization of various bibliographic outputs.

The details of the activities undertaken are as follows: 1. Design the outline of the bibliography on the basis of available literature. The foremost requirement of the present work was to design a bibliography that was not duplicating the earlier works. Hence a couple of available bibliographies were reviewed for the content and the goals it pursued. Following which an outline for the present work to be undertaken was drafted. 2. Identification of document sources; field and library visits and collection of documents. In order to accomplish collection of maximum available published as well as un-published documents, a combination of several approaches were employed. These were visits to the institutions, libraries, scanning of literature, individual contacts and browsing of internet. The team members visited the libraries of Bharthiar University, Bhartidhasan University, Tamil Nadu Agriculture University, Anna University, Annamalai University, Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, National Biodiversity Authority, Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding, Botanical Survey of India Coimbatore, local colleges and the departmental libraries. The libraries visited were scanned for all the available literature such as reports, thesis, publications, etc. on the basis of the key words decided during the design outline. 3. Data entry and preparation of keywords, themes and subject indices. The literature collected from several institutes and libraries were brought to SACON and sorted out and maintained in separate folders. The data was then categorized into research publications, popular articles, thesis, reports, etc. The available abstracts /summary of all published literature were entered into a data base on the basis of broad key words. This was then assessed for the specific information on flora / fauna / physical characteristics so as to help in the indexing at the later stage. There was some literature that did not have any abstract / summary and hence for these documents a brief abstract was prepared for the present work.

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4. Editing of records, compilation of bibliography and bibliometric analyses. For maintaining a uniformity of the bibliography, the abstracts collected were edited and re-entered wherever necessary as per the desired format. The outputs generated from the compilation were used for the bibliometric analysis and interpretation. 5. Report writing and finalization of various bibliographic outputs. Based on the data generated, the final output has been compiled along with the bibliographic details so that the reader would be able to easily understand, analyse and interpret the contents.

1.5

Bibliography

The term ‘bibliography’ according to Kumar and Kumar (1990) became popular during the 18th century. Originally coined by Louis Jacob de Saint Charles in his Bibliographic parisiana (1645-50) was defined as writing and transcription of books. Over the years several definitions were evolved and however according to Mathur et al. (1999) the bibliography is an organized list of documents.

1.6

Keywords Used

For the present document the keywords used for compiling the bibliography include the following: Based on wetlands: Lakes, ponds, pools, estuaries, backwaters, rivers, coastal zone, mangroves, corals, agriculture practices and aquaculture Based on taxa: Plants, phytoplankton, algae, zooplankton, fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals Others: Physico-chemical characters, sediment characters, pollution, heavy metals, urbanization, conservation and management

1.7

Overview of Wetland Bibliographies for Tamil Nadu

Several bibliographies covering different aspects of wetlands from Tamil Nadu have been published since the 1980's. Table 1 provides a glimpse to a few of the significant bibliographies on wetlands contributed by several authors. Most of these cover the work undertaken for the entire country; the publications for the state are counted and tabulated. The table has various bibliographies that include several topics like flora and fauna covered by the researchers.

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Table 1. Assorted Wetland bibliographies for Tamil Nadu State S.No.

Title

Reference and Source

Themes

1.

Annotated Bibliography of Point Calimere

Balachandran, S., Thirunavukarasu ,V. and Sathiyaselvam, P. (2010); BNHS Bird Migration Study Centre & Tamil Nadu Forest Department.

2.

Bibliography on Indian Estuaries (1981-2005)

Baskara Sanjeevi, S., Rajendran, N., Ajmal Khan, S. and Balasubramanian, T. (2006); Centre of Advanced Study in Marine Biology, Annamalai University. ENVIS Publication

3.

Bibliography on Indian Coastal

Baskara Sanjeevi, S., Ajmal Khan, S. and Balasubramanian, T.

Covers the research papers, theses and reports published about the abiotic, biotic and habitat components of Point Calimere and Great Vedaranyam Swamp. Covers the research works on Indian Estuaries published between 1981 and 2005. The references are classified under various titles and arranged year-wise. This book contains references 5

Number of Remarks Records on Tamil Nadu Wetland 202 Abstracts provided.

189

Abstracts not provided; Bibliographical sources provided.

89

Abstracts not provided; Bibliographical


Lagoons (1907-2008)

(2008); Centre of Advanced Study in Marine Biology, Annamalai University. ENVIS Publication

4.


Karthikeyan, E., Saravanan, R., Ajmal Khan, S. and Balasubramanian, T. (2011); ENVIS, CAS in Marine Biology, Faculty of Marine Sciences, Annamalai University. ENVIS Publication

5.

Palk Bay Information and Bibliography

Kumaraguru, A.K., Edwin Joseph, V., Rajee, M. and Balasubramanian, T. (2008); CAS in Marine Biology, Annamalai University, Parangipettai and Centre for Marine and Coastal Studies,

pertaining to Indian coastal Lagoons published between 1907 and 2008. The references are classified under various titles and arranged year-wise. Covers references related to Indian Estuaries published between 2006 and 2010. The references are classified under various titles and arranged year-wise. Exhaustive coverage on Palk Bay lying between India and Srilanka. The references are classified under various titles and

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sources provided.

130


453

Brief summaries on records provided; Abstracts provided.


Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai.

6.

1.8

Bibliography on Indian Mangroves (1980-2005)

arranged year-wise. All information is found scattered in a wide variety of journals, bulletins, magazines, newsletters, news papers, etc. Coverage on references related to Indian Mangroves between 1980 and 2005. The references are classified under various titles and arranged year-wise.

Rajendran, N., Ajmal Khan, S. and Balasubramanian, T. (2006); ENVIS Publication

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Bibliographic Output

► List of references - The bibliography includes available literature up to December 2016. The list contains a total of 1709 references that includes Periodicals (Journals and others), Composite/edited books, Reports, Proceedings, Thesis/Dissertations, unpublished data and others. There are a few anonymous references as well as some without the year of publication that have also been included. The literature has been categorized into broad subjects and followed by the author names in an ascending order, year of publication, details of the periodicals, institution, abstract and key words. ► Indices - The indices assessed for the data include (1) Authors including Co-authors; (2) Subject; (3) Keyword based themes; (4) Wetland based; (5) Year; and (6) Taxonomic names. As

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stated earlier, each document was carefully read and maximum possible relevant keywords were identified and incorporated. In case of taxonomic names the species of prominence were only included.

1.9

Bibliometric Analysis

Pritchard (1969) used the term “bibliometrics” for the statistical bibliography, which was defined by Fairthrone (1969) as "the quantitative treatment of the properties of recorded discourse and behaviour pertaining to it". This definition was simplified by Rana (1992) as a discipline of a quantitative analysis of the various aspects of the literature compiled. In the present study, the bibliographic output was subjected to bibliometric analyses inorder to understand the chronological development, contributions made by various publications and the prominence of the authors.

1.10

Types of Document Sources - Distribution of articles among the periodicals

Following is the breakup of the types of documents included in the bibliography (Table 2): Table 2. Type of documents included in the bibliography Category

No. of Publications

Thesis / Dissertations

598

Reports – Project / Progress / Technical / etc.

27

Proceedings – Composite / edited

8

Books – Composite / edited

18

Periodicals – Journals and others

834

Proceedings – Conference / Seminar / Workshop, etc.

183

Book Chapters

41

Total

1709

The overall proportion of periodical articles included to the rest other categories together is 1: 1.05. These articles are scattered among 261 periodicals. The corresponding number of articles in each journal has also been worked out (Table 3):

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Table 3. Number of articles published in each journal S.No.

Journal List

No. of Publications

1

Academic Journal of Plant Sciences

1

2

Acta Oceanologica Sinica

1

3

Acta Parasitologica Globalis

1

4

Advanced Biomedical Research

1

5

Advances in Applied Science Research

4

6

Advances in Biological Research

3

7

Advances in the Biosciences

2

8

AES Bioflux

1

9

African Journal of Biotechnology

2

10

African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology

1

11

African Journal of Microbiology Research

1

12

Algae

1

13

American-Eurasian Journal of Agriculture and Environment Science

1

14

American-Eurasian Journal of Botany

1

15

An International Journal of Marine Sciences

1

16

Annals of Biological Research

2

17

Anti-Corrosion Methods and Materials

1

18

Applied Geochemistry

1

19

Aqua International

1

20

Aquatic Botany

1

21

Arabian Journal of Geosciences

2

22

Archives of Applied Science Research

1

23

Archives of Microbiology

1

24

Arthropods

2

25

Asian Academic Research Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities

1

26

Asian Journal of Agricultural Sciences

1

27

Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and

1

9


Environmental Sciences Paper 28

Asian Journal of Plant Science and Research

1

29

Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine

3

30

Asian wetland News

1

31

Atlantica

2

32

Austin Journal of Aquaculture and Marine

1

33

Biodiversity Journal

1

34

Biolife

1

35

Bionano Frontier

1

36

Biotemas

1

37

Bird Study

1

38

Boletín de la Sociedad Geológica Mexicana

1

39

Botany Research International

1

40

Bulletin of Electrochemistry

1

41

Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology

5

42

Bulletin of the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute

1

43

Carpathian Journal of Earth And Environmental Sciences

1

44

Ceylon Journal of Science (Biological Sciences)

1

45

Check List

2

46

Cheiron, Madras

2

47

Chelonian Conservation and Biology

1

48

Chemistry and Ecology

1

49

Chinese Journal of Geochemical Exploration

1

50

Chinese Journal of Geochemistry

1

51

Ciencias Marinas

2

52

CMFRI Bulletin

9

53

CMFRI Special publication

4

54

College Sadhana – Journal for Bloomers of Research

1

55

Comparative Clinical Pathology

2

56

Current Research Journal of Biological Sciences

2

57

Current Science

24

10


58

Developments in Hydrobiology

1

59

Ecology, Environment and Conservation Paper

11

60

Economic and Political Weekly

1

61

Ecotoxicology

1

62

Ecotoxicology Enviromental Monitoring

1

63

e-Journal Earth Science India

1

64

Emirates Journal of Food and Agriculture

1

65

Environ. Poll. Con.

1

66

Environment and Ecology

4

67

Environmental Earth Sciences

1

68

Environmental Geology

3

69

Environmental Micropaleontology, Microbiology and Meiobenthology

1

70

Environmental Monitoring and Assessment

10

71

Environmental Pollution

5

72

ENVIS Newsletter on wetland ecosystems and inland wetlands Sarovar Saurabh

6

73

Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science

2

74

European Scientific Journal

1

75

Fisheries Management and Ecology

1

76

Fisheries World

1

77

Fishery Technology

3

78

Folklore

1

79

Frontiers in Biology

1

80

Galaxea, Journal of Coral Reef Studies

1

81

Geosciences Journal

2

82

Geo-spatial Information Science

1

83

Global Journal of Applied Environmental Sciences

1

84

Global Journal of Environmental Research

1

85

Global Journal of Molecular Sciences

1

86

Gondwana Geological Magazine

4

11


87

Hamadryad

1

88

Hydrobiologia

4

89

Hydrology

1

90

Indian Birds

1

91

Indian Hydrobiology

1

92

Indian Journal of Earth Sciences

1

93

Indian Journal of Environment and Ecoplanning

1

94

Indian Journal of Environmental Protection

2

95

Indian Journal of Fisheries

59

96

Indian Journal of Innovations and Developments

1

97

Indian Journal of Geo-Marine Sciences

58

98

Indian Journal of Science and Technology

2

99

Indian Journal of the Inland Fisheries Society of India

1

100

Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge

1

101

Indian Minerals

1

102

Indian Streams Research Journal

1

103

International Journal of Advanced Research

1

104

International Journal of Applied and Pure Science and Agriculture

1

105

International Journal of Applied Sciences and Biotechnology

1

106

International Journal of Aquatic Biology

10

107

International Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences

1

108

International Journal of ChemTech Research

1

109

International Journal of Conservation science

1

110

International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences

3

111

International Journal of Current Research

8

112

International Journal of Current Research and Academic Review

1

113

International Journal of Current Trends in Research

1

114

International Journal of Development Research

2

115

International Journal of Earth Sciences and Engineering

2

12


116

International Journal of Ecosystem

1

117

International Journal of Environmental Research

1

118

International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology

1

119

International Journal of Environmental Sciences

4

120

International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies

2

121 122 123 124 125 126

International Journal of Geology, Agriculture and Environmental Sciences International Journal of Geology, Earth and Environmental Sciences International Journal of Geomatics and Geosciences International Journal of Innovative Research in Science and Engineering International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering

1 2 2 1 1 1

127

International Journal of Marine Science

2

128

International Journal of Modern Research and Reviews

2

129

International Journal of Oceanological and Hydrobiological Studies

1

130

International Journal of Pharma and Bio Sciences

1

131

International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biological Archives

2

132

International Journal of Pure and Applied Zoology

4

133

International Journal of Recent Research and Applied Studies

1

134

International Journal of Research in Biological Sciences

1

135

International Journal of Research in Engineering and Bioscience

1

136

International Journal of Science and Research

2

137

International Journal of Science Inventions Today

2

138

International Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research

1

139

International Journal of Scientific Reports

1

140

International Journal of Scientific Research

2

13


141 142 143

International Journal of Sediment Research International Journal of Soil Science (Ukrainian Academy of Sciences) International Journal of Water Resources and Environmental Engineering

1 1 1

144

International Journal of Zoological Research

1

145

International Journal of Zoology and Applied Biosciences

1

146

International Research Journal of Biological Sciences

1

147

International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology

1

148

International Research Journal of Environment Sciences

4

149

International Review of Hydrobiology

1

150

Investigations on Cetace

1

151

Iranica Journal of Energy and Environment

1

152

JIGS

1

153

Journal Geological Society of India

3

154

Journal of Academia and Industrial

1

155

Journal of Aquaculture Research and Development

4

156

Journal of Basic and Applied Biology

8

157

Journal of Bombay Natural History Society

33

158

Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research

1

159

Journal of Coastal Conservation

2

160

Journal of Coastal Research

5

161

Journal of Coastal Sciences

1

162

Journal of Earth Science and Climatic Change

1

163

Journal of Earth System Science

2

164

Journal of Ecobiology

1

165

Journal of Ecological Engineering

1

166

Journal of Ecology and the Natural Environment

1

167

Journal of Ecophysiology and Occupational Health

1

168

Journal of Ecosystem and Ecography

1

169

Journal of Ecotoxicology and Environmental Monitoring

5

14


170

Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies

2

171

Journal of Environmental and Analytical Toxicology

2

172

Journal of Environmental Biology

22

173

Journal of Environmental Hydrology

1

174

Journal of Environmental Management

1

175

Journal of Environmental Science, Computer Science and Engineering and Technology

1

176

Journal of Experimental Zoology

1

177

Journal of Fish Biology

1

178

Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences

4

179

Journal of Industrial Pollution and Control

1

180

Journal of International Academic Research for Multidisciplinary

1

181

Journal of Marine Science Research and Development

1

182

Journal of Marine Sciences

1

183

Journal of Marine Systems

1

184

Journal of Materials and Environmental Science

3

185

Journal of Micropalaeontology

1

186

Journal of Oceanography and Marine Science

1

187

Journal of Phytology

1

188

Journal of Research in Biology

1

189

Journal of Scientific Transactions in Environment and Technovation

2

190

Journal of Shellfish Research

1

191

Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bengal

1

192

Journal of the Geological Society of India

12

193

Journal of the Indian Fisheries Association

3

194

Journal of the Indian Society of Soil Science

1

195

Journal of the Marine Biological Association of India

87

196

Journal of the Palaeontological Society of India

3

197

Journal of Threatened Taxa

6

15


198

Journal of Tropical Ecology

2

199

La Mer Journal

1

200

Madras Fisheries Bulletin

3

201

Madras Journal of Fisheries

1

202

Mahasagar

23

203

Malaya Journal of Biosciences

1

204

Marine Biodiversity Records

1

205

Marine Biology

2

206

Marine Ecology

1

207

Marine Pollution Bulletin

1

208

Matsya

1

209

Microbial Ecology in Health and Disease

1

210

Microbios

1

211

Middle-East Journal of Scientific Research

2

212

Naga

2

213

Natural Hazards

4

214

Nature Environment and Pollution Technology - An International Quarterly Scientific Journal

1

215

New Zealand Journal of Marine and Freshwater Research

1

216

Oceanologia

1

217

Photonirvachak

1

218

Phykos: Journal of the Phycological Society

2

219

Plant Sciences Feed

1

220

Podoces

1

221

Pollution Research

4

222

Procedia Engineering

1

223

Recent Research in Science and Technology

2

224

Records of the Zoological Survey of India

2

225

Research bulletin - Phuket Marine Biological Center

1

226

Research Journal of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences

1

227

Research Journal of Environmental Sciences

1

16


228

Research Journal of Environmental Toxicology

1

229

Research Journal of Microbiology

1

230

Revista de Biología Tropical International Journal of Tropical Biology and Conservation

2

231

Science and culture

2

232

Science of Tsunami Hazards

3

233

Seafood Export Journal

3

234

Seaweed Res. Utiln.

16

235

Seshaiyana, ENVIS Newsletter

3

236

Special publication - Phuket Marine Biological Center

4

237

Thalassas - An International Journal of Marine Sciences

1

238

The Bioscan: An International Quarterly Journal of Life Sciences

1

239

The Geography Teacher

1

240

The Holocene

1

241

The Indian geographical Journal

1

242

The Journal of Coastal Conservation

1

243

The Marine Fisheries Information Service: Technical and Extension Series

50

244

The Palaeontological Society of India

1

245

Threatened Fishes of India. Natcon Publication

1

246

Tool Alloy Steels

1

247

Toxicology International

1

248

Transaction Institute of Indian Geographers

1

249

Transactions of the Institute of British Geographers

1

250

Tropical Ecology

1

251

Wader Study Group Bulletin

1

252

Water Resources Management

1

253

Wetlands Ecology and Management

1

254

World Applied Sciences Journal

1

255

World Journal of Agricultural Sciences

1

17


256

World Journal of Fish and Marine Sciences

8

257

World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research

1

258

World Journal of Zoology

3

259

Zoo's Print

5

260

Zoological Survey of India

7

261

Zootaxa

1 Total

1.11

835

Chronological Development of Literature

The trend in the chronological development of literature has been shown by an interval of 10 years period in the following tabular statement (Table 4). Out of the 1709, one document is not dated. Table 4. Number of documents in chronological order Period

Number of Publications

Before 1900

1

1900 – 1910

1

1911 – 1920

4

1921 – 1930

3

1931 – 1940

3

1941 – 1950

8

1951 – 1960

24

1961 – 1970

43

1971 – 1980

72

1981 – 1990

314

1991 – 2000

278

2001 – 2010

598

2011 – 2016

359

Total

1708

18


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Number of references per annum between 1898 and 2016

Annual contribution for the bibliographic period is presented in Table 5. Each column is divided into 10 year periods, the rows in each column represent one year of this period. Table 5. Number of references per annum between 1898 and 2016 Years


Total

18981900

1

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

1

1901 1910

-

-

1

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

1

19111920

-

-

-

1

2

-

-

1

-

-

4

1921 1930

-

1

-

2

-

-

-

-

-

-

3

1931 1940

1

-

-

-

-

-

-

2

-

-

3

1941 -

1

1

-

2

-

1

1

1

-

1

8

19511960

-

1

1

4

5

1

3

2

5

2

24

1961 1970

3

6

3

5

6

2

3

9

5

1

43

1971 1980

2

15

16

5

7

4

3

3

6

11

72

1981 -

8

34

23

33

37

39

53

33

23

31

314

19912000

20

29

17

25

30

31

33

21

37

35

278

2001 2010

33

94

38

47

42

52

71

61

61

99

598

2011 2020

55

69

99

66

44

26

-

-

-

-

359

Total

1708

1950

1990

19


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Performance of Authors

Of the 1709 documents, 1906 authors contributed for the bibliographies on Tamil Nadu wetlands that include the Periodicals (Journals and others), Composite/edited books, Reports, Proceedings, Thesis/Dissertations, unpublished data and others. Among 1709 documents, only 860 were published in co-authorship. Table 6 presents the details of references based on the number of coauthors. Table 6. Number of records based on the number of co-authors Number of Co-authors Number of Publications

1.14

2

334

3

269

4

128

5

76

6

27

>7

26

Total

860

Main Authors

The following list (Table 7) includes authors with five contributions or more, arranged in descending order based on the number of publications: Table 7. Authors with multiple publications S.No.

Name of author


1

Hussain, S.M.

40

2

Balasubramanian, T.

26

3

James, P.S.B.R.

24

4

Kasinathan, C.

5

Natarajan, R.

6

Perumal, P.

19 18

20


7

Ajmal Khan, S.

8

Azeez, P.A.

17 15

9

James, D.B.

10

Asokan, S.

11

Badrudeen, M.

12

Edward, J.K.P.

13

Kannan, L.

14

Ayyakkannu, K.

15

Gopinadha Pillai, C.S.

16

Kathiresan, K.

17

Srinivasan, M.

18

Anantharaman, P.

19

Jonathan, M.P.

20

Mohan, S.P.

21

Soundarapandian, P.

22

Varadharajan, D.

23

Rajkumar, M.

24

Srinivasalu, S.

25

Thangaraja, M.

26

Ali, A.H.M.S.

27

Kesavan, K.

28

Subramanian, P.

29

Sukumaran, N.

30

Azariah, J.

31

Bhupathy, S.

32

Kalyani, M.

14

13

12

11

10

9

21


33

Kannupandi, T.

34

Krishna Pillai, S.

35

Mahadevan, S.

36

Manikannan, R.

37

Murugesan, A.G.

38

Nagarajan, R.

39

Ramamoorthi, K.

40

Ravi, V.

41

Selvam, V.

42

Sridhar, S.G.D.

43

Thirumaran, G.

44

Jayabal, R.

45

Jayasankar, P.

46

Rajasegar, M.

47

Rajeshwara Rao, N. 8

48

Ramkumar, T.

49

Ravichandran, S.

50

Sivakumar, K

51

Venkataramani, B.

52

Appukuttan, K.K.

53

Baskar, K.

54

Chandran, R.

55

Chandrasekar, N.

56

Fernando, O.J.

57

Joseph, K.O.

58

Karunagaran, V.M.

7

22


59

Kumaraguru, A.K.

60

Narasimhan, S.V.

61

Palanichamy, S.

62

Rajagopal, S.

63

Raju, A.

64

Ramamoorthy, N.

65

Rammohan, V.

66

Santhanam, P.

67

Senthilnathan, S.

68

Usha, N.

69

Vedavyasa Rao, P.

70

Venugopalan, V.K.

71

Venugopalan, V.P.

72

Ananthan, G.

73

Anitha, A.

74

Ashok, V.P.

75

Balasubramanian, P.

76

Bensam, P.

77

Bragadeeswaran, S.

78

Devaraj, M.

79

Ezhili, N.

80

Fernando, S.A.

81

Ganapathy, A.

82

Gandhi, M.S.

83

Goldin Quadros

84

Jayakumar, S.

6

23


85

Krishnamoorthy, R.

86

Kumar, V.

87

Lipton, A.P

88

Marichamy, R.

89

Mohan, P.M.

90

Muralidharan, S.

91

Murugan, A.

92

Murugesan, P.

93

Nagappan Nayar, K.

94

Nammalwar, P.

95

Padmini, E.

96

Ramesh, R.

97

Rajendran, N.

98

Ramachandran, S.

99

Ramanathan, A.L.

100

Solai, A.

101

Srivastava, J.P.

102

Thomas, M.M.

103

Venkataraman, K.

104

Victor, A.C.C.

105

Xavier Rodrigo, J.

106

Anjum, F.

107

Arpudharaj, M.R.

108

Asir Ramesh, D.

109

Babu, A.

110

Balasubrahmanyan, K.

5

24


111

Bose, M.

113

Kaliaperumal, N.

114

Kamala, V.

115

Karthikeyan, R.

116

Kasinathan, R.

117

Luther, G.

118

Lyla, P.S.

119

Maruthanayagam, C.

120

Muniyandi, K.

121

Nair, K.V.K.

122

Nightingale, V.D.R.

123

Palpandi, C.

124

Pandiyan, J.

125

Pramod, P.

126

Raghu Prasad, R.

127

Rajaram, R.

128

Ramaiyan, V.

129

Ramalingam, J.R.

130

Ramesh, S.

131

Ravichandran, K.K.

132

Sandillyan, S.

133

Sekharan, K.V.

134

Sridharan, N.

135

Thangadurai, N.

136

Thilagavathi, B.

137

Umamaheswara Rao, M.

25


1.15

138

Vengadesh Perumal, N.

139

Vijayalakshmi, S.

140

Wilson, J.J.

Wetlands with Maximum Contributions

The following list (Table 8) includes wetlands with maximum contributions, arranged in descending order based on the number of publications. Table 8. Wetlands with maximum number of publications S.No.

Name of wetland


1

Vellar Estuary

212

2

Palk Bay

196

3

Gulf of Mannar

124

4

Parangipettai (Porto Novo) Coast

120

5

Pichavaram Mangrove

67

6

Uppanar Estuary

54

7

Pulicat Lake

35

8

Cuddalore Coast

33

9

Wetlands of Coimbatore

32

10

Ennore Estuary

11

Mandapam Coast

12

Point Calimere Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary

30

13

Cauvery River

29

14

Muthupet Mangrove

25

15

Nagapattinam Coast

22

16

Thamirabarani River

20

31

26


17

Coleroon Estuary

18

Point Calimere

19

Chennai Coast

20

Cooum River

21

Tuticorin Coast

22

Vedaranyam Coast

23

Kalpakkam Coast

13

24

Tranquebar Coast

12

25

Noyyal River

10

26

Adyar River

27

Kovalam Backwater

28

Ukkadam Big Tank

29

Great Vedaranyam Swamp

30

Pallikaranai Wetland

31

Adyar Estuary

19 18

16

9

8

7 32

Kodiakkarai Coast

33

Arasalar Estuary

34

Kaduviar Estuary

35

Kanyakumari Coast

36

Muttukadu Estuary

37

Palar River

38

Pazhayar Coast

39

Veeranam Lake

40

Killai Backwater

41

Poombuhar Coast

6

5

27


42

Punnaikayal Estuary

43

Singanallur Lake

44

Bhavani River

45

Kollidam Estuary

46

Kudankulam Coast

47

Mullipallam Creek

48

Periyakulam Wetland

49

Ponnaiyar River

50

Thengapattanam Estuary

51

Athangarai Estuary

52

Kottakudi Backwater

53

Kurichi Tank

54

Mudasalodai

55

Nari Backwater

56

Pamban Island

57

Paravanar Estuary

58

Tirumalairajanar Estuary

59

Vaigai River

60

Adirampattinam Coast

61

Agasteeswaram Wetland

62

Araniar River Estuary

63

Ayyampattinam Coast

64

Coromandal Coast

65

Koonthankulam Bird Sanctuary

66

Manakudy Estuary

4

3

2

28


67

Marakkanam Coast

68

Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary

69

Periyar River Estuary

70

Rajakkamangalam Estuary

71

Rameswaram Island

72

Thirukkulam pond

73

Thirumullaivasal Estuary

74

Udayamarthandapuram Bird Sanctuary

75

Vaduvoor Lake

76

Velankanni Coast

77

Agniar Estuary

78

Amaravathi River

79

Arupathi Lake

80

Barur Lake

81

Chinnakudi Coast

82

Chinnathural Coast

83

Chromepet Lake

84

Double Lake (Erettaieri)

85

Hetsha Lake

86

Kaduvaiyaru Estuary

87

Kallaperambur Lake

88

Kallar Estuary

89

Karaikal Coast

90

Karapad Creek

91

Kaveripakkam Lake

1

29


92

Kaveripattinam Coast

93

Keezhavaipar Coast

94

Koothapar Wetland

95

Korampallam Creek

96

Korattalaiyar River

97

Kozhaiyur Wetland

98

Krishnagiri Reservoir

99

Kukkal Lake

100

Mallipattinam Coast

101

Muthannan Kulam Wetland

102

Nambiyar River

103

Nandhi River

104

Neelangarai Coast

105

Odinur Coast

106

Ooty Lake

107

Pennaiyar Estuary

108

Perumal Lake

109

Perumchani Reservoir

110

Porayar Wetland

111

Quilon Coast

112

Ramanathapuram Coast

113

Ranipet Pond

114

Royapuram Coast

115

Samiyarpettai Coast

116

Sempuliavaram Pond

30


117

Senkulam Pond

118

Suchindram Theroor Birds Sanctuary

119

Tharangampadi Estuary

120

Thirmullaivasal Estuary

121

Thirumanimuttar River

122

Thirumeni Lake

123

Thondi Coast

124

Tirunelveli Coast

125

Udayamarthandapuram Lake

126

Vadasery Wetland

127

Vaduvoor Bird Sanctuary

128

Vaippar River

129

Vanjur Estuary

130

Vedanthangal Water Birds Sanctuary

131

Velapertumuni Reef

132

Vellode Bird Sanctuary

133

Vembanur Wetland

134

Vembar Estuary

135

Vettangudi Birds Sanctuary Pond

136

Yedayanthittu Estuary

31


1.16

Year-Wise Research Undertaken on Specific Topics

The following lists (Table 9, 10, 11, 12 & 13) include the year-wise research undertaken on specific topics in M.Sc. Dissertations, M.Phil. Dissertations, Ph.D. Thesis, reports and journals.

Table 9. M.Sc. Dissertations year-wise research undertaken on specific topics Year

No. of thesis

1982

08

Flora, Anurans, Entomology, Bionomics of larvae, Mycoflora

Vedaranyam, Kodiakkarai, Mannampandal area

1983

05

Blackbuck, Litter fauna, Primary productivity, Biochemistry

Vedaranyam

1984

03

Wild Boar, Leaf spot fungal infection

Point Calimere WLS, Vedaranyam

1985

04

Foraging ecology of Blackbuck, Avifauna

Point Calimere WLS

1986

03

Birds, Feeding and ranging of Bonnet Macaque, Blackbuck, Cheetal

Point Calimere WLS

1987

03

Feeding ecology of birds, Influence of cattle on wild population

Point Calimere WLS, Poombuhar Coast

1988

05

Ecology and behaviour of Bonnet macaque, Gharials, Diversity and behavior of birds,

Point Calimere WLS, Mudumalai WLS, Poombuhar Coast

1989

01

Diurnal activities

Point Calimere WLS

1990

02

Birds

Point Calimere WLS, Pichavaram Mangroves

1991

02

Ecology and behavior of birds, Crustacean Cage culture

Vellar Estuary

1992

03

Seaweed culture, Status and ecology of birds

Point Calimere WLS, Vellar Estuary

1993

02

Crustacean Cage culture, Status and ecology of birds

Mannampandal area, Parangipettai coast

1994

03

Systematics and biology of crabs, Ecology of

Poompuhar coast, Tranquebar coast,

Topics covered

32

Water body studied


waders, Fish by-catch

Pichavaram coast, Parangipettai coast

1995

02

Crustacean Cage culture, Status and ecology of birds

Mayiladuthurai area, Cuddalore Backwaters, Vellar Estuary

1996

06

Water quality, Environmental and socioeconomic issues related to aquaculture, Parasitology, Birds, Zooplankton

Vellar Estuary, Cauvery delta, South Arcot Vallalar District, Point Calimere WLS

1997

06

Oxygen consumption in prawn culture, Microbiology, Fishery, Aquaculture, Avifauna

Vellar Estuary, Point Calimere WLS Agricultural lands of Mayiladuthurai area

1998

05

Aquarium feed types, Birds, Crustaceans

Point Calimere, Vellar Estuary

1999

04

Effects of desilting, Amphibian fauna, Crustaceans, Aquaculture

Veeranam Lake, Point Calimere WLS, Pichavaram Mangroves, Cauvery Delta

2000

04

Integrated intensive farming, Seaweeds, Seagrasses, Plankton, Status, Habitat and food habitats of Crocodile, Biodiversity

Gulf of Mannar, Thirukkulam Pond, Vakkaramari water works

2001

07

Shrimp farming, Olive ridley turtles, Parasites on amphibians, Water birds, Zooplankton, Fruit bat

Parangipettai, Nagapattinam Coast, Thirukkulam Coast, Point Calimere WLS, Mayiladuthurai area, Tranquebar

2002

13

Hydrological features, Fish fauna, Time-activity budgets of birds, Plankton diversity, Mollusc, Soil fungi, Mangroves, Aquatic insects, Heavy metals

Veeranam Lake, Cauvery Delta, Porayar wetlands and Kozhaiyur wetland, Point Calimere, Mayiladuthurai area, Cuddalore Lake, Thiruvarur Lake, Nagapattinam Lake, Thanjavur Lake,

33


Tranquebar Lake, Uppanar Backwater, Vaduvoor Lake 2003

03

Zooplankton, Ornamental fishes, Bird diversity

Karikal area, Udayamarthandapuram Lake

2005

04

Bird diversity, Tsunami Impact, Zooplankton, Biochemistry of gastropods

Poompuhar Coast, Tranquebar Coast, Cuddalore Backwater, Pichavaram Mangrove

2006

11

Spider diversity, Wetlands, Birds, Olive ridley turtles, Sedimentology, Polychlorinated biphenyls, Mangrove

Muthupeth Mangrove Ecosystem, Coimbatore Wetlands, Perambalur Wetlands, Trichy Wetlands, Thiruvarur Wetlands, Pichavaram Mangroves, Chennai Coast, Coimbatore Wetlands, Kanyakumari Wetlands, Thanjavur Wetlands, Cuddalore Wetlands, Nagapattinam Wetlands, Arupathi Wetlands

2007

06

Olive ridley sea turtle, Birds, Indicator species analysis, Heavy metals, Pesticides

Chennai Coast, Coimbatore Wetlands, Gulf of Mannar, Parangipettai Coast

2008

07

Polychlorinated biphenyls in Fish, Water quality, Pesticides, Phytoplabnkton, Zooplankton

Coimbatore Fish market, Noyyal River, Mannampandal Ponds, Vellar Estuary

2009

15

Heavy metals in fishes, Pollution, Physicochemical characteristics, Mangroves, Microhabitat preferences, Microbiology, Pollution indicators, Biometric studies, Wetland management, Mammals, Birds

Noyyal River, Nagapattinam Coast, Punnaikayal Coast, Keezhavaipar Coast, Tranquebar Coast, Chinnakudi Coast, Uppanar Estuary, Coimbatore Lakes,

34


Gulf of Mannar, Point Calimere, Koonthankulam Bird Sanctuary 2010

07

Water quality, Sedimentology, Artisanal fishing, Heavy metal pollution , Microbiology

Nagapatinnam, Veeranam Lake, Palk Bay, Uppanar Estuary, Vellar Estuary, Mallipattinam Coast

2011

09

Heavy metals, Bioaccumulation, Fishes, Microbiology, Anti-biofilm activities of seaweeds, Seagrasses, Mangroves, Sedimentology, Fish parasites

Cauvery Delta, Nagapattinam Coast, Ukkadam Lake, Kurichi Lake, Vellar Estuary

2012

07

Socio-ecological Assessment and Sustainable Management, Echolocation characteristics in Bats, PAH residues, Physico-chemical characteristics, Avifauna, Sediment characteristics

Ukkadam Lake, Urban Wetlands of Coimbatore, Pichavaram Mangroves

2013

06

Sedimentology, Heavy metal contamination, Fishes, Amphibians

Parangipettai, Coimbatore wetlands, Mayiladuthurai

2014

03

LULC for coastal zone management, Foraminifera pesticide residues

Tirunelveli Coast, Palk Bay, Wetlands in Nilgiris

2016

07

PAH, Intertidal benthos, Estuarine Characteristics, Pesticides, Taxonomy of coral reefs, Water quality

Coimbatore Wetlands, Vellar Estuary, Pichavaram Mangroves, Coleroon Complex, Bhavani River, Parangipettai Coast, Cuddalore Coast

35


Table 10. M.Phil. Dissertations year-wise research undertaken on specific topics Year

No. of thesis

Topics covered

1978

01

Lead content in effluent waters

Adyar River

1979

03

Helminth parasites in fish, Biology of marine fish, Food feeding habits of marine fish

Fresh and brackish waters of Madras, PortoNovo Coast

1980

03

Hydrobiology, Socio-economic status, Fish systematics

Vellar Estuary, PortoNovo coast

1981

03

Systematics, Marine fouling, Reproductive biology of fiddler crab

Porto Novo Coast, Kovalam Back Water

1982

04

Hydrobiological changes, Edible bivalve, Physicochemical factors, Plankton, Fish biology

Madras Temple Pond, Vellar Estuary, Madras YWCA Pond, Portonovo waters

1983

05

Benthic ecology, Sediment microflora, Fish systematic, Ecology of marine algae, Gill infesting barnacles,

Porto Novo water, Pichavaram Mangrove

1984

12

Fish, Benthos, Zooplankton, Phytoplankton, Gastropoda, Green Mussel, Mangroves, Osteology

Parangipettai Waters, Vellar Back Waters, Pichavaram Mangroves, Cuddalore Coast, Porto Novo waters

1985

18

Osteology, Fishes, Bivalves, Limnological studies, Tannery pollution, Gastropods, Foraminifers, Cycle of Iron, Zinc, Metals in seaweeds, Larval development in crabs, Biology, Systematics and morphology of fish, Seagrasses

Parangipettai, Portonovo, Chromepet Lake, Vellar Estuary, Cuddalore Backwaters, Pichavaram Mangrove

1986

08

Gastropods, Limnology, Zooplankton, Osteology, Behavior of trace metals, Fishes, Effluents, Polychaetes

Porto Novo water, Sempuliavaram Pond, Kaveripakkam Lake, Vellar Estuary, Ranipet Pond

36

Water body studied


1987

16

Bivalves, Pollutants, Barnacles, Anatomy of mangroves, By Catch Fishes, Microbiology, Cage culture, Prawns, Water quality, Marine fungi, Heavy metals, Zooplankton, Detritus

Vellar Estuary, Freshwater of Pugalur, Porto Novo waters, Pichavaram Mangrove, Parangipettai Coast, Cooum River, Killai Backwaters, Palar River Basin, Adyar River

1988

06

Physiology of fish, Plankton, Denitrifying bacteria

Parangipettai waters, Pichavaram Mangroves, Portonovo waters, Vellar Estuary

1989

07

Chitinoclastic bacteria, Mollusca, Hydrobiology, Limnology, Sedimentology, Zooplankton

Vellar Estuary, Parangipettai Coast, Cuddalore Coast, KK Nagar Pond

1990

11

Microbial degradation of mangroves, Fishes, Intertidal polychaetes, Dolphin, Water quality, Oyster associated fauna, Hydrogeology, Heavy metals, Gastropods, Biodegradation, Ichthyofauna

Pichavaram Mangroves, Parangepettai Coast, Vellar Estuary, Porto Novo waters, Uppanar Estuary, Cuddalore Backwaters, River Cooum

1992

01

Hydrobiology

Parangipettai Coast, Cuddalore Coast

1993

04

Leaf pigments of mangroves, Microbiology, Effluents

Pichavaram Mangrove, Uppanar Backwater, Cooum River

1994

01

Microbiology

Parangipettai Coast

1995

05

Water quality, Toxins, Biology, Parasites and fishery, Anthozoa

Palar River, Cuddalore Coast, Parangipettai Coast,

1996

03

Benthos, Aquaculture, Zooplankton, Pollution

Vellar Estuary, Noyyal River

37


1997

03

Macrobentos, Zooplankton, Fish parasites

Vellar Estuary, Parangiettai Coast, Pichavaram Mangrove

1998

02

Zooplankton, Specteral reflectance

Vellar Estuary

1999

06

Microzooplankton, Phytoplankton, Hydrobiology, Distribution of biotin, Biology and fishery, Amphipoda Diversity

Parangipettai Coast, Vellar Estuary, Paravanar Estuary

2000

06

Pollutants, Macrobenthos, Decapods diversity, Fish by catch, Seaweeds biochemistry, Heavy metals, Parasitology

Palar River-bed, Uppanar Estuary, Vellar Estuary, Parangipettai Coast

2001

05

Morphology and feeding habits of fish, Meiofauna, Oysters and barnacles, Microbiology

Cuddalore Coast, Pichavaram Mangrove, Adyar River, Uppanar Estuary

2002

07

Mollusc, Fishery, Heavy metal, Bacteria, Ornamental fishes, Seaweeds, Seagrasses, Fauna, Mangroves

Tranquebar, Vellar Estuary, Uppanar Estuary, Cuddalore Backwater

2003

08

Flora and fauna, Zooplankton, Seaweeds, Bacteria and fungus, Portunid crabs, Cyanide poisioning, Hydrobiological studies, Food feeding habits

Muthupeth Mangrove, Parangipettai Mangroves, Vellar Estuary, Uppanar Estuary, Cuddalore industrial site, Pichavaram Mangrove

2004

09

Food feeding habits of fish, Socio-economics, Zooplankton, Microbiology, Petroleum Hydrocarbon, Seaweeds

Parangipettai Coast, Pazhayar Coast, Palk Bay, Mudasalodai, Vellar Estuary, Gulf of Mannar, Ukkadam Big Tank

2006

03

Marine ornamental resources, Microzooplankton

Parangipettai Coast, Kollidam Estuary

38


2007

11

Marine sponges, Plankton, Larval resources, EIA, Fish diversity, Taxonomy and biodiversity of amphipods, Parasitic nematodes

Mandapam Coast, Vedaranyam Coast, Point Calimere, Cauvery Basin, Cuddalore, Vellar Estuary, Uppanar Estuary, Parangipettai Coast, Kaduviar Estuary

2008

09

Antibacterial activities, Crustaceans, Biochemistry, Hydrobiological studies, Fish distribution, Diversity of marine plankton, Benthic fauna

Muthupeth Mangrove, Thamirabarani River, Kodiakkarai Coast, Ayyampattinam Coast, Point Calimere, Palk Bay

2009

16

Mangroves, Biodiversity of mollusk, Microbiology, Biomedical and pharmacological studies, Heavy metals, Hydrobiology, Zooplankton, Seaweeds, Seagrass, Benthos, Fungi, RS & GIS, Crab fishery, Fish acoustics

Kazhiveli- Marakkanam, Cuddalore Coast, Palk Bay, Gulf of mannar, Pichavaram Mangrove, Pazhayar Coast, Nagapattinam Coast, Karaikal Coast, Parangipettai Coast

2010

05

Marine nematode diversity, Saltwater crocodile, Ornamental fishery, Microbiology

Parangipettai Coast, Gulf of Mannar, MCBT, Cuddalore Backwater,

2011

04

Zooplankton, Corals, Fish, Hydrobiology, Molecular studies

Vellar Estuary, Uppanar Estuary, Paraangipettai Coast, Orathanadu Pond

2012

08

Pathogenic indicators, Oil spill trajectory modeling, Sedimentology, Water quality, Biochemistry, Fish parasites

Nagapattinam Coast, Kanyakumari Coast, Point Calimere, Vellar Estuary, Palk Bay

2013

02

Hydrology, Geology

Samiyarpettai Coast, Chennai Coast

39


Table 11. Ph.D. Thesis year-wise research undertaken on specific topics Year

No. of thesis

Topics covered

1973

01

Edible crab fishery and ecology

Pulicat Lake, Point Calimere

1975

02

Parasites of food fishes

Pulicat Lake

1976

01

Prawns

Pulicat Lake

1980

02

Polychaetes, Hydrobiology

Pulicat Lake, River Cooum

1981

02

Molluscs, Vibrio parahaemolyticus

Porto Novo Coast, Pichavaram Mangrove, Vellar and Coleroon Estuaries

1982

07

Tidal zone, Intertidal region, Ambassis sp., Hydrobiological studies, Fish eggs and larvae, Seaweeds

Vellar Estuary, Pichavaram Mangrove

1983

01

Edible Oyster

Pulicat Lake

1984

05

Ecobiology, fishes, Organochlorine pesticide residues, Brachyuran crabs, Mollusca

Vellar Estuary, Porto Novo Coast

1985

01

Meretrix meretrix

Porto Novo

1986

03

Hydrobiological studies, Marine zone, Mollusca

Coleroon Estuary, Vellar Estuary

1987

03

Luminous bacteria, Tidal and gradient zones, Finfish and Shellfish

Coleroon Estuary, Vellar Estuary

1988

03

Hydrobiological studies, Benthic ecology, Meiofauna

Muthupet Estuary, Kodiakkarai Coastal Sanctuary, Pulicat Lake

1989

05

Hydrobiology, Aquatic Hemipterans, Heavy metal pollution, Organochlorine pesticide, Micro and macro fauna, Freshwater gastropods

River Cooum, River Adyar, Vellar Estuary, Kodiakkarai Coast,

40

Water body studied


of medicinal and Veterinary importance

Pichavaram Mangrove

1990

03

Insecticide pollution on aquatic microflora, Plant-animal interrelations, Crow-pheasant

River Cooum, Point Calimere

1991

01

Hydrobiology

Muthupet Mangrove

1992

02

Waterbirds, Hydrobiology, Phytoplankton, Pesticides

Ooty Lake, Point Calimere

1993

01

Benthic foraminifera

Kovalam

1994

04

Phytoplankton, Zooplankton, Hydrogeology of coastal aquifers, Petroleum hydrocarbon levels

Madras-Kovalam, Tiruchendur District, Ennore and Vellar Estuary

1995

03

Baseline studies on DDTs and HCHs, Digital evaluation of ground water, Intertidal diatoms, Zooplankton

Cauvery and Coleroon Rivers, Ramanathapuram District, Uppanar Estuary, Arasalar and Cauvery Estuaries

1996

07

Hydrogeology, Prawn Penaeus indicus, diseases, Ground water resources, Crustacean community, Trace metals, Coral reefs, Tropical evregreen forest

Vaigai River basin, Ennore Estuary, Amaravathi River basin, Cauvery Estuary, Vellar Estuary, Gulf of Mannar and Palk Bay, Point Calimere WLS

1997

07

Hydrogeology, Sedimentology of coral reefs, Pesticides, Fish, Beach sediments, Geochemistry, Organochlorine residues, Barnacles, Pesticide on an Edible Fish

Nambiyar River basin, Beaches between Tuticorin and Quilon, Nandhi River subbasin Chengai, Vellar River, Parangipettai, Coast

1998

02

Hydrogeology, Reproductive aspects of Uca Crab

Vaigai River basin, Pulicat Lake

41


1999

02

Pollution of river sediments, Hydrogeological characteristics

Southern Chennai, Ponnaiyar River Basin

2000

03

Resource management using GIS, Geochemistry, Toxic trace elements, Physiology and biochemistry of fish

Cauvery Basin, Pulicat Lake

2001

04

Hermit crabs, Flora, Eco-restoration, Heavy metals toxicity on UCA species

Pulicat Lake, Thamirabarani River, Ash pond of Neyveli

2002

07

Biochemistry of prawns, Ecotoxicology of freshwater, Sediment water chemistry, Hydrobiology and mercury content, Uppanar Estuary

Ennore brackish water ecosystem, Erettaieri and Kolathoor Lakes, Pulicat lake

2003

09

Limnobiology, Bioecological studies of bivalves, Shore birds, Gastropoda, Biology and Nutrition of fish, conservation, EIA studies, Management, Rabbit Fish

Thirumeni lake, Uppanar backwaters, Cauvery delta, Ukkadam Lake, Vaduvoor Lake, Cooum River, Vellar Estuary, Tranquebar Coast

2004

07

Limnological studies, Annelida polychaeta, Crustacean, Gastropoda, Air, Water, Sediment and Biota, Benthic biodiversity, Crab

Water bodies of Kanyakumari District, Pulicat Lake, Royapuram Coast, Singanallur Lake, Uppanar Estuary, Vellar Estuary

2005

05

Molecular microbiology, Heavy metals, Seaweeds, Epidemiology, Fish parasites, Foraminifera, Sedimentology, Biological control of Water hyacinth

Pulicat lake, Tuticorin Coast, Krishnagiri Reservoir, Pondicherry and Cuddalore coast, ponds of Thamirabarani River

2006

03

Wetland Birds, Nutrition and reproductive biology of fish, Water recharge

Veeranam Lake, Percolation tanks from

42


Virudunagar District 2007

02

Heavy metals, Fishes, Beach ground water and wave characteristics

Inland wetlands, Manapad to Rameswaram

2008

12

Wastewaters from Textile units, Gastropods, Limno-biotic studies, Marine bacteria, Water sediment geochemistry, Numerical modeling, EIA & RS, Biogeochemistry & SocioEconomic aspects, Medusozoa, Birds, Mugil cephalus

Tiruppur, Tranquebar coast-Nagai District, Ukkadam, Tuticorin Coast, Cooum River, Ponnaiyar River, Pulicat Lake, Great Vedaranyam swampPoint Calimere, Coleroon Coast, Vellar Estuary

2009

04

Trace metals, Birds, RS & GIS based identification of recharge cites

Thamirabarani River Estuary, Nagapattinam, Bargur-Mathur subwatersheds of Ponnaiyar River Basin

2010

07

Paleo-environmental studies, Coastal landform dynamics, Inland catfishes, Heavy metal accumulation, Zooplankton, Protozoan, Copepod

Pulicat Lake, Pichavaram Mangrove, Tuticorin and Kanyakumari Coast, Vellar Estuary, Kaduviar Estuary

2011

05

Polychlorinated biphenyl residues in marine fishes, ground water chemistry, Olive Ridley Sea turtle, Watershed intervention technology, Avifauna of agro-ecosystems

Coimbatore Fish Market, Nagapattinam Coast, Korattalaiyar River, Poompuhar Coast, Mayiladuthurai

2012

07

Microbiology, Sediments, Heavy metals, Pesticide residues, Tsunami impact & Livelihood patterns of fishermen, Avifauna, Mangroves, Fish

Pichavaram, Cauvery delta, Coimbatore market, Nagapattinam, Point Calimere

2013

21

Biochemistry, Morphometry, fishes, Salt water crocodile, Molecular studies, Gastropods,

Parangipettai waters, South east coast of

43


Mycoflora, Saltpans, Pesticides, Fish eating birds, Spatial characterization and coastal change assessment, Fish, Macrobenthos, Hydrobiology, Heavy metals, Microbiology & biochemistry of seaweeds, Avifauna, Impact of bottom trawling on infauna, genetic variations and population structure of fishes, Molecular markers

Tamil Nadu, Tuticorin and Marakkanam saltpans, Kanyakumari & Thengapattanam coast, Palk Bay Region, Arasalar Estuary, Pichavaram mangroves, Point Calimere WLS, Vellar Estuary

2014

31

Polychaetes, Bioprospecting, Microbiology, Fish, Management practices, Plankton, Geostatistics, Seagrass, Echinoderms, RS&GIS, Aquatic weeds, Bacteria and Fungi, Effluents, Mollusc, Benthos, Environmental Flows, Mangroves, Corals

Uppanar Estuary, Parangipettai, Palk Bay, Mudasalodai,Vaippar River, Salem Subbasin, Kanyakumari Coast, Noyyal River, Shrimp ponds of Tamil Nadu, North Tamil Nadu Estuaries, Vellar Estuary, Gulf of Mannar

2015

12

Sustainable development, Benthos, Plankton, RS & GIS, Water quality index, Fish, Hydrogeology

Cauvery River, Vellar Estuary, Pambar sub basin Ponnaiyar River, Thamirabarani subbasin, Tamil Nadu costal waters, Sarabanga sub-basin.

44


Table 12. Reports on specific topics Year

No. of reports

Topics covered

1995

01

Ecological Assessment

Ukkadam Big Tank

1997

01

Pesticide contamination

Nilgiri District

1998

01

Aquaculture impact

Tamil Nadu Coast

2002

02

Status of Sea turtles, Mangrove

Tamil Nadu Coast

2004

03

Status of Olive Ridley Sea turtle, Joint Mangrove management, Conservation and sustainable management of mangroves

Chennai Coast, Tamil Nadu Coast, East Coast of India

2006

05

Rapid survey of Manilkara hexandara (Roxb), Ecology of tropical dry evergreen forest, Status of wetlands and wetland birds, Resource inventory of Medicinal plants

Point Calimere WLS, Tamil Nadu

2007

02

Coastal processes from Grain size studies, Conservation, Eco-restoration Management

Pallikaranai Wetlands

2008

02

Heavy metal pollution in Halophytic and mangroves, Conservation and management of Coral reefs and seagrasses

Pallikaranai Marsh, Gulf of Mannar, Palk Bay

2009

01

Diatom based pollution monitoring

Urban wetlands of Coimbatore

2010

02

Situation Analysis

Pichavaram Mangroves, Tamil Nadu Coast

2011

02

Birds of Coimbatore Wetlands

Coimbatore Wetlands

2012

02

Mangroves, Bird assemblages

Coimbatore Wetlands

2013

01

Environmental degradation

Coimbatore Wetlands

2014

01

Impact of pesticides and fish eating birds

Tamil Nadu wetlands

No year

01

Wetlands

Noyyal River Basin

45

Water body studied


Table 13. Journal articles year-wise research undertaken on specific topics Year

No. of reports

1898

01

Wildfowl

Tinnevelly district

1903

01

Herons

Southern India

1914

01

Bank Myna

Madras

1915

02

Great Snipe, Oyster

South India, Palk Bay

1918

01

Sea snakes

Madras

1922

01

Indian pearl fisheries

Gulf of Mannar, Palk Bay

1924

02

Pearl Banks, Chank

Gulf of Mannar, Palk Bay

1931

01

Fish

Bhavani River

1938

02

Birds

Tambaram, Anaimalai Hills, Coimbatore District

1941

01

Marine shells

Madras

1942

01

Indian Chank

Folklore

1944

02

Planktonic algae, Lactarius lactarius

Pamban area

1946

01

Red-crested pochard

Southern India

1947

01

Molluscs

Pamban

1948

01

Ribbon fishes

Madras

1950

01

Fairy shrimp

Tirunelveli District

1952

01

Pheasant-tailed jacana

Madras

1954

03

Fishery, Seasonal variations

Palk Bay, Gulf of Mannar

1955

05

Fish, Bacteria, Donax cuneatus

Palk Bay, Gulf of

Topics covered

46

Water body studied


Mannar, Bhavani River 1956

01

Plankton

Mandapam

1957

02

Indian sand whiting, Bacteria

Mandapam

1958

01

Freshwater fishes

Madras

1959

04

Copepods, Characteristics of seawater off, Eupleurogrammus intermedius

Palk Bay and Gulf of Mannar, Mandapam

1960

02

Diatoms

Palk Bay and Gulf of Mannar

1961

03

Fishery, Chaetognatha, Molluscs

Mandapam

1962

05

Hyporhamphus georgi, Mackerel fishery, Half beak fishes

Palk Bay and Gulf of Mannar

1963

03

Lepidasthenia ohshimai, fishery of grey mullets, Sacoglossan Mollusc

Palk Bay, Gulf of Mannar, Mandapam

1964

05

Polychaeta of the family Pilargidae, Algal resources, Fish mortality, Hydrographical features

Palk Bay, Pamban, Athangarai Estuary, Rameswaram Island

1965

04

Pea crab, Trawl fishing, Thyrsoidea macrura, Occurrence of the red mullet

Palk Bay, Gulf of Mannar, Indian sea

1966

02

Fishery of the Butterfly Ray, Food of the Sardines

Palk Bay, Gulf of Mannar, Mandapam

1967

02

Albinism in the Marine Catfish, Point Calimere Sanctuary

Point Calimere

1968

09

Torch (Soonthu) fishing, Algal Flora, Feeding Habits of the fish, Growth rates of the sardines, Half beak fishes, Parapenaeopsis tenella, Fishes

Rameswaram, Palk Bay, Gulf of Mannar, Cooum Backwaters, Pamban, Mandapam

1969

04

Ribbon-fishes, Penaeid prawns, Indian corals

Palk Bay, Mandapam

1970

01

Gonadial nematode parasite

Palk Bay

1971

02

Blue-green alga on fishes, Occurrence of the fan shell

Palk Bay

47


1972

07

Early life histories of Clupeiformes from Indian waters, Foraminifera, Raised reefs, Shell fisheries, Tropical phytoplankton

Palk Bay, Gulf of Mannar, Ramanathapuram

1973

07

Coral boring bivalves, Dry Evergreen Forest, Gelidiella acerosa, Threadfin fish, Water quality, Plankton, Pearl culture

Point Calimere, Marakkanam, Palk Bay, Gulf of Mannar, Pulicat Lake

1974

05

Algal flora, Pearl oyster, Prawn, Catches of Silverbellies, Fringing Reefs


1975

05

Coral reefs, Leiognathus brevirostris, Sediments, Soft-shelled turtle


1976

03

Handicrafts from shells and corals, Sea cow, Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises

Palk Bay, Gulf of Mannar, Indian Coast

1977

03

Fish, Epipenaeon ingens, Alcyonaceans

Pulicat Lake, Palk Bay, Gulf of Mannar, Mandapam

1978

02

Molluscs, Coral reefs, Swimming crab


1979

03

Green turtle, Whales, Creseis acicula


1980

04

Molluscs, Coral Reefs, Gastropods, Biochemistry

Palk Bay, Gulf of Mannar, Mandapam, Porto Novo Coast

1981

03

Hermit crabs

Vellar Estuary

1982

13

Dussumieria acuta, Intertidal Echinoderms, Karapad Creek, Polychaete larvae, Pesticides on marine macrophytes, Chirocentrus cuvier, Luminous microflora, Silver belly, Postlarvae of Lepturacanthus savala, Faecal coliform bacteria, Benthonic foraminifera

Gulf of Mannar, Palk Bay, Tuticorin Bay, Porto Novo, Vellar Estuary, Cauvery Delta, Cooum River, Araniar River Estuary

1983

10

Estuarine clam, Baseline ecology, Clay minerals, King Seer, Benthic fauna, Phosphate solubilising bacteria, Seasonal variations,

Vellar Estuary, of Edaiyur Sadras Estuaine System, Palk Bay, Porto

48


Scleractinia of India, Terapon jarbua

Novo

1984

10

Physico-chemical aspects, nutrients, Sediment characteristics, Microbiology, Sillago sihama, Mussels, Polyculture of finfishes and prawns, Plankton

Palk Bay, Vellar Estuary, Porto Novo Coast, Cooum River, Mandapam

1985

08

Pranesus pinguis, Hydrography, Zooplankton, Arylsulfatase in the marine environment, Trawling survey, Laboratory reared fish eggs and larvae, Chirocentrus, Marine mollusks, Population density of clams

Inshore waters of Tuticorin, Vellar Estuary, Porto Novo, Gulf of Mannar, Palk Bay, Mandapam, Coromandal Coast

1986

01

Meretrix meretrix, Heterotrophic bacteria, Hydrological study, Scomberomorus lineolatus, whale shark, Portunid crab, Bivalves, Tintinnid Swarms, Leptocephalus eel, Marine fishes

Vellar Estuary, Mandapam, Gulf of Mannar, Palk Bay, Thangachimadam, Rameswaram Island, Killai Backwaters, Porto Novo Coast

1987

21

Meretrix casta, Dinophyceae, Hydrobiology, Sedimentology, Benthos, Benthic fauna, Fishes, Polychaetes, Penaeid prawn, Stolephorus sp., Osteomugil speigleri, Scomberomorus guttatus Grey mullet, Panaeus indicus, Sperm Whale, Wood-boring sphaeromids, Intertidal fauna, Prawn farming, Estuarine bivalve, Luminous bacteria, Gill infesting barnacles of crabs

Vellar Estuary, Porto Novo Coast, Mandapam, Edaiyur Sadras Estuaine System, Gulf of Mannar, Palk Bay, Ennore Estuary, Coleroon Estuary, Kallar Estuary

1988

18

Whale, Green tiger prawn, Great clam, Indian chank fisheries, Oyster, Impact of Guano deposition, Plankton, Birds, Leatherback turtle, Juveniles of Penaeus canaliculatus, Ornamental shell industry, Dolphins, Edible Holothurians, Wood-boring Molluscs, Organochlorine pesticides to Zooplankton

Palk Bay, Gulf of Mannar, Korampallam Creek, Rameswaram Island, Ennore Estuary, Muttukadu Backwater, Vedanthangal Water Birds Sanctuary, Vellar Estuary, Mundanthurai Plateau, Kovalam Backwater, Ramanathapuram Coast,

49


Mandapam 1989

07

Estuarine and Marine bivalves, Calcium and magnesium, Juveniles of Green Tiger Prawn, Heavy metals, Javanese cow-nose ray, Bivalves, Phytoplankton, Growth of Gracilaria edulis

Porto Novo, Vellar Estuary, Palk Bay, Ennore Estuary

1990

11

Hydrology, Zooplankton, Fish parasites, Fiddler Crabs, Otolithes ruber, Piscicolous copepod, Seasonal hooks and lion fishery, Reproduction in Uca, Persistant organochlorine residues, Seasonal variations, corrosion and biofouling behaviour of a H.S.L.A. steel

Periyar Estuary, Pulicat Lake, Adyar Estuary, Gulf of Mannar, Palk Bay, Pamban, Vellar Estuary

1991

17

Physico-chemical parameters, Phytoplankton, Mangroves, Zooplankton, Nutrients, Seagrasses, Mollusca, Sillago sihama, Conservation of fisheries resources, Occurrence of Bryozoa, Megalopae, Estuarine sediments, Rainbow Sardine, Rhinoptera javanica, Cu tolerant bacteria, Sillaginid fishes, Rotifers, Potamidid snails

Kollidam Estuary, Pichavaram Mangrove, Vellar Estuary, Coleroon Estuary, Periyar River Estuary, Tamil Nadu Coast, Mandapam, Ennore Estuary, Pulicat Lake, Palk Bay

1992

22

Foraminiferida, Microbiology, Mangrove sediments, Phytoplankton, Benthic Fauna, Fiddler Crab, Clay Minerals, Bacteria, Catfish, Porpoise, Whale, Oil Sardine Fishery, Green Mussel

Vellar Estuary, Kodaikkarai Mangrove, Pichavaram Mangrove, Muthupet Mangrove, Coleroon Estuary, Adyar Estuary, Ennore Estuary, Palk Bay, Cuddalore, Pazhayar, Kaveripattinam, Madras Coast

1993

09

Heavy metals, Sediments and Water, Phytoplankton, Gracilaria edulis

Ennore Estuary, Madras, Estuarine systems around Madras, Uppanar Backwaters, Palk Bay, Vellar Estuary

1994

16

Phytoplankton, Zooplankton, Chlorophyll, Mangroves, Bivalves, Physico-chemical

Vellar Estuary, Pichavaram Mangrove,

50


characteristics, Water Quality, Propoise, Green Mussel, Hawksbill turtle, Foraminifera

Muttukadu Backwater, Adyar Estuary, Palk Bay, Gulf of Mannar, Mandapam, Vellar Estuary, Araniar River Estuary

1995

16

Sedimentology, Heavy metals, Prawns, Fishes, Cyanobacteria, Algae, Seagrasses, Trace elements, Foraminiferal ecosystem, Large Shoal, Whale Shark, Marine fish culture pond, Shore Birds, Greater Flamingo, Seacucumber

Parangipettai Beach, Vellar Estuary, Muthupet, Estuaries and backwaters of Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry, Kovalam, Palk Bay, Gulf of Mannar, Vedaranyam Swamp

1996

10

Ostracoda, Water quality, Hermit Crab, Rhizosphora, Coral Reefs, Prawn, Sediments, Whale Shark, Heavy Metals

Tuticorin, Vellar Estuary, Pichavaram Estuary, Palk Bay, Ennore Backwater, Tamil Nadu Coast

1997

11

Planktonic Larvae, Big-eyed Majarra, Sediment characteristics, Heavy metals, Seasonal Fishery, Sea Cucumber, Crab, Population parameters

Vellar Estuary, Palk Bay, Gulf of Mannar, Uppanar Estuary, Vellar Estuary, Kaduviar Estuary, Pichavaram Mangrove, Ennore Estuary, Pamban Island, Rameswaram, Thengapattanam Estuary

1998

11

Ostracoda, Sediment characteristics, Palaeontology, Toli Shad, Heavy metal, Fishes, Penaeus indicus, Seaweeds, Meroplankton production, IHHNV

Gulf of Mannar, Palk Bay, Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, Thirumullaivasal and Cuddalore backwaters, Uppanar, Vellar and Kaduviar estuaries

1999

20

Sedimentology, trace heavy metals, Mangroves, Pollution, Water quality, Magneto Bacteria, Seaweeds, Day-time variation in methane

Pulicat Lake, Vellar Estuary, Pichavaram Mangroves, Palk Bay,

51


emission, Orgaic carbon, Environmental geochemistry, Fishes, Freshwater Cladocera, Zooplankton, Sea Cow, Meroplankton, Coastal Birds, Photosynthetic Pigments, Plankton larval ecology, Macro-algae, Phytoplankton

Gulf of Mannar, Wetlands in Chennai, Gadana River, ground water of Tirupur, Cuddalore and Thirumullaivasal Estuaries

2000

15

Sediment characteristics, Mangroves, Heavy metals, Plankton, Benthos, Mangroves, Coral bleaching, Pollution, Organic matter distribution, Grey Plovers

Vellar Estuary, Pichavaram Mangrove, Palk Bay, Indian reef regions, Vedaranyam and Rameswaram, Gulf of Mannar, Thamirabarani Estuary, Wetlands in Urban Coimbatore

2001

14

Ostracods, Benthos, Crabs, Mangroves, Zooplankton, Starfish, Indian sacred chank, Phytoplankton, Cyanobacteria

Adayar Estuary, Uppanar Estuary, Pichavaram Mangrove, Palk Bay, Gulf of Mannar, Tuticorin, Parangipettai, Paravanar Estuary, Muthupet Estuary

2002

27

Sediment nutrients, Benthos, Ostracoda, Foraminifera, Seahorses, Copepod, Trace metals, Bacteria, Sperm Whale, Porpoise, Polychaete, Green Mussel, Molluscs, Antibacterial activity

Vellar Estuary, Pulicat Lake, off Karikkattuppam, Chennai Coast, Parangipettai, Palk Bay, Gulf of Mannar, Wetlands in Coimbatore, Tidal zones between Chennai and Pondicherry, Nagapattinam Coast, Pichavaram Mangrove, Kovalam, Pamban

2003

12

Physico-chemical characteristics, Olive ridley turtles, Mangroves, Community conservation &

Vellar Estuary, Nagapattinam Coast,

52


RS, Sediment quality, Heavy Metals, Plankton, Protozoa, Indian white squid, Propoise, Hydrobiological parameters, Coral bleaching

Pichavaram Mangrove, Singanallur Wetland, Wetlands in Urban Coimbatore, Palk Bay, Gulf of Mannar, Arasalar Estuary, Thoothukkudi, Rameswaram, Muttukadu Backwater

2004

19

Marine zone, Benthos, Trematodes, Distribution of chaetognaths, Ecological indices, Dolphin, Whale, Sea cow, Heavy metals, Physicochemical, Ostracoda, Zooplankton, Mangroves, Sustainable management

Vellar Estuary, Palk Bay, Vellar, Pichavaram and Coleroon regions, Arasalar Estuary, Gulf of Mannar, Uppanar Estuary, Freshwater bodies of Dharmapuri District

2005

29

Mangroves, Microbiology, Phytoplankton, Crustaceans, Birds, Physico-chemical Parameters, Pollution, Ethno medicine, Impact of the tsunami, Dolphin, Bacterial diversity, Coral, Crab diversity, Actinomycetes, Meiofauna, Microzooplankton

Vedaranyam Wetlands, Velapertumuni Reef, Palk Bay, Gulf of Mannar, Pichavaram Mangroves, Vellar Estuary, Coleroon Estuary, Pulicat Lagoon, Uppanar Estuary, Ennore, Parangipettai coastal waters, Rajakkamangalam Estuary

2006

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Geology, RS, Trace metals, Radiocarbon dating, Microbiology, Phytoplankton, Mangroves, Crustaceans, Marine turtles, Water quality, Pollution, Disaster management, Environmental stress

Cauvery Basin, Uppanar Estuary, Cuddalore, Odinur Coast, Pulicat Lake, Palk Bay, Gulf of Mannar, Sanganur Canal, Nagapittinam Cuddalore Shelf, Ennore Estuary, Rajakkamangalam Estuary, Vellar Estuary

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2007

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Sediment, Trace metals, Physico-chemical characteristics, Plankton, Ostracod, Foraminifera, Microbiology, Mangroves, Benthos, Olive ridley turtles, Faunal behavior, Birds, Fish, Parasites, Aquatic Macrophytes, Pollution, Bivalve resources, pollution, Crabs, Heavy metal, Shrimp farming

Mullipallam Creek, Arasalar Estuary, Kalpakkam Coast, Tamil Nadu Coast, Gulf of Mannar, Palk Bay, Pichavaram, Vellar Estuary, Parangipettai, Uppanar Estuary, Cooum Estuary, Adyar Estuary, Cauvery River, Ennore Estuary, Vellar Estuary, Chennai coast, Mandapam, Tuticorin, Singanallur Lake, Palar Estuary, Kudikadu, Cuddalore, East coast of Chennai, Vellar Coleroon Estuary

2008

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Sediment, Physico-chemical characteristics, Trace metals, GIS, Fauna, Shrimp, Heavy metals, Mangroves, Traditional Medicines, Pollution, Disaster Management, Shorebirds, Phytoplankton, Diatoms

Thamirabarani Estuary, Pichavaram Mangrove, Vellar Estuary, Ennore Creek, Uppanar River, Cooum River, Adyar River, Kaduvaiyaru Estuary, Kalpakkam Coastal Waters, Gulf of Mannar, Thirmullaivasal Estuary, Tharangampadi and Vanjur Estuaries, Araslar estuary, Porto Novo

2009

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Physico-chemical characteristics, Nutrients, Seaweeds, Plankton, Microbiology, Productivity, Ostracods, Geology, Genetics and Molecular Studies, Gastropods, Ascidians, Birds, Geology, Fishery, Biochemistry

Uppanar Estuary, Kaduviar Estuary, Vellar Estuary, Pichavaram Mangrove, Karikkattukuppam, Gulf of Mannar, Palk Bay, Cauvery Delta, Ennore Estuary, Kovalam Estuary, Yedayanthittu

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Estuary 2010

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Sediments, Geochemistry, Heavy metals, Pollution, Geomorphological studies, Paleontology, Mangroves, Corals, RS & GIS, Digital elevation model, Physico-chemical characteristics, Primary productivity, Fish, Microbiology, Marine algae, Crustaceans, Aquatic macrophytes, Algal bloom, Hydrophytes, Fish bycatch, Cage culture, Sea grass, Algae, Water birds, Anthropogenic activities, Phytoremediation, Benthos

Point Calimere, Coleroon River, Pichavaram Estuary, Vellar Estuary, Palk Bay, Gulf of Mannar, Noyyal River, Tirumalairajanar River Estuary, Uppanar Estuary, Chinnapperkovil Pond, Nallanchettipatti Pond, Ennore Creek, Mullipallam Creek, Thamirabarani Estuary, Kadabankulam Pond, Kovoor Pond, Kunrathoor Pond, Velachery Lake, Pallikaranai Lake, Chengalpet Lake, Chembarambakkam Lake, Puzhal Lake, Chetpet Pond, Paranur Lake, Porur Lake, Cudallore Coast, Vadasery Wetland, Coimbatore Wetlands, Bhavani River, Pazhayar River, Agasteeswaram Wetlands, Pulicat Brackish Water, Parangipettai Coast, Cauvery, Bhavani and Noyyal

2011

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Physico-chemical parameters, Trace elements, Sediment samples, RS & GIS, Erosion, Microalgae, Pathogens, Plankton, Flora, Fresh water prawns, Gastropods, Birds, Cage culture, Fish, Socio-economics, Pollution, Mangroves,

Kodaikarai, Coast between Kanyakumari to Tuticorin, Vedaranyam Swamp, Thamirabarani River, Vembanur

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Resource management

Wetland, Ponds, Lakes, Rivers, Swamps, Canals, etc. of Tamil Nadu. Coimbatore, Trichy, Perambalore and Thiruvarur, Pichavaram estuary, Gulf of Mannar, Palk Bay, Kollidam River, Ukkadam Lake, Singanallur Lake, Selvachintamani Lake, Perur Lake, Uppanar Estuary, Punnaikayal Estuary, Pulicat Lake

2012

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Physico-chemical characteristics, Sedimentology, Mangroves, Hydrogeochemistry, Microbiology, Plankton, Benthos, Ostracoda, Fish by-catch, Crab diversity, Heavy metals, Birds, Biochemistry

Pichavaram Mangrove, Cauvery River, Kodaikarai, Palk Bay, Muthupeth Mangroves, Ponds of Coimbatore District, Theroor Pond, Putheri Pond, Chunkangkadai Pond, Neduvali pond, Uppanar Estuary, Ayyampattinam Coast, Vellar Estuary, Kudankulam Coast, Gulf Of Mannar, Thamirabarani River, Mudasalodai Coast and Nagapattinam Coast, Vedaranyam Swamp, Pallikaranai Marsh, Buckingham Canal, Thirumanimuttar River, Senkulam Pond, Mullipallam Creek

2013

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Geology, Microfossil, Sedimentology, Ostracoda, Foraminifera, Physico-chemical, Mangroves, Flora and fauna, Fish, Plankton, Macroalgae, Birds, Aquaculture, Chlorophyll,

Pichavaram Estuary, Cauvery River, Velankanni Coast, Tirumalairajanar

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2014

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Ostracods, Benthos, Mollusc, Crabs, Sea turtle, Fish by-catch, Urban pollution, Heavy metals, Fluoride contamination, Domestic sewage, Industrial effluents, RS & GIS

Estuary, Vedaranyam Coast, Pollachi Pond, Manakudy Estuary, Thengapattanam Estuary, Punnaikayal Mangroves, Ranganathapuram Lake, Pannimadai Lake, Chinthamani Lake, Vedapatti Lake, Vallan Lake, Muthupet Mangroves, Kottakudi Backwaters, Nari Backwaters, Palk Bay, Gulf of Mannar, Ukkadam Lake, Pulicat Lake, Vellar Estuary, Point Calimere, Cuddalore Backwaters, Parangipettai Backwaters, Pazhayar Backwaters, Ennore Creek, Uppanar Estuary, Adirampattinam Coast, Hetsha Lake

Water quality, Sediment, RS & GIS, Microbiology, Plankton, Fungal diversity, Benthos, Odonata, Aquatic insects, Birds, Heavy metals, Industrial effluents, Fish

Vembar Estuary, Muthannan Kulam Wetland, Thamirabarani River, Kottakudi Backwaters, Nari Backwaters, Pallikaranai Marsh, Uppanar Estuary, Killai Backwaters, Parangipettai Coastal Region, Vellar Estuary, Ukkadam Lake, Kuruchi Lake, Singanallur Lake, Perumal Lake, Manakudy Estuary, Cuddalore fresh water Ponds, Thoppaiyar

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Reservoir, Sulur, Kumarasamy, Narsampathy, Mudasalodai Coast, Nagapattinam Coast, Udayamarthandapuram Bird Sanctuary, Palk Bay, Muttukadu Coast 2015

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Geochemistry, Sediments, Heavy metals, Petrography, Water quality, Chlorophyll, Anthropogenic inputs, Microbiology, Microalgae, Mangroves, Plankton, Ostracoda, Benthos, Odonata, Birds, Fish, Pollution, Algal bloom

Tirumalairajanar River Estuary, Cauvery Basin, Pennaiyar Estuary, Vellar Estuary, Parangipettai Coastal Waters, Ponds from Kottaipattinam Region, Manakudy Estuary, Muthupet Mangroves, Barur Lake, Gulf of Mannar, Palk Bay, Palar Estuary, Periyakulam Lake, Pulicat Lake, Pichavaram Mangroves, Periyakulam Riverine Wetland, Kurichi Pond, Koothapar Wetland

2016

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Flouride studies, Water quality, Plankton, Sediment geochemistry, Ostracoda, Heavy metals, Benthos, Plankton, Fish, Urbanization, Solid waste, Birds

Thamirabarani River, Agniar Estuary, Pichavaram Mangroves, Singanallur Lake, Ukkadam Lake, Sulur Lake, Muthanan Lake, Palk Bay, Chennai Coast, Palar Estuary, Muthupeth Estuary, Kovalam Coast, Pallikaranai Marsh, Uppanar Estuary, Dindigul, Kukkal Lake

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Strengths and Weaknesses of the Bibliography

Strengths A systematic scanning of the available documents from prominent journals was undertaken with a sincere effort to give equal importance while including ‘grey’ literature relevant to the field of management. The literature from the Journal of Bombay Natural History Society gives an interesting overview to the studies on wetlands in Tamil Nadu and the field situations over hundred years. Weaknesses Though best efforts have been made, the present bibliography is not absolute in terms of its scope and magnitude. A considerable amount of literature relating to wetlands remains unpublished and inaccessible. There could be several important publications that we could have missed despite of our sincere efforts. Furthermore during the compilation of the bibliography, we observed a paradigm shift to specialized deciplines that fail to provide specific information on the understanding of wetlands. This may have at times lead to the exclusion of work while sourcing out documents.

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Institutions involved in the Research

1.

A.V.C. College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu, India

2.

A.V.V.M. Sri Pushpam College, Poondi, Tamil Nadu, India

3.

Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark

4.

ADM College (Autonomous) for Women Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, India

5.

Alagappa University, Tamil Nadu, India

6.

Alamelu Angappan College for Women, Komarapalayam, Tamil Nadu, India

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Alan Feldman Public School and Junior College, Kazhakkuttom, Kerala, India

8.

Andaman & Nicobar Centre for Ocean Science and Technology, National Institute of Ocean Technology (Ministry of Earth Sciences, Govt. of India), Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

9.

Andhra University, Waltair , Andhra Pradesh, India

10. Anna University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India 11. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu, India

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12. Aquaculture Foundation of India, 40/4, Kapaleswarar Nagar, Nellakarai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India 13. Arignar Anna Government Arts College for Women, Walajapet, Tamil Nadu, India 14. Arignar Anna Government Arts College, Musiri, Tamil Nadu, India 15. Arignar Anna Zoological Park, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India 16. Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment, Royal Enclave, Srirampura, Jakkur post, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India 17. Autonomous University of the State of Hidalgo, Institute of Basic Sciences and Engineering Academic Area of Earth Sciences and Materials City of Knowledge, Carretera Pachuca- Tulancingo Km. 4.5, Col. Carboneras, Mineral of the Reformation, Hidalgo, CP 42184, Mexico 18. Avinashilingam Deemed University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India 19. Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College (Autonomous), Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu, India 20. Bhabha Atomic Research Centre Facilities, Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, India 21. Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai, India 22. Bharathi Women’s College, Affiliated to University of Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India 23. Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India 24. Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India 25. Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeobotany, 53 University Road, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India 26. Bishop Heber College, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India 27. Bombay Natural History Society, Hornbill House, Dr. Salim Ali Chowk, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Road, Bombay, India 28. C. Abdul Hakeem College, Melvisharam, Tamil Nadu, India 29. Central Electro Chemical Research Institute, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India 30. Central Electro Chemical Research Institute, Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, India 31. Central Inland Fisheries Research Centre, Pollachi, Tamil Nadu, India

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32. Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India 33. Central Institute of Brackish Water Aquaculture (Indian Council of Agricultural Research), Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India 34. Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Versova, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India 35. Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Calicut Research Centre, West Hill PO, Calicut, Kerala, India 36. Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India 37. Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Cochin, Kerala, India 38. Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Mandapam Camp, Tamil Nadu, India 39. Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, India 40. Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Vizhinjam, Kerala, India 41. Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Waltair, Andhra Pradesh, India 42. Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute (CSMCRI), Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Gijubhai Badheka Marg, Bhavnagar, Gujarat, India 43. Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute (CSMCRI), Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Mandapam Camp, Tamil Nadu, India 44. Centre for Ecology Research and Conservation, 3076/5, IV Cross, Gokulam Park, Mysore, Karnataka, India 45. Centre for Research on New International Economic Order, 36, Vivekanada Street, Gandhi Nagar, Saligrammam, Chennni, Tamil Nadu, India 46. Chikkanna Government Arts College, Tirupur, Tamil Nadu, India 47. Chinese Academy of Sciences, 7th Nanhai Road, Qingdao, P.R. China 48. Chonbuk National University, Iksan, South Korea 49. Cochin University of Science and Technology, Cochin, Kerala, India 50. Colleges of Fisheries, Shirgaon, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, India 51. CSI Institute of Technology, Thovalai, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, India 52. Curtin University, Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia

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53. Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Arts and Science for Women, Perambalur, Tamil Nadu, India 54. Dr. H.S.G University, Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, India 55. Dr. Zakir Husain College, Sivagangai, Tamil Nadu, India 56. Environmental Information System, Centre for Advanced study in Marine Biology, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu, India 57. Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India 58. Federal University of Pernambuco, The Nucleus of Granite Studies and Laboratory of Stable Isotopes (NEG-Labise), Recife, Brazil 59. Fisheries Bureau, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India 60. Fisheries College and Research Institute, Thoothkudi, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India 61. Freshwater Biological Station, Kilpauk, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India 62. Ganthigram University, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, India 63. Geographos, 1300 West Olive Avenue, Suite M, Burbank, California 91506-2225, USA 64. Geographos, 1608 East Broadway, Suite #107, Glendale, California 91205– 1524, USA 65. Geological Survey of India, Calcutta, India 66. Government Arts College (Men), Nandanam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India 67. Government Arts College, Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu, India 68. Government Arts College, Ooty, Tamil Nadu, India 69. Government Arts College, Salem, India 70. Government Arts College, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu, India 71. Government College of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India 72. Gulf of Mannar Marine Biosphere Reserve, Collectorate Campus, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India 73. HOD (land Use) SPC, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India 74. Holy Cross College, Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu, India

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75. ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil and Water Conservation (IISWC), Research Centre, Udhagamandalam, Tamil Nadu, India 76. ICMAM Project Directorate, NIOT Campus, Pallikaranai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India 77. IISER-Kolkata, Mohanpur, India 78. Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India 79. Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, India 80. Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India 81. Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, India 82. Institue of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding, Tamil Nadu, India 83. Institute Francais, Pondicherry, India 84. Institute of Oceanology, K-Water Institute, Korea Water Resources Corporation, Daejeon 305-730, Korea 85. Integrated Coastal and Marine Area Management (ICMAM), Chennai, India 86. Jamal Mohamed College, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India 87. Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India 88. Jayaraj Annapackiam College for Women, Periyakulam, Tamil Nadu, India 89. Jehovah Shamma Centre for Marine and Wildlife Research, Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu, India 90. Jeppiaar Engineering College, Old Mammallapuram Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India 91. Kandaswamy Kandar Arts and Science College, Paramathyvelur, Tamil Nadu, India 92. Karpaga Vinayaga College of Engineering and Technology, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India 93. Karpagam University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India 94. Karunya University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India 95. Khadir Mohideen College, Adirampattinam, Tamil Nadu, India 96. Kongunadu Arts and Science College (Autonomous), Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India 97. Korea Ocean Research and Development Institute, Seoul, Korea 63


98. Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), (ICAR), Utlou, Bishnupur, Manipur, Tamil Nadu, India 99. Krusadai Marine biological Station, Mandapam, Tamil Nadu, India 100. Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India 101. Leuphana University of Lüneburg, Suderburg, Germany 102. Lourd Annai Higher Seconday School, Kanakkankuppam, Villupuram, Tamil Nadu, India 103. Loyala College (Autonomous), Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India 104. M.S.Swaminathan Research Foundation, 3rd Cross Street, Taramani, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India 105. Madras Christian College (Autonomous), Tambaram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India 106. Madras Research Centre of the Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, 110, Perambur High Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India 107. Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India 108. Malankara Catholic College, Mariagiri, Kaliakkavilai, Tamil Nadu, India 109. Manipal International University, Nilai, Malaysia 110. Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India 111. Marine Studies Unit, Department of President’s Affairs, P.O. Box 27613, Abu Dhabi, UAE 112. Marudupandiyar College, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India 113. Massey University, Turitea Campus, Palmerston North, New Zealand 114. Mekelle University, Mekelle, Ethiopia 115. Ministry of Environment and Forests, Paryavaran Bhavan, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi, India 116. MSR Institute of Technology (VTU), Bangalore, India 117. Museum of Tropical Queensland, Australia 118. Muthurangam Government Arts College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India 119. N.M.Christian College, Marthandam, Tamil Nadu, India

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120. Nagpur University, RBD Laxminarayan Campus, Law College Square, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India 121. Natal Museum, P/Bag 9070, Pietermaritzburg, 3201 South Africa 122. National Autonomous University of Mexico, Institute of Geology, Hermosillo, Sonora – 83000, Mexico 123. National Centre for Biological Sciences, GKVK Campus, Bangalore, Karnataka, India 124. National College of Engineering, Anna University of Technology, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India 125. National College, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu, India 126. National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India 127. National Institute of Ocean Technology, Government of India, Pallikarnai Post, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India 128. National Institute of Oceanography Regional Centre, Cochin, Kerala, India 129. National Institute of Oceanography, Dona Paula, Goa, India 130. National Institute of Oceanography, Regional Centre, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India 131. National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research Limited, P.O. Box 14901, Kilbirine, Wellington, New Zealand 132. National Polytechnic Institute, Interdisciplinary Center for Research and Studies on Environment and Development (CIIEMAD), Calle 30 de Junio de 1520 s/n, Barrio la Laguna Ticomán CP 07340 Del. Gustavo A. Madero, Mexico City, Mexico 133. National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan 134. National University of Singapore, 14 Science Drive 4, Singapore 135. Natural Health and Environmental Research, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India 136. Nesamony Memorial Christian College, Marthandam, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, India 137. Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RU, United Kingdom 138. NGM College, Pollachi, Tamil Nadu, India 139. Nirmala College for Women, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India 65


140. Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education, Kumaracoil, Tamil Nadu, India 141. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd., SRBC, CMDA Building, Egmore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India 142. Paavai College of Engineering, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, India 143. Pachaiyappa’s College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India 144. Periyar Arts College, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, India 145. Periyar University, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India 146. Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad, India 147. Pondicherry University, Kalapet, Pondicherry, India 148. Pondicherry University, Port Plair, Andaman, India 149. Presidency College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India 150. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests & Chief Wildlife Warden, 6-D Panagal Building, No.1, Jeenis Road, Saidapet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India 151. Principal of Deivaniammal College for women, Villupuram, Tamil Nadu, India 152. PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India 153. PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India 154. Pukyong National University, Busan, Korea 155. Rajah Serfoji Government Arts College, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India 156. Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India 157. Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College, Madras, Tamil Nadu, India 158. Rani Anna Government College for Women, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India 159. Regional Centre of Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Marine Fisheries P.O., Mandapam Camp, Tamil Nadu, India 160. S.T. Hindu College Nagarcoil, Tamil Nadu, India 161. Sálim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History (SACON), Anaikatti, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India 162. Saraswathi Narayanan College (Autonomous), Perungudi, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India 66


163. SASTRA Deemed University, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India 164. Sathyabama University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India 165. Scott Christian College, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, India 166. Seetha Lakshmi Ramaswamy College, Trichirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India 167. Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea 168. Siddha Medicinal Plants Garden, CCRS, Mettur Dam, Tamil Nadu, India 169. Sir Theagaraya College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India 170. Sree Devi Kumari Women’s College, Kuzhithurai, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, India 171. Sree Sevugan Annamalai College, Devakottai, Tamil Nadu, India 172. Sri G.V.G. Visalakshi College for Women, Udumalpet, Tamil Nadu, India 173. Sri K. G. S. Arts College, Srivaikuntam, Tamil Nadu, India 174. Sri Padmavathi Mahila Viswavidyalayam, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India 175. Sri S.R.N.M. College, Sattur, Tamil Nadu, India 176. Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India 177. SRM University, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu, Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu, India 178. St. John’s College, Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India 179. St. Joseph College of Engineering and Technology, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania 180. St. Joseph's college, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu, India 181. St. Mary’s Higher Secondary School, Kaliyal, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, India 182. St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai, Tamil Nadu, India 183. Structural Engineering Research Centre, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India 184. Suganthi Devadason Marine Research Institute, 44, Beach Road, Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, India 185. Sultan Qabos University, Sultanate of Oman 186. Tajen University, Yanpu, Pingtung 907, Taiwan 187. Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India 67


188. Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Fisheries College & Research Institute, Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, India 189. Tamil University, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India 190. Temple University, Philadelphia, USA 191. The New College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India 192. The University of Arizona, USA 193. Thiagarajar College, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India 194. Trans Disciplinary University (TDU), Foundation for Revitalisation of Health Traditions (FRLHT), #74/2, Jarakabande Kaval, Yelahanka, Bangalore, Karnataka, India 195. University of Antwerp “Campus DrieEiken”, Antwerpen (Wilrijk), Belgium 196. University of Bangalore, Bangalore, Karnataka, India 197. University of Bombay, Mumbai, India 198. University of Calcutta, Kolkata, India 199. University of Cape Town, Rondebosch, South Africa 200. University of Cochin, Cochin, Kerala, India 201. University of Kerala, Trivandrum, Kerala, India 202. University of Madras, A.C. College Campus, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India 203. University of Madras, Guindy Campus, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India 204. University of Madras, Maraimalai Campus, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India 205. University of Madras, Taramani, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India 206. University of Nebraska, Lincoln, USA 207. University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Apartado 1013, 5001-801 Vila Real, Portugal 208. USDA Land Grant, Cooperative Research and Extension, College of the Marshall Islands, PB-1258, Majuro, MH 96960, Republic of the Marshall Islands 209. V.O.Chidambaram College, Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, India

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210. V.T.M. College of Arts and Science, Arumanai, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, India 211. Vector Control Research Centre, Indira Nagar, Puducherry, India 212. VIT University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India 213. VIT University, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India 214. Vivekananda College, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, India 215. Vizhinjam Research Centre of CMFRI, Vizhinjam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India 216. Voorhees College, Vellore (North Arcot District), Tamil Nadu, India 217. Water Resource Department, PWD, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India 218. Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green KY 42101, USA 219. Wildlife Institute of India, P.O., New Forest, Dehradun, India 220. Wildlife Management Division, Sullurpet Andhra Pradesh, India 221. Wildlife Warden, Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park, Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu, India 222. Women’s Christian College, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, India 223. Zoological survey of India, Calcutta, India 224. Zoological Survey of India, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India 225. Zoological Survey of India, Western Regional Centre, Pune, Maharashtra, India

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2. BIBLIOGRAPHICAL SOURCES

This bibliography database has been created by collecting information from various sources such as journals, proceedings, reports, books, thesis, dissertation, etc. Such sources are listed below:

2.1

Journals

We referred to over 1000 journals and could collect literature on Tamil Nadu wetlands from 261 journals. The list of journals sourced is given in the above Table 3.

2.2

Proceedings

The research work presented during the conferences, seminars, training programs or workshop is listed here below. The compilation includes the work presented during 87 different gatherings. 1.

AAPG International Conference and Exhibition. American Association of Petroleum Geologists

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Coral Taxonomy Training Workshop, India-Australia Training and Capacity Building Project, MoEF, Delhi

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FAO/SIDA Programme for Development of Small-Scale Fisheries in the Bay of Bengal, Madras, India

4.

Golden Jubilee Celebrations Souvenir 2000, Mandapam Regional Centre of CMFRI

5.

Proceeding of the Symposium on Mollusca, Part III

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Proceedings of DAE-BRNS National Symposium on Limnology

7.

Proceedings of DAE-BRNS National Symposium on Thermal Ecology

8.

Proceedings of Fifth International Conference on Environmental Micropaleontology, Microbiology and Meiobenthology (EMMM, 08)

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Proceedings of First Indian Ecological Congress, New Delhi

10. Proceedings of Frontiers of Earth Science Research 11. Proceedings of MBR 2004 National seminar on New Frontiers in Marine Biosciences Research

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12. Proceedings of National Conference on Biodiversity: Status and Challenges in Conservation ‘FAVEO’ 2013 13. Proceedings of National Conference on Water, Environment and Society 14. Proceedings of Ocean Life Food and Medicine Expo 15. Proceedings of the 15th Seminar-cum-Exhibition on Student project Schemes of TNSCST 16. Proceedings of the 94th Indian Science Congress, Section II: Animal, Veterinary and Fishery Sciences 17. Proceedings of the 94th Indian Science Congress, Section VII: Environmental Sciences 18. Proceedings of the Contributions to XV Indian colloquium on micropaleontology and stratigraphy 19. Proceedings of the Eighth International Ocean Disposal Symposium 20. Proceedings of the Fifth Workshop of the Tropical Marine Mollusc Programme (TMMP) 21. Proceedings of the First Conference of the Indian Institute of Geomorphologists 22. Proceedings of the First European Crustacean Conference 23. Proceedings of the First International Conference on Indian Ornithology (ICIO): Status of Indian Birds and their Conservation 24. Proceedings of the First International Conference on the Culture of Penaeid Prawns/Shrimps, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center 25. Proceedings of the First International Marine Biotechnology Conference 26. Proceedings of the First International Symposium on Corals and Coral Reefs 27. Proceedings of the Fourth Indian Fisheries Forum 28. Proceedings of the Fourth Workshop of the Tropical Marine Mollusc Programme (TMMP) 29. Proceedings of the Indian Academy of Sciences (Animal Science/Plant Science, Suppl) 30. Proceedings of the Indian National Science Academy 31. Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress (41st Session)

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32. Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (45th Session) 33. Proceedings of the International Conference “Coastal Change 95“, Bordomer-IOC 34. Proceedings of the International conference on Environmental Sustainability with Green Building Technology 35. Proceedings of the International Seminar on Applied Hydrochemistry 36. Proceedings of the International Seminar on Applied Hydro-geochemistry 37. Proceedings of the International Seminar on Quaternary Sea Level Variation, Shoreline Displacement and Coastal Environment 38. Proceedings of the International Workshop on Environmental Impacts of Metals 39. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India 40. Proceedings of the National Conference on Marine Biodiversity: Present Status and Prospects 41. Proceedings of the National Conference on Modern Trends in Zoological Research 42. Proceedings of the National Seminar on Aquaculture Development in India Problems and Prospects 43. Proceedings of the National seminar on Assessment and Management of Pollution 44. Proceedings of the National Seminar on Atomic Energy, Ecology and Environment 45. Proceedings of the National Seminar on Biodiversity Conservation and Management with Special Emphasis on Biosphere Reserves 46. Proceedings of the National Seminar on Cage and Pen Culture 47. Proceedings of the National Seminar on Creeks, Estuaries and Mangroves Pollution and Conservation 48. Proceedings of the National Seminar on Ecological Balance and Sethusamudram Canal 49. Proceedings of the National Seminar on Estuarine Management 50. Proceedings of the National Seminar on Marine and Coastal Ecosystems: Coral and Mangrove – Problems and Management Strategies 51. Proceedings of the National Seminar on Marine Plants, their chemistry and utilization 52. Proceedings of the National Seminar on Microbial Ecology

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53. Proceedings of the National Seminar on Mussel Watch 54. Proceedings of the National Seminar on New Frontiers in Marine Bioscience Research 55. Proceedings of the National Seminar on Reef Ecosystem Remediation 56. Proceedings of the National Seminar on Tropical Ecosystems: Structure, Function and Services 57. Proceedings of the National Symposium on Aquatic Biology 58. Proceedings of the National Symposium on Recent Trends in Indian Wildlife 59. Proceedings of the National Workshop on Present and Future Trends in Marine Geology and Geophysics 60. Proceedings of the Regional Workshop on the Conservation and Sustainable Management of Coral Reefs 61. Proceedings of the Second Indian Fisheries Forum 62. Proceedings of the Second International Colloquium of Marine Bacteriology, Brest, IFREMER 63. Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Indian Ornithology (ICIO): Ecosystem Services and Functions of Birds 64. Proceedings of the Seminar on Coastal and Inland Fisheries Culture in Tamil Nadu 65. Proceedings of the Seventh Workshop of the Tropical Marine Mollusc Programme (TMMP) 66. Proceedings of the Sixth Workshop of the Tropical Marine Mollusc Programme (TMMP) 67. Proceedings of the Symposium on Aquatic Organisms, India 68. Proceedings of the Symposium on Coastal Aquaculture Part 1: Prawn Culture 69. Proceedings of the Symposium on Coastal Aquaculture Part 2: Molluscan Culture 70. Proceedings of the Symposium on Coastal Aquaculture Part 4: Culture of other Organisms, Environmental Studies, Training, Extension and Legal Aspects 71. Proceedings of the Symposium on Corals and Coral Reefs 72. Proceedings of the Symposium on Crustacea

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73. Proceedings of the Symposium on Endangered Marine Animals and Marine Parks 74. Proceedings of the Symposium on Living Resources of the Seas around India 75. Proceedings of the Symposium Series of the Marine Biological Association of India 76. Proceedings of the Third International Coral Reef Symposium 77. Proceedings of the XXI Indian Colloquium on Micropalaeontology and Stratigraphy 78. Souvenir 20th Anniversary Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute 79. Souvenir 35th Anniversary, Recreation Club of Regional Centre of CMFRI, Mandapam Camp 80. Working Paper on Bay of Bengal Programme

2.3

Books

We could procure 33 books containing the literature on wetlands from Tamil Nadu, the titles are as given below: 1.

Advances in Aquatic Biology and Fisheries

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Annotated Bibliography of Point Calimere

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Atlas of Mangrove Wetlands of India Part 1-Tamil Nadu

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Bibliography on Indian Coastal Lagoons (1907-2008)

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Bibliography on Indian Mangroves (1980-2005)

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Climate Change and Island and Coastal Vulnerability

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Contributions in Marine Sciences: A special collection of papers to Felicitate Dr. Qasim, S.G. on his sixtieth birthday

10. Coral Reefs in India 11. Coral reefs in India - Status, Threats and Conservation Measures 12. Hand Book on Hard Corals of India

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13. Handbook on Indian Wetland birds and their conservation 14. Indian Ocean. Biology of Benthic Marine Organisms: Techniques and Methods as Applied to the Indian Ocean 15. Inland wetlands of India: Conservation Priorities 16. Lakes of Coimbatore City 17. Large Marine Ecosystems, Fishery Survey of India 18. Macro fauna of Pulicat Lake 19. Mangroves for the Future (MFF), India 20. Mangroves of India: Their Biology and Uses 21. Mangroves: The Tidal Forest 22. Manual of Indian Mangroves 23. Marine Biodiversity: Conservation and Management 24. Marine Biology and Mariculture 25. Marine Fisheries Research and Management 26. Palk Bay - Information and Bibliography 27. Perspectives in Mariculture 28. Perspectives on Biodiversity of India Volume II Part 1 29. Pichavaram Mangrove Wetlands: Situation Analysis 30. Recent Advances in Marine Biology 31. Sea Level Variation and Its Impact on Coastal Environment 32. Status of Waterbirds in Tamil Nadu Wetlands 33. Waterbirds of India, ENVIS Bulletin: Wildlife and Protection Areas

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3. BIBLIOGRAPHY

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M.Sc. Dissertations GEOLOGY

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Dennis, A. (2014) Application of open source software (QGIS) for coastal zone management: A case study on land use land cover mapping along Tirunelveli coast, Tamil Nadu. M.Sc., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 36.

ECOLOGY 1.

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Janamejayan, A. (1988) Ecology and behavior of Bonnet macaque (Macaca radiata) at Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctury. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. Jayakumar, S. (1987) Feeding ecology of wintering brahminy kite (Haliastur indus) near Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctury. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. Marimuthu, S. (1987) Ecology of coexisting diurnal raptors at Poombuhar sea coast. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. Mithu Debnath (2008) Ecology and biochemical analysis of Copepod from Vellar Estuary (Southeast coast of India). M.Sc., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 48.

PHYSICO-CHEMISTRY 1. 2. 3.

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Aravindh, S. (2013) Assessment of ground water quality in Parangipettai. M.Sc., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 28. Buvanya, V. (2010) Study of groundwater quality in Nagapattinam, Kilvelur Taluk. M.Sc., Dissertation. Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. Dhanalakshmi, G. (1996) Seasonal variation of nutrients in Vellar Estuary (opp. Biological station). M.Sc., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 26. Elancheran, E. (2010) Phosphorus fractionation in surfacial sediments of Veeranam Lake, Tamil Nadu, India. M.Sc., Dissertation. Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu.

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Ishwarya, S. (2009) Physiochemical parameters of the coastal soil along the Nagapattinam coast, Bay of Bengal, India with emphasis to Tsunami and sea turtle nesting. M.Sc., Dissertation. Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. 6. Kavya, G. (2009) Sulphur oxidation in aquatic waters. M.Sc., Dissertation. Department of Marine Science, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. 7. Kevin John, P.A. and Muralidharan, M. (2013) Physico-chemical characteristics of water and heavy metal contamination in biological and non biological components of select wetlands of Coimbatore. M.Sc., Dissertation. Government College of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. 8. Maharajan, K. (2012) Physico-chemical characters of waters and the avifauna of Coimbatore municipal wetlands. M.Sc., Dissertation. Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. 9. Maheswari, V. (2002) Water quality assessment on portable waters of different sources in Mannampandal areas, Mayiladuthurai. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. 10. Nazeema, S. (2016) Estuarine characteristics of Vellar-Pichavaram-Coleroon complex, Southeast coast of India. M.Sc., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 37. 11. Thangavelu, A. (2006) Distribution of select nutrient elements in Coimbatore wetland sediments. M.Sc., Dissertation. PSG College of Arts & science, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. 12. Vijayavarman, S. (2016) A study on ground water quality in Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram. M.Sc., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 33.

HYDROBIOLOGY 1.

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Bharathi, K. (2002) An assessment of the impacts of new Veeranam project on the hydrological features, avian diversity and fisheries resources of the Veeranam Lake, Chidambaram Taluk, Tamil Nadu, South India. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. Iyer Vidhya Subramaniam (2007) Evaluation of coastal habitat in the Gulf of Mannar biosphere reserve: An indicator species analyasis. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. Rajamani, V. (1982) Bionomics of the larvae of aquatic ecosystems of Vedaranyam Reserve Forest. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. Rajeswari, B. (2002) A Comparative study on the hydrobiology of Vaduvoor and Veeranam Lakes. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. Sathya, R. (2012) Water bodies status in Pudukkottai. M.Sc., Dissertation. Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu.

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Sumathi, A. (2000) An assessment of biodiversity at the Vakkaramari water works, Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu, Southern India. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu.

MICROBIOLOGY 1.

Girija, M. (1997) Studies on the phosphate solubilizing bacteria in Vellar Estuary, South east coast of India. M.Sc., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 24. 2. Gowsalya, D. (2011) Occurrence of heavy metals and heavy metals resistance in bacterial loads from Nagapattinam. M.Sc., Dissertation. Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. 3. Jeganathan, K. (2010) Studies on heavy metal resistant bacteria in Uppanar Estuary and Vellar Estuary. M.Sc., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. 4. Kanya, G. (2011) Prevalence of pathogens and antibiotic resistant strains in Tuticorin and Nagapattinam Coast. M.Sc., Dissertation. Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. 5. Mahe Jabeen, A. (2001) Studies on the incidence of parasites of amphibians inhabiting in an agro ecosystem in and around Mayiladuthurai. M.Sc., Dissertation AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. 6. Mathivanan, L. (1984) Studies on the seasonal variation in the orthodihydroxy phenol, total phenol, potassium and dry weight in the leaves of Mono Dub to leaf spot fungal infection in Vedaranyam Reserve Forest. M.Sc., Dissertation. Bharadidasan University, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu. 7. Muthukumaran, M. (2009) Studies on heavy metal resistant bacteria from Uppanar Estuary. M.Sc., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. 8. Natarajan, V. (1982) Parasites infecting insects of Kodiakkarai and Mannampandal areas. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. 9. Palanivel, S. (2010) Antimicrobial activity of marine cyanobacteria from Mallipattinam Coast, Palk Bay. M.Sc., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. 10. Rakeshkumar, K. (2011) Distribuion and abundance of the fish parasite from Coromandal Coast of Tamil Nadu. M.Sc., Dissertation. Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. 11. Senthamarai, K. (2002) Isolation and identification of soil fungi from the mangrove marshes of Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary, Tamil Nadu. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. 12. Sophia, P. (2011) Distribution and ecology of Vibrio Parahaemolyticus from different coastal environs (South east coast of India). M.Sc., Dissertation. Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu.

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Dinesh Babu, S. (2014) Recent foraminifera from off Thondi region, Ramanathapuram District, South East Coast of India. M.Sc., Dissertation. Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. 2. Ezhilarasi, A. (2003) Diel variations of zooplanktonic population in marine aqua farm. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. 3. Gowri, K. (2008) Studies on the analysis of phytoplankton population in selected ponds at Mannampandal, Mayiladuthurai, Nagai District, Tamil Nadu. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. 4. Latha, G. (1996) Studies on the live feed zooplankton in fresh water aquaculture farms at Cauvery Delta. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. 5. Marylaurencia, A. (2008) Studies on the analysis of zooplankton population in selected ponds at Mannampandal, Mayiladuthurai, Nagai District, Tamil Nadu. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. 6. Prema, R. (2000) Diurnal variation of zooplankton in Thirukkulam pond ecosystem near by AVC College. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. 7. Radja Piragache, S. (2002) An annual study on zooplankton diversity in relation to some hydrological parameters in a fresh water pond ecosystem. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. 8. Raja, B. (2002) A survey of Plankton in relation to physico-chemical factors in the marine zone of Uppanar at Tranquebar, Nagai District, Tamil Nadu, Southern India. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. 9. Rajkumar, M. (2005) Studies on zooplanktons in Pichavaram Mangroves, Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. 10. Sasi kumar, M. (2001) Quantitative and qualitative analyses of zooplankton population in Thirukkulam pond during summer and rainy seasons. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu.

FLORA 1. 2. 3. 4.

Ananth, S. (1992) Sea weed culture in the Vellar Estuary. M.Sc., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 36. Balasubramanian, P. (1982) A study of the flora of Vedaranyam Reserve Forest. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. Jayasankar, S. (2000) A survey of seaweeds and seagrasses in the Gulf of Mannar. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. Kannappandi, S. (2009) A comparative study on natural and cultivated mangroves based on soil and water analysis in Punnaikayal and Keezhavaipar. M.Sc., Dissertation. Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu.

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Karthik, S. (2016) Distribution of intertidal mangrove macrobenthos of Vellar Estuary, Parangipettai. M.Sc., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 34. Natarajan, S. (1983) Studies on primary productivity of selected plants in Vedaranyam Reserve Forest. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. Neelamegam, R. (1984) Studies on the seasonal variations in the nitrogenous compounds, phosphorus and dry weight in the leaves of selected plants, Glycosmis cochinchinensis, Mememcylon umbellatum, Pongamia glabra and Manikara hexandra due to leaf spot fungal infection in Vedaranyam Reserve Forest. M.Sc., Dissertation. Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu. Prabhakaran, P. (2011) Studies on Anti-Biofilm activities of certain seaweeds, seagrass and mangroves. M.Sc., Dissertation. Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. Premkumar, C. (2010) Identification and antimicrobial activity of seaweeds from Mandapam Coastal waters, Sotheast Coast of India. M.Sc., Dissertation. Bharathidasan University, Tamil Nadu. Rajendaran, T. (1985) Studies on primary productivity in the grass field of Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctury. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. Sasikala, S. (1999) A survey on aquatic weeds infecting fresh water aquaculture farms at Cauvery delta districts of Tamil Nadu during December 1998 to February 1999. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. Sidharthan, J. (1982) Systematics and distribution of mycoflora of Vedaranyam Reserve Forest. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. Suriya, M. (2012) Studies on grain size characteristics of surface sediments in Pichavaram mangrove ecosystem, Bay of Bengal, India. M.Sc., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 40. Veersamy, T. (1983) Studies on the seasonal variation in the decomposition of sugar, starch, chlorophyll and organic carbon in selected plants - Memecylon umbellatum, Manilkara hexandra and Cassia emarginata of Vedaranyam Reserve Forest. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu.

FAUNA 1.

2.

Amarakavi, M. (2007) Threats to nesting population of Olive ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea) along the Chennai coast, Tamil Nadu, India. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. Arivazhagan, S. (2007) Nesting and morphometric measurements of Sea turtle-Olive ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea) along the five fishing villages of the Chennai coast, Tamil Nadu, India. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. 81


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Asokan, R. (1989) Field studies on the Dung Beetle (Scarabaeus gangeticus) with special reference to diurnal activities in Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary. M.Sc., Dissertation. Bharadidasan University, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu. Athira, N. (2012) Activity patterns and echolocation characteristics of Bats: A Study from two urban wetlands of Coimbatore. M.Sc., Dissertation. Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Ayyadurai, M. (1984) A preliminary survey of helminthic infection in the Wild Boar (Sus scrofa) of Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary. M.Sc., Dissertation. Bharadidasan University, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu. Balachandar, R. (1998) Studies on the Tadpole development of the Indian Skipper Frog Rana cyanophlyctis (Schneider 1799). M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. Balamuralitharan, T. (2006) Studies on the diversity of spiders inhabiting in Mangrove Ecosystem, Muthupet, Thiruvarur District, Tamil Nadu, South India. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. Bharathi, C. (1997) Studies on the oxygen consumption of giant fresh water prawn Macroabrachium rosenbergii at various eco-physiological conditions. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. Bharathidasan, V. (1983) Studies of the population dynamics and behaviour of Blackbuck of Vedaranyam Reserve Forest. M.Sc., Dissertation. Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu. Deepa, N. (1998) Is there slump in shrimp larva in grass – An investigation along the northern bank of Vellar Estuary. M.Sc., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 45. Deepa, V. (2005) Studies on the birds of Poompuhar and Tranquebar coasts, Nagapattinam District (Tamil Nadu). M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. Devendran, R. (2006) Nesting and adult mortality of the Olive ridley turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) along the selected fishing villages of Chennai coast, Tamil Nadu, South India. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. Gnanaprakasham, M. (1983) Distribution of litter fauna in relation to moisture in Vedaranyam Reserve Forest. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. Gnanavel, T. (2001) Present status of shrimp farming in Parangipettai. M.Sc., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 40. Jayaraman, V. (1982) Food of anurans at Kodiakkarai area. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. Kalaiarasan, V. (1986) The comparative study of water requirements of Blackbuck Antilope cervicapra and Cheetal Axis axis. M.Sc., Dissertation. Bharadidasan University, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu.

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17. Kannan, D. (1993) Reproduction, moulting and cholesterol content in prawns of Parangipettai Coast. M.Sc., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 51. 18. Karunakaran, R. (2001) A study on the nesting and mortality of Olive ridley turtle, Lepidochelys olivacea (ESCHSCHOLTZ, 1829) along the Nagapattinam Coast, Tamil Nadu. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. 19. Kumar, R. (1988) Studies on the basking behavior of gharials at Madras Crocodile Bank. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. 20. Malu, S. (1999) Studies on the amphibian fauna of Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. 21. Manjula, K. (2009) Burrow architecture, microhabitats preferences of Podophthalmus vigil of selected coastal areas of Tranquebar and Chinnakudi coasts, Tamil Nadu, Southern India. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. 22. Mathew Nixon Armstrong, A. (1996) Status and habitat use of Agamid Lizards in Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary, Tamil Nadu, South India. M.Sc., Dissertation. Bharadidasan University, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu. 23. Meenakshi, A. (1994) Studies on the systematics and biology of crabs collected at Poompuhar and Tranquebar coasts, Tamil Nadu during Jan-Mar 1994. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. 24. Muralidharan, S. (1985) Foraging ecology of Blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra) and its intereaction with cattle at Point Calimere Sanctury. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. 25. Nedumaran, R. (1987) Influence of cattle grazing on the foods and feeding habits of Blackbuck at Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctury. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. 26. Prianka Nath (2009) Biometric studies on Artemia sp. (Branchiopoda: Anostraca) from Kelambakkam, Tamil Nadu. M.Sc., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. 27. Pushparajan, N. (1999) Shrimp larval in grass in Pichavaram Mangroves. M.Sc., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 25. 28. Rajamani, R. (1982) Bionomics of the larvae of aquatic ecosystems of Vedaranyam Reserve Forest. M.Sc., Dissertation. Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu. 29. Rajamanickam, S. (1991) Cage culture of Indian White Prawn in Vellar Estuary. M.Sc., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 45. 30. Rajasekar, T. (2006) Studies on the web architecture and the foraging behaviour of spiders inhabiting in mangrove ecosystem, Muthupet, Thiruvarur District, Tamil Nadu, South India. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu.

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31. Rajasekaran, G. (1988) Food habits of Blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra) of Point Calimere Sanctuary. M.Sc., Dissertation. Bharadidasan University, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu. 32. Rajkumar, R. (2002) Studies on the population and morphometric characteristics of molluscs in selected coastal wetlands of east coast, Nagapattinam District, Tamil Nadu, Southern India. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. 33. Rajkumar, V. (2000) Studies on the population status, habitat utilization and food habits of the Mugger Crocodile (Crocodylus palustris) in the Vakkaramari water works, Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu, Southern India. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. 34. Sambath, S. (1986) Feeding and ranging of the Bonnet macaque (Macaca radiata) at Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctury. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. 35. Sampath, K. (1982) Amphibian parasites of Kodiakkarai area. M.Sc., Dissertation. Bharadidasan University, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu. 36. Saranraj, S. (2009) An assesment of conflicts in food and feeding habits between Blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra) and cattle in Point Calimere Wildlife and Bird Sanctury, Koddiakaral, Tamil Nadu, Southern India. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. 37. Sasivarnan, S. (2009) Studies on the population and foraging ecology of spotted dear (Axis axis) in three areas of Point Calimere Wildlife and Bird Sanctury, Koddiakarai, Tamil Nadu, Southern India. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. 38. Sivaraman, R. (1997) Studies on fees conversion efficiency (FCE) of giant fresh water prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) in relation with feed types. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. 39. Sridharan, U. (1982) Systematics of the insects of the Vedaranyam Reserve Forest. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. 40. Subramanian, C. (1997) A survey of helminthic infection in the cattle at Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary. M.Sc., Dissertation. Bharadidasan University, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu. 41. Sudha, S. (2005) Studies on the biochemistry of foot and hepatopancreas of three freshwater gastropods, Pila globosa, Pila virens and Pila scutata. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. 42. Thamilselvin, T. (2001) Studies on the Fruit Bat Pteropus giganteus (Brunnich) at Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary and at Karhuvizhunthanathapuram village (Karhuvi) in Nagai district. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. 43. Umadevi, V. (2002) The survey of aquatic insects of few selected lentic fresh water system. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu.

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44. Venkatesan, S. (1983) Distribution of litter fauna in relation to temperature in the Vedaranyam Reserve Forest. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. 45. Venkateshwarlu, Y. (1995) Part 1: Observation on the culture of Penaeus monodon from Cuddalore back water. Part 2: Biochemical composition of Penaeus semisulcatus from Vellar Estuary. M.Sc., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 20. 46. Vijaya Chanrica, D.A. (2016) A study on the taxonomy of coral reef fish diversity from Cuddalore Landing Centre. M.Sc., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 63.

AVIFAUNA 1.

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Algarajan, S. (1990) The ecology of Indian Ring Dove Streptopelia decaocto decaocto (Frivaldszky) and the Indian Spotted Dove Streptopelia chinensis suratensis (Gmelin) at Point Calimere Wildlife Sactuary, Tamil Nadu. M.Sc., Dissertation, University of Bombay, Mumbai. Ali, S.Q. (1991) Ecology and behaviour of the Grey Francolin Francolinus pondicerianus (Gmelin) Class: Aves, Family: Phasianidae. M.Sc., Dissertation, University of Bombay, Mumbai. Balamurugan, K. (1998) A comparative study on the foraging behaviour of the Little Cormorant Phalacrocorax niger, the Dabchick Podiceps ruficollis and the Common Coot Fulica atra. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. Balamurugan, T. (1998) Habit and habitat analysis of some selected migratory birds, Little Stint (Calidris minuta), Red Shank (Tringa totanus) Common Sand Piper (Tringa hypoleucos) Wood or Spotted Sand Piper (Tringa glareola) at wildlife and birds sanctuary, Point calimere-Tamil Nadu. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. Baskar, N. (1986) A study on the feeding of herring gulls, brown headed gulls and bramhiny kites with special emphasis on their role as natural clearing agencies of fishery wastes at Point Calimere. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. Bubesh Guptha, M. (2006) Status of wetlands and welted birds in Coimbatore, Perambalur, Trichy and Tiruvarur Distrists in Tamil Nadu. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. Daniel Abraham Kamalesh, J. (2006) Studies on avian diversity in Koddayampalayam area near Pichavaram Mangrove. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. Deivanayaki, M. (2007) Status of wetland birds in Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu. M.Sc., Dissertation. Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. pp.58. 85


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Elavarasan, C. (1993) Foraging ecology of some birds of agriculture importance in Mannampandal area. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. Kalaimani, M. (2002) Studies on the time-activity budgets of Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis) at Porayar amd Kozhaiyur, Tamil Nadu, Southern India. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. Kamaraj, G. (1992) Status and ecology of gulls wintering at Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary. M.Sc., Dissertation. Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu. Kayarokonam, S. (1996) Studies on the time activity budget of the Rosy Pelican (Palecanus onocrotalus) at Arignar Anna Zoological Park, Vandalur, Madras. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. Manoharan, V. (1988) Studies on the diversity of avifauna in relation to vegetation at Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, Tamil Nadu. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. Meganathan, T. (2002) A survey of avian diversity in selected island lakes of Cuddalore, Thiruvarur, Nagapattinam and Thanjavur districts of Tamil Nadu, Southern India and an assessment of threats to their conservation including socio-economic factors in the surrounding village. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. Mohamed Akbar Ali, H. (1995) A survey of selected wetlands with special reference to waterbirds in and around Mayiladuthurai area. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. Nirmala devi, R. (1994) Studies on the ecology of waders at Pichavaram, Tamil Nadu, South India, during January to March 1994. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. Prakash, K. (2001) Studies on water birds of coastal sand flats of Tranquebar, Nagapattinam District, Tamil Nadu. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. Radhakrishnan, P. (2002) Studies on the time-activity budgets Little Egret (Egretta grazetta) at Tranquebar coast, Tamil Nadu, Southern India. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. Rajaraman, S.K. (2001) Studies on water birds of coastal sand flats of Chinnangudi, Nagapattinam District, Tamil Nadu. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. Rajendran, P. (1988) Time and activity budget of breeding Brahminy Kite at Poombuhar sea Coast. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. Ravi, N. (1985) Habitat preference in comparision with the food availability of Curlew Sandpiper at Point Calimere. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. Sakthivel, R. (1992) Habitat utilization and time activity budget of Egrets and Herons at Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary. M.Sc., Dissertation. Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu.

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23. Seetharaman, B. (1990) Studies on the population habitat utilization and time activity budgets of few species of herons and egrets at Pichavaram. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. 24. Singaravelan, G. (1985) Studies on the ectoparasites of migratory and non migratory birds of Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctury. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. 25. Sridharan, N. (2006) States of wetlands and welted birds in Kanyakumari, Thanjavur, Cuddalore and Nagapattinam Districts in Tamil Nadu. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. 26. Srinivasan, K. (2009) Feeding tactics of the Kentish Plover (Charadrius alexandrinus) in the Point Calimere Wildlife and Birds Sanctuary, Tamil Nadu, Southern India. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. 27. Sudha, M. (2006) Studies on avian diversity in Arupathi Lake, near Mayiladuthurai. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. 28. Tharanitharan, T. (2003) Studies on the dversity of birds in Udayamarthandapuram Lake, Nagapattinam District, Tamil Nadu. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. 29. Vijayalakshmi, K. (1997) Studies on the avifauna of the agricultural lands of Mayiladuthurai Taluk, Nagai Quaid-E-Milleth District, Tamil Nadu, Southern India. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu.

ICHTHYOLOGY 1.

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Ajmal Hussain, M.S. (1998) Studies on water quality of Gold Fish (Carassius auratus) aquariums in relation with feed types. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. Alwin, A. (2011) Heavy metal fractionation and bioaccumulation pattern in edible fishes of select reservoirs in cauvery delta region, Tamil Nadu. M.Sc., Dissertation. Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. Ananthi Devi, M. (2008) Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) in selected species of commercial marine fishes available in Coimbatore market. M.Sc., Dissertation. PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Archana Amala Arasi, T. (2008) Residues of cyclodiene pesticides in select species of commercial marine fishes available in Coimbatore market. M.Sc., Dissertation. PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Chitra, S., Kiruthika Devi, R. and Sowmiya, M. (2013) Heavy metal contamination in the fishes of selected wetlands of Coimbatore: Glutathione as a biomarker and suitability for human consumption. M.Sc., Dissertation. Government College of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.

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Deepalakshmi, K. (2009) Heavy metal contamination in fishes collected from selected bird sanctuaries in Tamil Nadu. M.Sc., Dissertation. Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Gnannasekaran, M. (2010) Studies on artisanal fishing (Block Net) in Palk Bay, Pudukkottai District, South East Coast of Tamil Nadu. M.Sc., Dissertation. Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. Imayavaramban, L. (2002) The survey of freshwater fish fauna of cauvery delta. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. Kandaraj, V. (1996) Survey of Paraplerurus sauridae parasite from the Marine Fish Saurida undosquamis. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. Manish Kumar (2007) Nutritional composition and heavy metals in muscle tissue of Little tuna, Euthynnus affinis in Parangipettai. M.Sc., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 22. Mathavaraj, C. (2003) Sudies on ectoparasitic copepodes of freshwater ornamental fishes at Karikal area. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. Menaka, R. (2006) Residues of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) in the commercial marine fishes of Coimbatore and their suitability for human consumption. M.Sc., Dissertation. Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Roseline, S. (1997) A comparison of growth patterns of the fingerlings of the fishes Cyprinus carpio and Ctenopharyngodon idella reared in a fish farm. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. Shree Parvathi, T. (1994) Proximate composition of trash fish from a landing centre near Parangipettai (Mudasalodai). M.Sc., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 71. Syed Zeezhan Alam (2008) Bio-stain assay of Black Tiger Shrimp Penaeus monodon (Fabricius) of Tamil Nadu. M.Sc., Dissertation. pp. 30. Veerakumar, N. (2002) Accumulation of heavy metals in select species of fishes in the District, Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu. M.Sc., Dissertation. PSG College of Arts & science, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.

POLLUTION 1. 2.

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Anitha, M. (2008) Water quality monitoring of River Noyyal. M.Sc., Dissertation. PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Aryadevi, P.K. (2016) Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon (PAH) contamination in select wetlands of Coimbatore. M.Sc., Dissertation. PSG College of Arts & science, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Evangeline, D. (2013) Ecological and toxicological investigations of amphibians in agricultural fields of Mannampandal, Mayiladuthurai, Southern India. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. 88


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Ilayaraja, D. (2009) Noyyal River Pollution: A case study. M.Sc., Dissertation. Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. Jayalakshmi, V. (2006) Chemical partitioning of lead in Coimbatore wetland sediments with special emphasis on its temporal variability. M.Sc., Dissertation. Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Karthick, G. (2012) Levels of PAHs residues in sediment and mussels from select wetlands of Coimbatore. M.Sc., Dissertation. Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Kuppusamy, S. (2010) Heavy metal pollution in the coastal environment of Tuticorin. M.Sc., Dissertation. Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. Nishadh, K.A. (2009) Degradation status of certain urban lakes of Coimbatore, India. M.Sc., Dissertation. Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Nivetha, M. (2016) Levels of chlorpyrifos and endosulfan in select components of the River Bhavani and their impact on the acetyl cholinesterase activity in fish. M.Sc., Dissertation. Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Pandiyan, R. (2009) Preliminary assessment of pollution indicators in east coast of Tamil Nadu. M.Sc., Dissertation. Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. Piyashree Malakar (2016) Benchmark data on macrobenthic diversity for assessing the impact of thermal pollution in Parangipettai coastal waters. M.Sc., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. Raja Rajeshwari, C. (2007) Residues of DDT and its metabolite in selected species of commercial marine fishes available in Coimbatore market. M.Sc., Dissertation. Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Rajalingam, M. (2011) Heavy metal concentration in abiotic and biotic component in Ukkadam and Kurichi Tank of the River Noyyal Basin. M.Sc., Dissertation. Government Arts College, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Rajasekar, T. (2011) Studies on trace metal concentration in surface sediments of Tamil Nadu Coast. M.Sc., Dissertation. Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. Sakratees, R. (2011) Distribution of total organic carbon in Vellar River sediments, Tamil Nadu, India. M.Sc., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 42. Sathishkumar, R. (2009) Ecological and toxicological investigations on select species of Waterfowl (swimming birds) in Koonthankulam Bird Sanctuary, Tamil Nadu. M.Sc., Dissertation. Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Sherly Jennifer, A. (2014) Levels of organochlorine, organphosphorus and synthetic pyrethroid pesticide residues in sediment/soil from a few wetlands in the District Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu. M.Sc., Dissertation. PSG College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.

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18. Suresh Marimuthu, S. (2012) Residues of Poly Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in sediments and fishes collected from select wetlands of Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. M.Sc., Dissertation. Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. 19. Thangavelu, A. (2006) Distribution of select nutrient elements in Coimbatore wetland sediments. M.Sc., Dissertation. PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.

CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT 1.

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Anand, S. (1999) Effects of desilting of the Veeranam Lake on its wildlife and fisheries resources and socio economic consequences. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. Elanchezhiyan, K. (1996) Studies on the environmental and socio-economic issues related to the coastal aquaculture development in the Nagai Quai-E-Millath and South Arcot Vallalar Districts of Tamil Nadu, South India. M.Sc., Dissertation. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. Rajendrakumar, S. (2009) Wetland Management: A case study of Gulf of Mannar Coastal Wetlands. M.Sc., Dissertation. Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu.

DISASTER MANAGEMENT 1.

Kayalvizhi, D. (2005) Impact of Tsuanami at “Silver Beach”, Cuddalore (Tamil Nadu), A case Study. M.Sc., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 10.

OTHER DESSERTATIONS POLLUTION 1.

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Chitra, S., Kiruthika Devi, R. and Sowmiya, M. (2013) Heavy metal contamination in the fishes of select wetlands of Coimbatore; Glutathione as a biomarker and suitability for human consumption. B.Tech., Dissertation. Government College of Technology, Anna University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Kevin John, P.A. (2013) Physico-chemical characteristics of water and heavy metal contamination in biological and non-biological components of select wetlands of Coimbatore. B.Tech., Dissertation. Government College of Technology, Anna University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.

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Arun Shankar, A.G. (2012) Socio–ecological assessment and sustainable management of an urban wetland ecosystem: A case study of Ukkadam Big Tank, Coimbatore. MBA Dissertation. Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu.

M.Phil. Dissertations COASTAL GEOLOGY

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Ponnusamy, G. (2004) Studies on distribution of petroleum hydrocarbon in Tamil Nadu Coast. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 53. Ramalinga, V. (2011) Diversity and molecular examination of corals (Order: Scleractimis) - A bioinformatic approach. M.Phil., Dissertation. Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. Ramkumar, T. (1989) Sedimentological aspects of the Vellar Estuary, Parangipettai, South India. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 40. Seenivasan, R. (1998) Specteral reflectance properties of the Vellar Estuarine environment Southeast Coast of India. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 35.

ECOLOGY 1.

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Arularasan, S. (2002) Studies on the Ecology of Rocky Shore Molluscs of Tranquebar (11° 02' N 79° 52' E) and Pondicherry (11°54' N 79°50' E) Coasts. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 48. Aruljothiselvi, S. (1997) Ecology and distribution of intertidal Macrobenthos of Vellar Estuary with special reference to Polychaetes. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 37. Asokan, S. (1983) Studies on Benthic Ecology of Porto Novo Waters. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 46. Biji K. Thomas (2003) Ecological and experimental studies on zooplankton of inshore waters of Parangipettai, Southeast Coast of India. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 113. Edsor, C. (1984) Ecology of benthos in Vellar Backwaters (Coleroon - Estuarine Complex). M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 74.

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Manju, G. (2000) Ecology and distribution of macrobenthos of Uppanar Estuary (S.E. Coast of India) with special reference to polychaetes. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 51. Muthukkannu, B.A. (1983) Ecological studies of marine algae in the Pichavaram Mangrove (India) (Lat. 11° 29' N Long 79° 46' E). M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 88. Vengadesh Perumal, N. (2007) Studies on zooplankton ecology, culture and biochemical composition of copepod, Acartia Southwellii Giesbrecht from Kaduviar Estuary (South East Coast of India). M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 99. Vijayaragavan, S. (2006) Studies on ecology of microzooplankton, culture and biochemical analysis of Tintinnopsis cylindrica (Daday 1887) from Kollidam Estuary (South East Coast of India). M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 79.

PHYSICO-CHEMISTRY 1.

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Divya, K.M. (2008) Seasonal trends in the physico-chemical and biological characteristics in a fresh water pond (Ukkadam) Coimbatore. M.Phil., Dissertation. Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Divya Prabha, P. (2004) Seasonal variations in physico-chemical characteristics of Periyakulam pond at Ukkadam, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. M.Phil., Dissertation. Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Ekambaram, K. (1995) Analysis of water from Palar Riverbed. M.Phil., Dissertation. Muthurangam Government Arts College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu. pp. 70. Gandhimathi, M.K. (1999) Studies on the distribution of intertidal diatoms of Vellar Estuary and Pichavaram (India). M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 29. Gandhiyappan, K. (1999) Diversity of phytoplankton and hydrobiological aspects of Paravanar Estuary, Cuddalore Coast. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 48. Kamalakannan, K. (2003) Physico-chemical characteristics and cyanide concentration of Cuddalore Sipcot industrial effluents and their impacts on Shrimps, Southeast Coast of India. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 51. Kastoori bai, R.S. (1982) Seasonal trends in the physico-chemical factors and plankton of the Madras YWCA Pond. M.Phil., Dissertation. Presidency College, Madras, Tamil Nadu. pp.113. Magendran, A. (1985) Cycling of zinc in the Vellar Estuary. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 94.

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Manimegalai, K. (1987) Impact of River Cooum on the ground water quality-with special reference to parasite and bacteria analysis. M.Phil., Dissertation. University of Madras, Madras, Tamil Nadu. pp. 94. Mugilarasan, M. (2012) Hydrodynamic and physico-chemical studies in the Vellar Estuary. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 121. Palanichamy, S. (1986) Behaviour of Calcium and Magnesium in the Vellar Estuary (S. India). M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 80. Rajalakshmi, K. (1987) Assessment of quality of well waters in Arcot and Walapet Taluks, North Arcot District, on Palar River basin, Tamil Nadu. M.Phil., Dissertation. Voorhees College, Vellore (North Arcot District), Tamil Nadu. pp. 55. Senthilnathan, S. (1985) Cycling of iron in the Vellar Estuary. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 111. Tamilselvi, P. (2011) Studies on the diurnal varaitions of few abiotic parameters of a pond at Orathanadu, Thanjavur District. M.Phil., Dissertation. Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu.

HYDROBIOLOGY 1.

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Ananthan, G. (1992) Hydrobiology of Parangipettai and Cuddalore Marine Environs with special reference to heavy metal pollution. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 51. Anbusaravanan, N. (1980) Hydrobiological studies in the tidal zone of the Vellar Estuary. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 122. Expedith, V. (1986) Limnological study of Sempuliavaram Pond. M.Phil., Dissertation. Presidency College, Madras, Tamil Nadu. pp. 68. Idayaventhan, P. (2009) Hydrobiologial studies in Palk Strait region with reference to plankton (South East Coast of India). M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 94. Indira, R.S. (1982) Studies on the seasonal and diurnal hydrobiological changes in a Madras temple pond. M.Phil., Dissertation. Presidency College, Madras, Tamil Nadu. pp. 71. Leela, P. (1989) Hydro biological studies in the back waters of Cuddalore, East Coast of India. M.Phil., Dissertation. Periyar Arts College, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu. pp. 107. Panchatcharam, K. (1989) Limnology of a permanent pond at K.K. Nagar (Madras). M.Phil., Dissertation. Government Arts College (Men), Nandanam, Madras, Tamil Nadu. pp. 31.

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Sadagopan, V. (1990) Hydrogeological studies of River Cooum and its impact on ground water in the city of Madras, Tamil Nadu. M.Phil., Dissertation. Presidency College (Autonomous), Madras, Tamil Nadu. pp. 117. Santhosh Kumar, C. (2008) Hydrobiological studies in Ayyampattinam Coast (Pudukottai District) with reference to plankton. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 71.

MICROBIOLOGY 1.

Adarsh Ratna, S. (2012) Assessment of pathogenic indicators in Nagapattinam Coast, Tamil Nadu. M.Phil., Dissertation. Marine Science Department, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. 2. Aiyamperumal, B. (1987) Studies on the physiology and microbiology of digestion in Meretrix casta (Chemnitz) (Mollusca: Bivalvia: Venerridae) from the Vellar Estuary, Portonovo (S. India). M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 49. 3. Alwar, K. (1990) Microbial degradation of Sesuvium Portulacastrum and Lumnitzera racemosa leaves in Pichavaram Mangrove Ecosystem. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. 4. Anthonisamy, A. (2008) Antibacterial activities of some brachyuran crabs from the Muthupet mangrove environment. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 59. 5. Babu Rajendran, R. (1989) Studies on chitinoclastic bacteria in the Vellar Estuary. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 55. 6. Chinnmani Prasanna Kumar (2009) 16s r-dna Taxonomy and phylogeny of culturable marine bacteria associated with marine sponge Hyattella Cribriformis (Hyatt) collected from Palk Bay in South East Coast of India. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 53. 7. Dalmin, G. (1994) Microbiology of shrimp culture pond with reference to bacteria along Parangipettai Coastal environs (Southeast India). M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 55. 8. Gnanam, S. (2008) Isolation, screening and characterization of multiple enzyme producing actinobacteria from the sediment samples of Kodiakkarai Coast. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 44. 9. Gunasekaran, U. (2009) Studies on mercury resistant bacteria from the Palk Strait region, Bay of Bengal, Southeast Coast of India. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 61. 10. Karthikai Devi, G. (2009) Studies on the Lichen Roccella Belangeriana (Awasthi) from mangroves of Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 55.

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11. Lavanya, R. (2009) Screening of antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of some seaweeds from Gulf of Mannar, Southeast Coast of India. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 50. 12. Palpandi, C. (2004) Antimicrobial properties of some species of sponges (Demospongiae) of the Palk Bay (Southeast Coast of India). M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 49. 13. Prasath, D. (2012) Prevalence of sntibiotics resistant pathogens in Palk Bay. M.Phil., Dissertation. Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. 14. Premalatha, R. (2001) Studies on total heterotrophic bacteria and on human pathogens (Vibrio choleraee and Vibrio parahaemolyticus) from Uppanar Estuary. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 50. 15. Ravikumar, D.R. (1987) Studies on lignicolous marine fungi in the Vellar Estuary, Parangipettai South East Coast of India. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 40. 16. Revathi, K. (2010) Benthic bacterial diversity in the inshore waters of Parangipettai and Cuddalore, South East Coast of India. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 97. 17. Sathiyamurthy, K. (1987) Studies on detritus in the Vellar Estuary Southeast Coast of India. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 51. 18. Senthil Balan, S. (2009) Characteriization of luciferase enzyme from Shewanella Hanedai of Karaikal Coast. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 41. 19. Senthilnathan, D. (1985) Some recent foraminifera from the Pichavaram mangrove near Chidambaram, South Arcot District, Tamil Nadu. M.Phil., Dissertation. University of Madras, A.C. College Campus, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 90. 20. Srinivasan, V. (1988) Occurance and distribution of denetrifying bacteria in the Vellar Estuary. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 38. 21. Thavasi, R. (2002) Hydrocarbonoclastic bacteria from coastal waters of Cuddalore, India. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 32. 22. Vasundhara, P.V. (1995) Distribution of Vibrios and a detailed study of Vibrio Vulnificus in Parangipettai Coastal environs (South India). M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 73. 23. Venkata Krishnan, B. (2010) Antimicrobial activity of marine microalga Chlorella marina against human and fish pathogens. M.Phil., Dissertation. Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu.

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Ashok Prabu, V. (1999) Microzooplankton studies in the Parangipettai Coastal environs and the culture and biochmical anyalsis of copepod, Acartia Spinicauda Giesbrecht. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 94. Damotharan, P. (2007) Studies on zooplankton ecology, culture and biochemical composition of copepod, Acartia centura Giesbrecht 1889 from Kodiakkarai (Point Calimere) Coastal waters (South East Coast of India). M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 110. Govindasamy, C. (1988) Planktonic rotatoria of the Pichavaram Mangroves (India): Their systematics and ecology. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 87. IDA Pushpam, B. (1986) Studies on vertical migration of Copepod/Cladoceran rotifer populations during summer in Kaveripakkam Lake. M.Phil., Dissertation. Arignar Anna Government Arts College for Women, Walajapet, Tamil Nadu. pp. 89. Iyyappa Raja Narasima Pallavan, G. (2009) Distribution and diurnal variation of gelatinous zooplankton along Tamil Nadu Coastal waters. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 56. Karuppasamy, P.K. (1997) Studies on zooplankton in the Pichavaram Mangroves and laboratory culture of rotifer Brachionus Plicatilis. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 55. Lopez, A.F.C. (1984) Some aspects on the ecology of zooplankton of Vellar Estuary Porto Novo: South India. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 63. Mani, P. (1984) Studies in phytoplankton of the Vellar Estuary. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 157. Premakumari, T. (1986) Effect of tannery effluents on zooplankton in Ranipet Pond. M.Phil., Dissertation. Arignar Anna Government Arts & Science College for Women, Walajapet, Vellore, Tamil Nadu. pp. 97. Santhanam, P. (1998) Studies on the ecology and culture of zooplankton from the Vellar Estuary and Bay of Bengal Sea. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 74. Saraswathi, P.M. (1987) Effects of few heavy metals on the zooplankton population of Adyar River. M.Phil., Dissertation. Presidency College, Madras. Tamil Nadu. pp. 87. Sundharesan, T. (2008) Diversity of marine plankton in Point Calimere Coastal Water (South East Coast of India). M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 91. Vengadesh Perumal, N. (2007) Studies on zooplankton ecology, culture and biochemical composition of copepod, Acartia southwellii Giesbrecht from Kaduviar estuary (South east coast of India). M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 99.

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14. Vijayaragavan, S. (2006) Studies on ecology of microzooplankton, culture and biochemical analysis of Tintinnopsis cylindrica (Daday 1887) from Kollidam Estuary (South east coast of India). M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 79.

FLORA 1.

Balaji, V. (2003) Inventorisation of flora and fauna of Muthupet mangrove ecosystem. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 85. 2. Dasarathy, G. (1983) Sediment microflora of Porto Novo marine environment. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 69. 3. Deiva Oswin (1993) Studies on leaf pigments in mangrove species of Pichavaram. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 149. 4. Elangovan, C.R. (1987) Eco-anatomical studies on some plants of the Pichavaram mangroves. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 66. 5. Murugesan, K. (1984) Studies on styles of some mangrove plants from Pichavaram (Porto Novo). M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 45. 6. Pugalendhi, T. (1985) Studies on the ecology, distribution, biomass and bioconcentration capabilities for Cu and Zn of some seaweeds from the Porto Novo waters. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 84. 7. Raja, S. (2009) Microbial Ecology of seagrass rhizophere and nitrogen fixing ability of seagrasses of the Gulf of Mannar. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 68. 8. Rajkumar, M. (2003) Hydrobiological studies in Pichavaram mangroves (Southeast Coast of India) with reference to plankton. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 125. 9. Sasikumar, K. (2000) Studies on biochemical composition and heavy metal accumulation in seaweeds in the Vellar and Uppanar Estuaries, Southeast Coast of India. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 59. 10. Selva Ranjitham, N. (2002) Distribution of seaweeds, seagrasses and their associated fauna of Vellar Estuary. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 54. 11. Subathra, P. (1990) Studies on the biodegradation of leaves of Suaeda Maritima and Aegiceras Corniculatum of Pichavaram Mangrove. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 79. 12. Suresh, K. (1993) Studies on the mycoflora of Cooum River soil. M.Phil., Dissertation. Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College, Madras, Tamil Nadu. pp. 29.

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13. Susila, S. (2009) Estimation of spatial extent of seagrasses of the Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park: A Satellite (Irs P6 Liss Iii) Remote Sensing Approach. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 91. 14. Thirumaran, G. (2004) Antibacterial and antifungal activities of selected seaweeds from the Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 58. 15. Veluswamy, K. (1985) Studies on seagrasses of the Porto Novo Marine Environment (South East Coast), India. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 53.

FAUNA 1. 2.

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Ambikadevi, P. (1989) Hydromedusae occurring in the Coastal Waters of Parangipettai. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 62. Anandharajan, S. (2007) Anti-dermatophytic activity of marine sponge Spirastrella inconstans var. digitata from Mandapam Coast. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 58. Anathakumar, S. (1986) Studies on Hemifusus pugilinus (Born) (Mollusca: Gastropoda: Volemidae) from Portonovo waters. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 117. Ansari, K.G.M.T. (2010) Diversity of free-living marine nematodes from continental shell of Parangipettai (Southeast Coast of India). M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 90. Arivuselvan, N. (2009) Studies of Rhizophora mucronata Poir in artificially developed mangroves at intertidal area of Kazhiveli, Marakkanam: Ecology, Plant Growth and Microbiology. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 74. Balaji, K. (2006) Marine ornamental invertebrate resources of Parangipettai Coastal Waters (South East Coast of India) and their maintenance in Aquarium. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 61. Chandrasekar, K. (2010) Studies on Saltwater Crocodile Crocodylus Porosus, Schneider, 1801, (Reptilia: Crocodilia); from the Madras Crocodile Bank Trust, Tamil Nadu. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 72. Chinnadurai, G. (2001) Meiofauna of Pichavaram Mangrove (11° 27' N; 79° 47' E) Southeast Coast of India. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 48. Nightingale, V.D.R. (2003) Antibacterial and antifungal activities of seaweeds from Vellar and Uppanar Estuaries. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 44.

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10. Dhandapani, K. (1987) Studies on the reproductive biology of some sessible barnacles (Crustacea: Cirripedia) of Portonovo and adjacent waters. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 27. 11. Dravidamani, M. (1985) Sudies on Sunetta Scripta (Linnaeus) (Mollusca: Bivalvia: Veneridae) from Porto Novo Coast. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 61. 12. Ganesan, K. (2009) Biomedical and pharmacological activities of Biofoulant Ascidians, Polyclinum madrasensis Sebestian, 1952 and Phallusia nigra Savigny, 1816 from Tuticorin, Southeast Coast of India. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 96. 13. Ganesh, K.S.P. (2008) Prawn potentials of Thamirabarani River. M.Phil., Dissertation. Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. pp. 79. 14. Gopinath, M. (2011) Distribution of chaetognaths in Vellar and Uppanar Estuaries, South East Coast of India. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 54. 15. Hemalatha, A. (1996) Studies on benthos from a shrimp farm and in Vellar Estuary, Parangipettai. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 39. 16. Jaikumar Stephan, A. (1989) Survey on some commercially important Molluscan forms of Parangipettai and Cuddalore Coast. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 24. 17. Kalyanasundaram, M. (1982) Studies on Katelysia opima (Gemlin) Mollusca: Bivalvia: Veneridae) from the Vellar Estuary. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 78. 18. Kandeepan, C. (1990) Studies on an intertidal polychaete Nereis (Ceratonereis) burmensis (Monro) from Vellar Estuary. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 45. 19. Kannaiah, N. (1983) Studies on the systematics of Gerreids (Pisces: Gerreidae) from Porto Novo Coastal waters. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. 20. Kannan, R. (1990) Bottlenose Dolphin of Portonovo, 11° 29' N; 79° 46' E. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 35. 21. Karuppaiyan, M. (2001) Effect of tides on settlement of oysters and barnacles in Pichavaram mangrove (Lat 11° 27' N Long 79° 47' E). M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 34. 22. Marimuthu, M. (1985) Studies on Crassostrea madrasensis Preston (Mollusca: Bivalvia: Ostreidae) from Cuddalore Backwaters. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 84.

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23. Maruthamuthu, S. (1984) Studies on Littorina Scabra (Linne, 1758) (Mollusca: Gastropoda: Littorinidae) from Vellar Estuary and Pichavaram Mangroves. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 104. 24. Maruthupandian, S. (1987) Pen culture of Penaeus indicus and Penaeus monodon in Killai Backwaters. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 30. 25. Mary Rani, K. (1996) Distribution and density variations of meiobenthic harpacticoid copepods in Vellar Estuary, South India. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 43. 26. Matheswari, R. (1987) Fecundity in Octolasmis sp., the epizoic barnacles (Crustacea: Cirripedia) of some commercially important crabs of Porto Novo. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 32. 27. Mohan, D. (1984) Studies on the Green Mussel Perna viridis (Linnaeus) (Bivalvia: Mytilidae) from Cuddalore Coast. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 116. 28. Mondal, N. (2007) Taxonomy and biodiversity of brackish water amphipods (Crustacean) in Vellar and Uppanar Estuaries. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 159. 29. Mumtaj, A. (1990) Composition and seasonal variations of the associated fauna of the Oyster Crassostrea madrasensis (Preston) from Cuddalore and Porto Novo waters. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 42. 30. Pasupathi, K. (1985) Larval development of three crabs from Pichavaram Mangrove reared in the laboratory. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 53. 31. Pravinkumar, M. (2009) Benthic biodiversity in Pichavaram Mangroves, East Coast of India. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 81. 32. Raffi, S.M. (2000) Studies on decapod larval biodiversity in Vellar Estuary, Southeast Coast of India. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 96. 33. Rajathy, S. (1986) Studies on the ecology, taxonomy, abundance and distribution of onuphid polychaete, Onuphis eremita Audouin and Milne Edwards (1833) in and around Porto Novo Beaches. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 43. 34. Rajendran, A. (1995) Studies on the toxin of Ivory Shell Babylonia zeylanica (Bruguiere) (Mollusca: Gastropoda: Buccindae) from Cuddalore Coast. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 59. 35. Sakthivel, K. (2000) Studies on gastropods, bivalves, crabs and echinoderms from the trash fish in Mudasalodai and Nagapattinam. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 36.

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36. Sampath, P. (1985) Some aspects on the biology of Oliva oliva (Linne) (Mollusca: Gastropoda: Olivabae) from the Porto Novo Coast. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 55. 37. Saravanan, V. (1990) Biochemical studies on potamidid gastropods Telescopium telescopium (Linnaeus, 1758) and Cerithidea obtusa (Lamarck, 1822) from the Pichavaram Mangroves. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 86. 38. Sargunam Stephan, T. (1981) On the reproductive periodicity of the fiddler crab UCA annulipes (Latrielle) of Kovalam backwaters. M.Phil., Dissertation. Presidency College, Madras, Tamil Nadu. pp. 67. 39. Sekar, V. (2009) Biodiversity of Mollusc from Pazhayar and Nagapattinam and biochemical profiles of the gastropod Hemifusus pugilinus (Born). M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 96. 40. Selvam, J. (2004) Studies in mullets (Family: Mugilidae) of Vellar Estuary (Tamil Nadu) with special reference to the genus Liza. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 32. 41. Shanthi, B. (1987) Bioaccumalation of trace metals in Anadara rhombea (Born) (Bivalvia: Arcidae) from Portonovo waters - Impact of extrinsic and intrinsic factors. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 93. 42. Srinivasan, M. (1985) Studies on Decapterus dayi Wakiya from Cuddalore waters (Pisces: Carangidae). M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 59. 43. Stella, C. (1989) Studies on Amusium pleuronectes (Linnaeus) (Mollusca: Bivalivia: Pectinidae) from Cuddalore Coastal waters. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 58. 44. Sudakaran, E. (1983) Studies on Octolasmis Gray, 1825 (Cirripedia: Pedunculata), the gill infesting barnacles of edible crabs of Porto Novo. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 50. 45. Suresh Kumar, R. (1995) Studies on the Sea Fans (Anthozoa: Octocorallia) of the Northeast Coast of Tamil Nadu, India. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 27. 46. Thilaga, R.D. (1985) Studies on Bullia vittata (Linnaeus) (Mollusca: Gastropoda: Nassariidae) from Portonovo Waters. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 65. 47. Thilagavathi, B. (2008) Studies on benthic faunal assemblage of Muthupettai mangroves, East Coast of India. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 114. 48. Thirumanavalan, R. (1987) Studies on Babylonia spirata (Linnaeus) (Mollusca: Gastropoda: Ruccinidae) from Portonovo waters. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 58.

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49. Thivakaran, G.A. (1984) Comparative studies on Nasa darsata (Roding) and Nassa Stolata (Gmelin) from Porto Novo Waters. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 90. 50. Varadharajan, D. (2009) Crab fishery resources from Arukkattuthurai to Aiyammpattinam, South East Coast of India. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 54. 51. Veerasamy, P. (2002) Tidal influence on settlement of Barnacles and Oysters in an artificially developed mangrove of Vellar Estuarine system (Southeast Coast of India). M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 21. 52. Velvizhi, S. (1999) Biodiversity of brackish water Gammaridean Amphipods (Crustacea) in Parangipettai Coast. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 73.

AVIFAUNA 1.

Sankar, K. (1987) Habitat utilization of some wintering shorebirds in Point Calimere Sanctuary. M.Phil., Dissertation. Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu.

ICHTHYOLOGY 1.

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Alex Durai, A. (1984) Studies on hemiramphid fishes from Parangipettai (Porto Novo) Waters (Beloniformes: Hemiramphidae). M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 112. Antony, P.J. (2004) Studies on the fisheries and socio-economics of Pazhayar (South East Coast of India). M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 84. Arulmozhi, R. (1985) Studies on comparative osteology of Gerres filamentosus (Cuvier) and Pentaprion longimanus (Cantor) (Pisces: Gerredidae) from Parangipettai, South East Coast of India. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 69. Asta Lakshmi, S. (2001) Studies on the interrelationships between the morphology of the alimentary tract and food and feeding habits of flatfishes of Cuddalore, Southeast Coast of India. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 34. Azhagar, S. (2007) Plankton and finfish larval resources of the Vedaranyam Coastal waters (Southeast Coast of India) with special reference to environmental parameters. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 80. Babu, A. (2009) Studies on the biodiversity of molluscs in trash fish landings of Cuddalore Coast and use of a low value gastropod for human consumption. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 93.

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46. Srilatha, G. (2008) Distribution of fin-fish eggs and larvae from Point Calimere and Muthupettai (South East Coast of India). M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 78. 47. Subramani, C. (1985) Studies on the biology of Hairfin Anchovy Setipinna taty (Valenciennes) (Pisces: Engraulidae) from Parangipettai Coast. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 85. 48. Suma (1984) Studies on Dussumieria acuta Valenciennes (Clupeidae: Pisces) from Parangipettai (Porto Novo) Waters. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 68. 49. Sushmita Chakraborty (2007) Studies on parasitic nematodes of a Sciaenid Fish, Johnius belangerii (Cuvier) from Parangipettai Coastal Waters. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 28. 50. Thangamani, K. (1990) Observations on the distribution of ichthyofauna of Vellar Estuary, Southeast Coast of India. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 51. 51. Thilak, S. (2000) Some aspects on the biology and parasites of Lizard Fish, Saurida undosquamis (Richardson, 1848) (Pisces: Synodontidae) from Parangipettai Coast. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 66. 52. Thirumoolan, G. (1979) Observations on the food and feeding habits of a few marine fishes of Porto-Novo Coast. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 93. 53. Thirunavukkarasu, K. (2004) Studies on the fisheries and socio-economics of Cuddalore (South East Coast of India). M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 96. 54. Veeramani, T. (2008) Studies on marine fishery resource status in Nagapattinam, Mallipattinam and Thondi (South East Coast of India) and biology of the Parrotfish, Scarus ghobban (Forsskal 1775). M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 63. 55. Vijayakumar, P. (2009) Studies on sound production in Arius arius (Hamilton, 1822) a marine cat fish from Parangipettai Coastal waters. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 44.

POLLUTION 1. 2.

Balasubramanian, R. (1987) Studies on the pollutants in the fresh water environment of Pugalur. M.Phil., Dissertation. Presidency College, Madras, Tamil Nadu. pp. 92. Dowlath Basha, M. (1988) Effects of malladi drugs and pharmaceutical effluents and Tamil Nadu chromates and chemical effluents on some physiological aspects of fresh water fish Ophiocephalus punctatus. M.Phil., Dissertation. C. Abdul Hakeem College, Melvisharam, Vellore, Tamil Nadu. pp. 60.

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Gandheeswari, P. (1985) Limnological studies of Chromepet Lake with special reference to tannery pollution on rotifer population. M.Phil., Dissertation. Presidency College, Madras, Tamil Nadu. pp. 137. Gomathi, N. (2007) Environmental assessment in Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd., Cauvery Basin Refinery (CPCL-CBR) Panangudi, Nagapattinam. M.Phil., Dissertation. Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. Gurumoorthi, K. (2012) Hypothetical oil spill trajectory modeling off Kanyakumari Coast. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 117. Jayakanthan, G. (2000) Analysis of pollutants in drinking water from Palar Riverbed. M.Phil., Dissertation. Muthurangam Government Arts College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu. pp. 49. Jayarama Naidu, C. (1978) To assay the lead content in effluent waters discharged into the Adyar River by a lead battery manufacturing company. M.Phil., Dissertation. University of Madras, A.C. College Campus, Madras, Tamil Nadu. pp. 47. Karthikeyan, R. (2002) Distribution of heavy metal resistant bacteria from Uppanar (Southeast Coast of India). M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 67. Karunagaran, V.M. (1990) Impact of waste water from Sipcot Industrial Complex on the water quality of Uppanar Estuary (Lat. 11° 43' N; Long. 79° 49' E) with special reference to fluoride contamination. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 82. Mathan, N. (1993) Impact of industrial effluents on microbial population of Uppanar Estuary (South India). M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 44. Mohan Raj, R. (1996) A study on the pollution status of River Noyyal at Tiruppur and Orathupalayam reservoir. M.Phil., Dissertation. P.S.G. College of Arts and Science, Tamil Nadu. Pappa Jeba Sangeetha, S. (2003) Assessment of cyanide poisoning in Cuddalore Sipcot industrial effluents and their impacts on edible fishes. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 60. Prabakaran, V. (1981) Some aspects on the biology of marine fouling in Porto Novo waters. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 47. Saraswathi, E. (1990) Studies on the interaction of heavy metals mercury and zinc on heterotrophic bacteria of Vellar Estuary. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 61.

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Aloysius, P. (2007) Comparative socioeconomic studies of fishermen community in Tranquebar with reference to Tsunami. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 81. Kalaiyarasi, D. (2013) Dynamics of waves, tide and current along Samiyarpettai Coast Tamil Nadu, India. M.Phil., Dissertation. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 127. Kishore Ananth, J. (2012) Textural analysis of Point Calimere beach sand. M.Phil., Dissertation. Marine Science Department, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. Sasi Mary Priya, R. (2013) Scientific analysis of Chennai Coast, Tamil Nadu, India. M.Phil., Dissertation. Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu.

Ph.D. Thesis GEOLOGY

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Bharathi, K. (2014) Geostatistical tools for Seagrass ecosystem health assessment and restoration site identification along Palk Bay, India. Ph.D., Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. David raju, D. (2014) Delineation of fresh and saline water interface using geophysical electrical resistivity remote sensing and GIS techniques along the East Coast from Vaippar River to Thamirabarani River of Tuticorin District Tamil Nadu, India. Ph.D., Thesis. Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. Devarajan, P. (2010) An integrated approach to decipher paleoenvironmental changes in Pulicat Lake, East Coast of India. Ph.D., Thesis. University of Madras, Guindy Campus, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 193. Giridharan, L. (2008) Geochemical and chemometric assessment of water and sediments of River Cooum, South India: A comprehensive environmental study. Ph.D., Thesis. University of Madras, Guindy Campus, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 255. Hentry, C. (2013) Spatial characterization and coastal change assessment between Kanyakumari and Thengapattanam Coast, Kanyakumari Distrist, Tamil Nadu through Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System GIS. Ph.D., Thesis. Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. Jegadeesan, P. (1986) Studies on environmental inventory of the marine zone of Coleroon estuary and inshore waters of Pazhayar, South east coast of India. Ph.D. Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 277.

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Jeyakumar, S.A. (1997) Hydrogeology of the Nambiyar River basin of Tirunelveli, Kattabomman, Kanyakumari and Chidambaranar Districts, Tamil Nadu, India. Ph.D., Thesis. Presidency College (Autonomas), Chennai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 250. Karuppannan, S. (2015) Integrated hydrogeological studies using geospatial technology in Pambar sub-basin of Ponnaiyar River, Tamil Nadu, India. Ph.D., Thesis. Periyar University, Tamil Nadu. Muthu Raj, D. (2014) Delineation and characterization of groundwater using electrical resistivity method - A case study. Ph.D., Thesis. Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. Muthumani Raja, C.K. (2015) Geoinformatics in ground water evaluation and management studies in Thalaivasal block Tamil Nadu India. Ph.D., Thesis. Periyar University, Tamil Nadu. Natesan, T.P. (2000) Ground water resource assessment and management by using GIS in Erumaipatti watershed of Cauvery Basin, Tamil Nadu, India. Ph.D., Thesis. University of Madras, P.G. Extension Centre, Salem, Tamil Nadu. Prabha Devi, L. (1987) Environmental inventory of tidal and gradient zones of Coleroon estuary, Southeast coast of India. Ph.D. Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 241. Pruthiviraj, T. (2015) Study on geochemical characteristics of Veeranam Lake sediments, Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu, South India – Geospatial and Temporal Variations. Ph.D., Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. Rajendran, M. (2014) Geoinformatics in groundwater quality mapping with special reference to fluoride contamination in Nallampalli Block, Tamil Nadu India. Ph.D., Thesis. Periyar University, Tamil Nadu. Sabeen, H.M. (1997) A comparative study of beach sediments in the East and West Coasts of India between Tuticorin and Quilon. Ph.D., Thesis. Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. Seetharam Sethupathi, A. (2009) An integrated remote sensing and GIS based approach for the identification of artificial recharge sites in Bargur-Mathur subwatersheds, Ponnaiyar River basin, India. Ph.D., Thesis. University of Madras, Guindy Campus, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 195. Sheik Mujabar, P. (2010) Quantitative analysis of coastal landform dynamics between Tuticorin and Kanyakumari using remote sensing and GIS. Ph.D., Thesis. Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. Sivakumar, V. (1982) An environmental inventory of the tidal zone of the Vellar Estuary. Ph.D. Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 179. Umapathi, B. (2006) Artificial recharge through ineffective percolation ponds in Virudunagar District, Tamil Nadu. Ph.D., Thesis. Presidency College (Autonomous), Chennai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 147.

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COASTAL GEOLOGY 1.

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Chandrasekaran, K. (2009) Trace metal geochemistry of Thamirabarani River Estuary, Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu and its impact on marine environment. Ph.D., Thesis. University of Madras, Guindy Campus, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 190. Machendiranathan, M. (2014) Substratum preference, resilience of new recruits and reef connectivity model in predicting coral larval distribution along the Gulf of Mannar Marine Biosphere Reserve. Ph.D., Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. Muthuvelu, S. (2013) Impact of bottom trawling on infaunal communities of inshore waters of Parangipettai and Cuddalore, Southeast Coast of India. Ph.D., Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. Sudarsan, R. (2007) A study to integrate the wave process with coastal landforms and beach ground water changes between Manapad and Rameswaram. Ph.D., Thesis. Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu.

ECOLOGY 1.

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Balamurugan, K. (2014) Ecological investigations of chaetognaths from Parangipettai and Cuddalore Coastal waters, Southeast Coast of India. Ph.D., Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. Fernando, O.J. (1982) Ecological studies in the intertidal region of the Vellar Estuary (Porto Novo, S. India). Ph.D. Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 140. Gokulakrishnan, J. (2011) Breeding ecology of Olive Ridley Sea Turtle, Lepidochelys olivacea (Eschcholtz, 1829) along the Poompuhar Coast, Tamil Nadu, South India. Ph.D., Thesis. Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Jeeva Selvasundari, C. (2013) Ecology of Hemifusus pugilinus in Tranquebar Coastal Waters, Tamil Nadu, India. Ph.D., Thesis. Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. Jonas Gunasekaran, G. (2003) Bio-ecological studies on Meretrix casta (Chemnitz) in the Uppanar Estuary, Tranquebar, Tamil Nadu, South India. Ph.D., Thesis. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. 110


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Kadharsha, K. (2014) Ecological role of lizard fishes in Parangipettai waters, biology of Saurida undosquamis (Richardson, 1848) (Aulopiformes: Syndontidae) and SWOL analysis for by-catch resource utilization. Ph.D., Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. Kanagaraj, G. (2008) Taxonomy and ecology of Cubozoa and Scyphozoa (Cnidaria, Medusozoa) in Coleroon Coastal and Estuarine waters, Southeast Coast of India. Ph.D. Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 106. Madhuramozhi, G. (2009) Ecology of the White Breasted Kingfisher Halcyon smyrnenesis (Linnaeus) with special reference to its population, foraging and breeding in and around Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, India. Ph.D., Thesis. Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. Maheswari, A.S. (2006) Population and foraging ecology of Asian Openbill Stork Anastomus oscitans (Boddaert) in Veeranam Lake, Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu, Southern India. Ph.D., Thesis. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. Pandiyan, J. (2003) Ecology of shore birds in the tidal flats of Cauvery deltaic regions of South India. Ph.D., Thesis. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. Paul Ravindran, A.S. (2003) Studies on the ecology of Rapana rapiformis (Gastropoda; Muricidae) in Tranquebar coastal waters, Tamil Nadu, India. Ph.D., Thesis. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. Rajasingh Joel, D. (1973) Studies on the ecology and fisheries of the edible portunid crabs of the Pulicat Lake. Ph.D., Thesis. Madras Christian College (Autonomous), Tambaram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 123. Sakthivel, A. (2015) Taxonomy and ecology of acanthocephala infestation on finfishes of Tamil Nadu Coastal waters. Ph.D., Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. Sankaran, A. (1982) Ecology and reproduction in Ambassis commersoni and Ambassis gymnocephalus of Porto Novo waters. Ph.D. Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 188. Selvakumar, P. (2015) Taxonomy and ecology of philometrids (Philometridae) infestation on finfishes of Tamil Nadu Coastal waters. Ph.D., Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. Soumady, D. (2013) Ecology of Perna viridis in a portion of coastal waters of Nagapattinam District. Ph.D., Thesis. Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. Suresh, M. (2014) Studies on eco-biology, larval rearing and biochemistry of Modiolus metcalfei (Hanley, 1843) (Bivalvia: Mytiloida: Mytilidae) from the Vellar Estuary, Southeast Coast of India. Ph.D., Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. Thangaraj, R. (1984) Ecobiology of the marine zone of the Vellar Estuary. Ph.D. Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 195.

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Arunachalam, S. (2011) Spatio temporal variations of groundwater chemistry in and around Nagapattinam Coastal region, Tamil Nadu. Ph.D., Thesis. Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. Francis Lawrence, J. (1995) Digital evaluation of groundwater resources in Ramanathapuram District, Tamil Nadu. Ph.D., Thesis. Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. Geena, G.B. (2011) Integrated surface water and ground water studies in Korattalaiyar River Basin, Tamil Nadu, India. Ph.D., Thesis. University of Madras, Guindy Campus, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 224. Giri, S. (2014) Groundwater investigations of Salem sub basin, Salem District, Tamil Nadu. Ph.D., Thesis. Periyar University, Tamil Nadu. Jayapal, P. (2015) Sustainable development of groundwater resources in Kadavanar sub basin Cauvery River, Tamil Nadu, India. Ph.D., Thesis. Department of Geology, Periyar University, Tamil Nadu. Jeevanandam, M. (2008) Hydrogeochemistry and numerical simulation of ground water flow in the lower Ponnaiyar River basin of Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu, India. Ph.D., Thesis. University of Madras, Guindy Campus, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 160.

HYDROBIOLOGY 1.

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Anbazhagan, P. (1988) Hydrobiology and benthic ecology of Kodiakkarai Coastal Sanctuary (Southeast Coast of India). Ph.D., Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. Arulsamy Jebanesan (1989) Hydrobiological study of the River Cooum in Madras, South India, with special reference to aquatic hemipterans. Ph.D., Thesis. Loyala College (Autonomous), Chennai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 217. Balusamy, P. (1988) Hydrobiological studies on Muthupet estuary. Ph.D. Thesis. Bharathidasan University, Tamil Nadu. pp. 123. Chandran, R. (1982) Hydrobiological studies in the gradient zone of the Vellar Estuary. Ph.D. Thesis. Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu. pp. 195. Chellasamy, R. (1996) Hydrogeological studies in the Vaigai River Basin Tamil Nadu. Ph.D., Thesis. Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. Dhanalakshmi, B. (2008) Limno-biotic studies on a lentic water body, Coimbatore. Ph.D., Thesis. Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. 112


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Dhivaharan, V. (2003) Limnobiotic profile of Thirumeni Lake, Tamil Nadu, Southern India with special emphasis on Molluscan diversity. Ph.D., Thesis. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 204. Ezhili, N. (2008) Limnobiotic study of Ukkadam Lake, Coimbatore. Ph.D., Thesis. Kongunandu Arts & Science College, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Jayashree, S. (1998) Hydrogeological and related studies in western part of Vaigai River basin, Tamil Nadu, India. Ph.D., Thesis. University of Madras, Guindy Campus, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 261. Jespin Ida, C. (2004) Limnological studies of some selected perennial water bodies of Kanyakumari District. Ph.D., Thesis. Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. Kandasami, D. (2013) Studies on the hydrobiology of Arasalar Estuary with special reference to heavy metal pollution. Ph.D., Thesis. Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. Mathevan Pillai, M. (1995) Hydrobiological investigations on the intertidal diatoms of the Cuddalore Uppanar Estuary (India). Ph.D. Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 159. Mohan, R. (1992) Hydrobiological studies in the Ooty Lake, Udhagamandalam, Tamil Nadu with special reference to pesticide pollution and its impact on the phytoplankton. Ph.D., Thesis. University of Madras, Guindy Campus, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 116. Narayanan, K. (1980) Hydrobiological study of the River Cooum in Madras, South India, with special reference to aquaculture. Ph.D., Thesis. University of Madras, Guindy Campus, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 155. Prabha Devi, L. (1986) Hydrobiological studies in the tidal zone of the Coleroon Estuary. Ph.D. Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 241. Rajaram, R. (2002) Studies on hydrobiology and mercury content in Uppanar Estuary (Cuddalore, Southeast coast of India). Ph.D. Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 128. Rajendran, K. (1994) Hydrobiological investigations of phytoplankton and seaweeds of the Madras-Kovalam regions (southeast coast of India) with special reference to heavy metals. Ph.D. Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 178. Selvam, V. (1991) Environmental concers of the hydrobiology of the Muthupet mangrove ecosystem, Tamil Nadu. Ph.D., Thesis. University of Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Sriman Narayana, M. (1999) Study of Ponnaiyar River Basin with reference to geohydrological and related characteristics. Ph.D., Thesis. University of Madras, Guindy Campus, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 314. Subramanian, S. (1994) Hydrogeological studies in the coastal aquifers of Tiruchendur, Tamil Nadu. Ph.D., Thesis. Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu.

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MICROBIOLOGY 1.

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Abraham, M. (1981) Studies on Vibrio parahaemolyticus and allied Vibrios from the Pichavaram mangrove Killai backwater complex interconnecting the Vellar and Coleroon estuarine systems (Porto Novo, South India). Ph.D. Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 335. Babu, R. (2014) Studies on polychaetes, their microflora and bioprospecting of an associated bacterium Lysinibacillus sphaericus of Uppanar Estuary. Ph.D., Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. Balamurugan, S. (2012) Tag-encoded pyrosequencing analysis of bacterial community in hypersaline sediments of Pichavaram, Tamil Nadu. Ph.D., Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. Emmanuel Joshua Jebasingh, S. (2008) Isolation and characterisation of therapeutically important compound from marine bacteria of Tuticorin Coast, Gulf of Mannar. Ph.D., Thesis. Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. Kamala Kannan, S. (2005) Isolation and molecular characterization of Bacillus cereus, mercury reducing bacteria from Pulicat Lake sediments, Southeast Coast of India. Ph.D., Thesis. University of Madras, Guindy Campus, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 138. Radha, S. (2014) Screening and characterization of high lipid accumulating microalgal strain Ankistrodesmus sp. (SRM11) from fresh water environment. Ph.D., Thesis. SRM University, Kattankulathur, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. pp. 144. Ramesh, A. (1987) Ecophysiological studies on luminous bacteria of Vellar Estuary. Ph.D. Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 181. Sadeesh Kumar, R. (2014) Purification and characterization of fibrinolytic serine protease using Bacillus Subtilis SDKI from the sediment of Vellar Estuary, Parangipettai, Southeast Coast of India. Ph.D., Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. Thirumavalavan, R. (2002) Studies on marine fouling organisms: A comparison of macro-fouling communities of Vellar (Parangipettai) and Paravanar (Cuddalore) 114


estuaries, Southeast coast of India. Ph.D. Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 117.

PLANKTON 1.

Ambikadevi, P. (1995) Studies on zooplankton in Arasalar and Cauvery Estuaries, Southeast coast of India. Ph.D. Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 181. 2. Chavan, J.B. (1994) Some aspects of zooplankton with special reference to barnacle larvae (Crustacea: Cirripedia) from Vellar Estuary, Parangipettai, Southeast coast of India. Ph.D. Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 190. 3. Jiji Joseph (2014) Studies on the cyanobacterial diversity from selected freshwater environment and its application in biotechnology. Ph.D., Thesis. Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. 4. John Peter Paul, J. (2014) Studies on seaweed resources and ecology of southern coastal region of Tamil Nadu. Ph.D., Thesis. Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. 5. Kumar, V. (2005) Studies on the nutritional value of some decomposed seaweeds of Tuticorin Coast. Ph.D., Thesis. Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. 6. Lavanya, R. (2013) Biochemical, antimicrobial, antioxidant and biofertilizer activity of a Brown Seaweed Rosenvingea intricata (J. Agardh) from Pichavaram Mangroves, Tamil Nadu, India. Ph.D., Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. 7. Parthiban, C. (2013) Distribution and biomass of drift seaweeds from the southeast coast of Tamil Nadu, India and their evaluation for seaweed liquid fertilizer potential. Ph.D., Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. 8. Periyasamy, C. (2013) Cropyield and phycocolloid content of cultivated Kappaphycus alvarezii (Doty) Doty at different localities of Palk Bay, Southeast Coast of India. Ph.D., Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. 9. Prakash, J.W. (2014) Studies on the seasonal trends in physic-chemical factors and phytoplankton diversity of river Thamirabarani, Kanyakumari District, South Tamil Nadu. Ph.D., Thesis. Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. 10. Selvakumar, G. (2013) Bioactive potentials of marine cynobacteria. Ph.D., Thesis. Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. 11. Vengadesh Perumal, N. (2010) Studies on zooplankton ecology and Epibiont Acineta sp. (Ehrenberg, 1833) protozoan ciliate on Labidocera acuta (Dana, 1849) calanoid copepod from Kaduviar estuary, Nagapattinam, Southeast coast of India. Ph.D. Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 187.

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Balasubramanian, P. (1990) Plant-animal interrelations at Point Calimere Sanctuary. Ph.D., Thesis. University of Bombay, Mumbai. 2. Hepsibha, S. (2014) Studies on the aquatic weeds of Kanyakumari District from selected environment and their biotechnological application. Ph.D., Thesis. Department of Botany, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. 3. Rajakumar, T.J.S. (2001) Studies on the flora of the Thamirabarani River system, Southern India. Ph.D., Thesis. Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. 4. Ruby John (2005) Biological control of Water Hyacinth Eichhornia crassipes in chosen ponds of Thamirabarani River Basin. Ph.D., Thesis. Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. 5. Sathyanathan, R. (2014) Circulation and environmental flow studies in a mangrove ecosystem. Ph.D., Thesis. SRM University, Kattankulathur, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. pp. 139. 6. Sudharsan, S. (2013) Studies on biological activities of sulfated galactan from Spyridia hypnoides (Bory De Saint Vincent) Papenfuss from Kanyakumari Coast, Southeast Coast of India. Ph.D., Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. 7. Sukumaran, S. (2002) Studies on the sacred groves of Kanyakumari District and their values in rural life. Ph.D., Thesis. Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. 8. Sundararaman, M. (2012) Aquatic epiphytic cyanobacterial diversity of mangroves and its potential application in the development of mangrove plants. Ph.D., Thesis. Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. 9. Uma, G. (2010) Dynamics of Pichavaram Mangrove ecosystem, Tamil Nadu, India – Phytosociology, Plienology, Impacts & Management. Ph.D., Thesis. Pondicherry University, Pondicherry. 10. Yogamoorthi, A. (1982) Studies on the seaweeds of the Vellar Estuary and adjacent areas from the southeast coast of India. Ph.D. Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 187.

FAUNA 1.

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Asir Ramesh, D. (1996) Studies on the ecology of coral reefs in Gulf of Mannar and Palk Bay, Southeastern coast of India. Ph.D. Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 82. Balasubrahmanyan, K. (1984) Studies on Meretrix casta (Mollusca: Bivalvia: Veneridae) from the Vellar Estuary, Porto Novo (S. India). Ph.D. Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 135.

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Chandrasekar, K. (2013) Studies on Saltwater Crocodile Crocodylus porosus (Schneider, 1801) [Reptilia: Crocodilia] from Tamil Nadu, Southeat Coast of India. Ph.D., Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. Chiristy Ponni, A. (2008) Some aspects on an intertidal muricid Gastropod Thais bufo (Lamarck) in Tranquebar, Nagai District, Southeast Coast of Tamil Nadu, India. Ph.D., Thesis. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. Ekambaram, E. (2002) Impact of calefaction on the biochemistry, physiology, chromosomology and histology of Fenneropenaeus indicus, Penaeus monodon and Metapenaeus moyebi inhabiting Ennore brackish water ecosystem. Ph.D., Thesis. Loyala College (Autonomous), Chennai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 158. Elaiyaraja, C. (2013) Distribution and molecular identification of Turrids (Gastropoda: Turridae) along the Tamil Nadu Coast with special reference to Lophiotoma indica. Ph.D., Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. Helan Soundra Rani, M. (2013) Studies on halophilic mycofloral diversity in solar saltpans of Tuticorin and Marakkanam along Southeast Coast of India. Ph.D., Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. Jayabal, R. (1985) Studies on Meretrix meretrix (Linnaeus) (Mollusca: Bivalvia: Veneridae) from Porto Novo waters. Ph.D. Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 110. Jayakumar, R. (1996) Studies on the bacterial, protozoan and metazoan diseases of Penaeus indicus H. Milne Edwards obtained from Ennore estuary, Madras, India. Ph.D., Thesis. University of Madras, Guindy Campus, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Jayaraju, N. (1993) Ecosystem and populations dynamics of benthic foraminifera from coastal and estuarine sediments of Kovalam – Kanyakumari – Tuticorin of South India, India. Ph.D. Thesis. Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. Jeevanandam, S. (2015) The study of benthic foraminifera from the Vellar River Estuary, Tamil Nadu and their ecological significance. Ph.D., Thesis. Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. Jeevanandham, P. (2008) Some aspecs on the Muricid Gastropod Chicoreus virgineus (Roding, 1798) of Tranquebar Coast, Tamil Nadu, India. Ph.D., Thesis. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. Kaja Magdoom, B. (2013) Studies on diversity of macrobenthos along Palk Bay region, Southeast Coast of India. Ph.D., Thesis. Annamalai University. Kalyani, N. (1988) The meiofauna in and around the Pulicat Lake. Ph.D., Thesis. Madras Christian College (Autonomous), Tambaram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 293. Kanagasabai, R. (1986) Studies on some neritids (Achaeogastropoda: Mollusca) from the Vellar-Coleroon estuarine complex (Southeast coast of India). Ph.D. Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 228.

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16. Karthikeyan, V. (2014) Studies on the phyto-pathogenic fungal (Gilbertella Persicaria) Infection on Black Tiger Shrimp (Penaeus monodon) in Grow-Out Shrimp Ponds of Tamil Nadu. Ph.D., Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 125. 17. Kataksha Sundar Raj, S. (1980) Studies on the polychaetes of Pulicat Lake. Ph.D., Thesis. Madras Christian College (Autonomous), Tambaram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 180. 18. Lidwin Anna Mary, S. (2014) Morphological diversity and distribution patterns of strombid gastropods in Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve, Tamil Nadu. Ph.D., Thesis. Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. 19. Linoy Libini, C. (2003) Soft bottom macrofaunal diversity in the upper reaches of Vellar Estuary. Ph.D. Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 451. 20. Logamanya Tilak, J.L. (2001) Investigations on a few species of hermit crabs of Pulicat Lake. Ph.D., Thesis. Madras Christian College (Autonomous), Tambaram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 78. 21. Malathi, E. (2004) Reproductive biology and larval development of Marphysa gravelyi (Annelida: Polychaeta) of Pulicat Lake. Ph.D., Thesis. Department of Zoology, Madras Christian College (Autonomous), Tambaram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 81. 22. Mukesh, M.V. (1997) Sedimentology of the coral reef ecosystem in and around the Barrier Islands of Chidabaranar District, Tamil Nadu. Ph.D., Thesis. Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. 23. Muniasamy, M. (2013) Diversity of benthic biota in the estuaries of South Tamil Nadu. Ph.D., Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. 24. Murugesan, P. (2004) Benthic biodiversity in the marine zone of Vellar Estuary (South east coast of India). Ph.D. Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 354. 25. Padma, S. (2000) Environmental geochemistry of major and toxic trace elements (As, Cd & Hg) and Ostracod faunal assemblages of Pulicat Lake, East Coast of India. Ph.D., Thesis. University of Madras, Guindy Campus, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 204. 26. Padmaja, M. (2004) A study on the reproductive aspects of sand lobster “Thenus orientalis” of Royapuram Coast, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Ph.D., Thesis. Sir Thagaraya College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 153. 27. Palpandi, C. (2010) Studies on Mollusca (biochemistry and heavy metal accumulation in Nerita (dostia) crepidularia Lamarck, 1822 from mangroves of Vellar Estuary, Southeast coast of India). Ph.D. Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 324. 28. Paul Raj, R. (1976) Studies on the Penaeid prawns of Pulicat Lake, South India. Ph.D., Thesis. Madras Christian College (Autonomous), Tambaram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 221. 29. Ramesh, G. (2014) Diversity of benthic biota in the estuaries of North Tamil Nadu. Ph.D., Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu.

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30. Ramesh, R.K. (2005) Recent benthic forminifera from the inner shelf sediments of Pondicherry and Cuddalore, Southeast Coast of India. Ph.D., Thesis. University of Madras, Guindy Campus, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 224. 31. Rashmi, C. (2004) Studies on some freshwater gastropods (Phyllum: Mollusca) of Singanallur Lake, Coimbatore. Ph.D., Thesis. Kongunadu Arts & Science College, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. 32. Reena Singh (2013) Phylogenetic assessment of polychaetes of Vellar Estuary based on mitochondrial and nuclear genes. Ph.D., Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. 33. Senthilnathan, L. (2014) Monitoring decadal variations in sea level change and coral reef distribution pattern of Gulf of Mannar using Remote Sensing data and GIS tools. Ph.D., Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. 34. Sethuramalingam, S. (1984) Studies on brachyuran crabs from Vellar Estuary, Killai backwater complex of Porto Novo coast. Ph.D. Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 243. 35. Shanker, S. (2014) Studies on occurrence of sea stars and some biological aspects on Pentaceraster regulus (Muller & Troschel, 1842) along Tamil Nadu Coast, South India. Ph.D. Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. 36. Subramaniyan, A. (1997) Some aspects on the reproduction and growth of barnacles (Crustacea: Cirripidia) of estuarine and inshore waters of Parangipettai, southeast coast of India. Ph.D. Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 116. 37. Sujatha Parthasarathy (1998) Studies on the reproductive aspects in a Brackish Water Crab, UCA (Celuca) triangularis bengali (Crane1975) of Pulicat Lake, Tamil Nadu. Ph.D., Thesis. Zoology Research Laboratory (A Unit of Invertebrate Reproduction & Pharmacological Endocrinology), Sir Thagaraya College, Chennai, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 142. 38. Sundaravarman, K. (2013) Studies on diversity and taxonomy of benthic macrofauna from Tamil Nadu, Southeast Coast of India. Ph.D., Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. 39. Thangavelu, R. (1983) Ecophysiology of the Edible Oyster, Crassostrea madrasensis (Preston) from the Pulicat Lake, South India. Ph.D., Thesis. Madras Christian College (Autonomous), Tambaram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 228. 40. Thiyagarajan, S. (2002) Factors influencing the successful culture of Penaeus monodon Fabricius at the coastal commercial aqua farms of Tamil Nadu, Southern India. Ph.D., Thesis. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 125. 41. Valarmathi, K. (2009) Studies on the freshwater prawns of the families Atyidae and Palaemonidae (Crustacea, Decapoda: Caridea) from Southern India. Ph.D. Thesis. University of Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. pp.146.

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42. Vanajakumar, K.D. (1981) Studies on actinomycetes associated with Molluscs from Porto Novo Coastal waters. Ph.D. Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 236. 43. Veerappan, N. (1989) Studies on some aspects of biology and ecology of fresh water gastropods of medical and veterinary importance from Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry and their cercarial fauna. Ph.D., Thesis. Zoological Survey of India, Southern Regional Station, Madras, Tamil Nadu.

AVIFAUNA 1.

Alagarrajan, S. (1996) The avifauna of the tropical evregreen forest of Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary, Tamil Nadu. Ph.D., Thesis. University of Bombay, Mumbai. 2. Manakadan, R. (1992) Ecology of waterbirds of Point Calimere Sanctuary with special reference to impact of salt works. Ph.D., Thesis. University of Bombay, Mumbai. 3. Manikannan, R. (2012) Diversity of water birds in the Point Calimere Wildlife sanctuary, Tamil Nadu, India. Ph.D. Thesis. Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. 4. Natarajan, V. (1990) The ecology of the Southern Crow-pheasant Centropus sinensis parroti Stresemann (Aves: Cuculidae) at Point Calimere, Tamil Nadu. Ph.D., Thesis. University of Bombay, Mumbai. 5. Ranjini, J. (2013) Avian species selection in urban habitats – A study in Coimbatore, India. Ph.D. Thesis. Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore. 6. Sampath, K. (1989) Studies on the ecology of shorebirds (Aves: Charadriiformes) of the Great Vedaranyam Swamp and the Pichavaram Mangroves of India. Ph.D., Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. 7. Sandillyan, S. (2010) Habitat quality and waterbird utilization pattern of Pichavaram Wetlands, Southern India. Ph.D., Thesis. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. 8. Sridharan, G. (2003) Water bird use and conservation issues of Vaduvoor Lake, Tamil Nadu, Southern India. Ph.D., Thesis. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 134. 9. Sumathi, T. (2008) Factors influencing the waterbird populations with special emphasis on the Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber roseus Pallas 1811) in the Eastern part of the Great Vedaranyam Swamp, Point Calimere Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary, Southern India. Ph.D. Thesis. A.V.C College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 219. 10. Thomas Nithyanandam, G. (2011) Studies on selected birds of agro-ecosystem in and around Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam District, Southern India. Ph.D., Thesis. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. 11. Vachanth, M.C. (2014) Studies on the ecology of waterbirds in the Kallaperambur Lake, Thanjavur District South India. Ph.D., Thesis. Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu.

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12. Vijayan, V.S. (1975) Ecological isolation of bulbuls (Family: Pycnonotidae, Class: Aves) with special reference to Pycnonotus cafer cafer (Linn.) and P. luteolus luteolus (Lesson) at Point Calimere, Tamil Nadu. Ph.D., Thesis. University of Bombay, Mumbai. 13. Xavier Eugien, L. (2014) Investigation on the production of fish oil from Lesser Sardines and Oil Sardines of Muttom, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. Ph.D., Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu.

ICHTHYOLOGY 1.

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Alaguraj, A. (2011) Polychorinated Biphenyl (PCB) residues in marine fishes available in Coimbatore market and their suitability for human consumption, Ph.D., Thesis. Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Ashiq Ur Rahaman, M. (2013) Mitochondrial phylogeny and morphometric characterization of Grey Mullets (Teleostel: Mugilidae) of Parangipettai waters and biology of Planiliza subviridis (Valenciennes, 1836). Ph.D., Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 191. Balachander, S. (2014) Studies on culture of Koi Carp Cyprinus carpio with special reference to stoking density, manuring, management practices, water. Ph.D., Thesis. AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. Bensam, P. (1984) Observations on a few developmental stages in some fishes of Porto Novo coast, India. Ph.D. Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 270. Bharadhirajan, P. (2015) Marine finfish resources and biology of flounder, Pseudorhombus triocellatus (Bloch And Schneider, 1801) from Parangipettai Coastal Waters, Southeast Coast of India. Ph.D., Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. Chamundeeswari, K. (2014) Studies on the distribution of asteroids and biology of Sea Star Astropecten indicus (Doderlein, 1888) from Mudasalodai, Southeast Coast of India. Ph.D., Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. Jayadev Babu, S. (1975) Studies on the parasites of some common food fishes from the Pulicat Lake. Ph.D., Thesis. Madras Christian College (Autonomous), Tambaram, Chennai, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 143. Michael Antony Prabhu Arachi, J. (2006) Reproductive and nutritional biology of the freshwater fish Aplocheilus lineatus Valenciennes. Ph.D., Thesis. Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. Mohanchander, P. (2014) Morphological characterization and biology of Saurida pseudotumbil (Dutt and Vidya Sagar, 1981) (Teleostei: Synodontidae) from Parangipettai waters, Southeast Coast of India. Ph.D., Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu.

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10. Murugan, S. (2008) Biodiversity, fishery resources, DNA barcoding and biology of Mugil cephalus (Linnaeus, 1758) in Vellar Estuary, Southeast coast of India. Ph.D. Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 262. 11. Muthazhagan, K. (2014) Production and characterization of enzymes obtained from Bacillus sp. A1 strain isolated from the gue of Etroplus suratensis (Bloch, 1790) Collected from Vellar Estuary, Tamil Nadu. Ph.D., Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. 12. Natarajan, C.R. (1997) Sublethal effects of selected pesticide on an Edible Fish Cyprinus carpio var communis. Ph.D., Thesis. Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. 13. Peninal, S. (2014) Studies on Eels (Order: Anguilliformes) from Parangipettai Coastal waters along Southeast Coast of India. Ph.D., Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. 14. Ponmozhi, S. (2005) Studies on the epidemiology of metazoan fish parasites and the biological significance of their community in fresh water fishes of Krishnagiri reservoir, Tamil Nadu, India. Ph.D., Thesis. Government Arts College (Men) (Autonomous), Nandanam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 177. 15. Rajagopal, B. (2010) Ecology and distribution of inland catfishes in wetlands of Tamil Nadu India. Ph.D., Thesis. Pondicherry University, Pondicherry. 16. Ramanadevi, V. (2013) Studies on genetic variation and population structure of Elops machnata along Tamil Nadu and Kerala Coasts using molecular markers. Ph.D., Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. 17. Senguttuvan, M. (2003) Studies on the biology and nutritive value of Channa punctatus and C. striatus (Pisces: Channaidae) in Ukkadam Lake, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. Ph.D., Thesis. Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. 18. Shanmugam, S. (1987) Studies on finfish and shellfish seed resources of the Vellar Estuary (Southeast coast of India). Ph.D. Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 176. 19. Sonaraj, R. (2000) Impact of pesticides on the physiology and biochemistry of a fresh water fish. Ph.D., Thesis. Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. 20. Sreeja, P.S. (2003) Haematology of Rabbit Fish, Siganus javus (L. 1766) and Milkfish Chanos chanos (Forsskal, 1775) from Vellar Estuary, Southeast Coast of India. Ph.D. Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 128. 21. Thangaraja, M. (1982) Studies on development, distribution and abundance of fish eggs and larvae in the Vellar Estuary, Porto Novo (South India). Ph.D. Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 265. 22. Velayutham, K. (1996) Analysis of fish and crustacean community structure in the shallow margins of Cauvery estuaries, South India. Ph.D. Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 216.

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Babu Rajendran, R. (1995) Baseline studies on DDTs and HCHs in the lower reaches of Cauvery and Coleroon rivers and fishes of Tamil Nadu Coast, India. Ph.D. Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 123. Bagyalakshmi, V. (1989) Heavymetal pollution and its effects on the micro and macro fauna of Adyar River (Madras, India). Ph.D., Thesis. Presidency College, Madras, Tamil Nadu. pp. 206. Baladhandapani, M. (2008) Techno-economic assessment of physio-chemical and anaerobic treatment of textile wastewater from the textile industrial clusters in Tiruppur. Ph.D., Thesis. Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. Dhanakumar, S. (2012) Heavy metal fractionation in river sediments of Cauvery delta region. Ph.D., Thesis. Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. pp. 155. Emmanual, J.T. (1994) Investigation of petroleum hydrocarbon levels in Ennore and Vellar Estuary (India) and evaluation of diesel toxicity to Anadara rhombea (Born). Ph.D. Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 106. Illanjiam, S. (2014) Enhanced decolorization, degradation and metabolites characterization of azo dye by bacterial and fungal isolates from textile effluents of river Noyyal, Tirupur, Tamil Nadu, India. Ph.D., Thesis. SRM University, Kattankulathur, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. pp. 267. Jayakumar, R. (2007) Heavy metal contamination in the fishes of inland wetlands of India. Ph.D., Thesis. Bharathiar University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. Jayakumar, S. (2013) Organochlorine pesticides, population and reproductive success of fish-eating birds in select Heronries in Tamil Nadu. Ph.D., Thesis. Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Jayanthi, P. (2012) Organochlorine pesticide residues in the marine fishes of Coimbatore market. Ph.D., Thesis. Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Jegannath Bose, M.T. (2004) Effect of endosulfan – An organochlorine insecticide on the Edible Freshwater Field Crab Spiralothelphusa hydrodroma (Herbst) of Irulenchery Village, Tiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu. Ph.D., Thesis. Sir Thagaraya College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu pp. 152. Joen Vijaya (1990) Organophosphorus insecticide pollution on the aquatic microflora of the River Cooum. Ph.D., Thesis. Loyala College (Autonomous), Chennai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 180. Karthikeyan, E. (1989) Organochlorine pesticide in the tropical estuary (the Vellar), mangrove (Pichavaram) and swamp (Kodiakkarai) in the east coast of India. Ph.D. Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 151. Karthikeyan, P. (2015) Distribution of diatoms, diatom indices, water quality index and environment impact assessment of Cauvery River in parts of Tamil Nadu India. Ph.D., Thesis. Periyar University, Tamil Nadu.

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14. Karunagaran, V.M. (1997) Organochlorine residues (HCHs, DDTs and PCBs) in different trophic level organisms from the Vellar River watershed, Southern India and the Bay of Bengal. Ph.D. Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 123. 15. Magesh, N.S. (2015) A study on the spatial variability of water quality and Landuse pattern in Thamirabarani Sub basin, South India. Ph.D., Thesis. Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. 16. Mahendran, S. (1999) Environmental pollution of river sediments from Southern Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Ph.D., Thesis. University of Madras, Guindy Campus, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 173. 17. Mazher Sultana (2002) Ecotoxicological studies of the fresh water double lake (Erettaieri), Kolathoor, Chennai, India and its socioeconomic relevance. Ph.D., Thesis. The New College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 158. 18. Prabhu Dass Batvari, B. (2008) Environmental assessment of Pulicat Lake, Southeast Coast of India: An integrated study based on Remote Sensing, biogeochemistry and socio-economic aspects. Ph.D., Thesis. University of Madras, Guindy Campus, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 183. 19. Rajendran, N. (1984) Organochlorine pesticide residues in Vellar Estuary. Ph.D. Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 273. 20. Ramkumar, T. (1996) Investigations on sedimentology and partitioning of trace metals in the sediments of a tropical estuary – the Vellar Estuary, Southeast coast of India. Ph.D. Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 86. 21. Subramanian, A.N. (1982) Some aspects of cycling of iron, manganese, copper, zinc and phosphorus in Pichavaram Mangrove. Ph.D. Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 252. 22. Subramanian, S. (2002) Geochemical studies on organic carbon, pore water and sequential extraction of Fe and Mn in core sediments of Pulicat Lake, East Coast of India. Ph.D., Thesis. University of Madras, Guindy Campus, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 104. 23. Suresh, V. (2001) A study on the effects of heavy metals toxicity on a Brackish Water Crab, UCA (Celuca) Lactea annulipes (Crane, 1975) of Pulicat Lake, Tamil Nadu. Ph.D., Thesis. Sir Theagaraya College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 142. 24. Umadevi, K.G. (2004) Assessment of the quality of air, water, sediment and biota with respect to arsenic in and around Uppanar Estuary, Cuddalore, Southeast coast of India. Ph.D. Thesis. Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 84.


Selvam, A. (2001) Eco-restoration of ash pond area of Neyveli Lignite Corporation Ltd., Tamil Nadu, India. Ph.D., Thesis. University of Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. pp. 77.

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Mahalakshmi, M. (2012) A study on the impact of Tsunami on the livelihood pattern of fishermen community in Nagapattinam District of Tamil Nadu. Ph.D., Thesis. Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu.

Reports

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Azeez, P.A., Bhupathy, S., Ranjini, J. and Dhanya, R. (2007) Pallikaranai Wetlands – A proposal for conservation. SACON, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.

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Azeez, P.A., Bhupathy, S., Ranjini, J., Dhanya, R. and Nikhilraj, P.P. (2007) Management plan for the eco-restoration of Pallikaranai Reserve Forest. SACON, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.

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Balasubramanian, P. and Senthil Kumar, K.J. (2006) Resource inventory of medicinal plants in Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary. SACON, Coimbatote, Tamil Nadu.

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Balasubramanian, P. and Santhosh Kumar, E. (2006) Rapid status survey of Manilkara hexandra (Roxb.) Dubard in Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary. SACON, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.

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Bhupathy, S. and Saravanan, S. (2002) Status survey of Sea Turtles along the Tamil Nadu Coast: GOI-UNDP Sea Turtle Project. SACON, Coimbatote, Tamil Nadu.

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Chandramohan, B.P. and Bharathi, D. (2008) Role of public governance in the conservation of urban wetland system: A Study of Pallikaranai Marsh.

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Edward, J.K.P, Patterson, J. and Dan Wilhemsson (2008) Conservation and management of coral reefs and seagrasses of the Gulf of Mannar and Palk Bay, Southeastern India: Significant contributions from SDMRI during 2000-2008. Suganthi Devadason Marine Research Institute (SDMRI), Special Research Publication No. 13, pp. 35.

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Gunasekaran, M. (2011) Problems and prospective in renovation of wetlands in Coimbatore. Stream - Environment Cell Division Newsletter of PWD, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.

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Gunasekaran, M. and Bharathidasan, S. Wetlands of Noyyal river basin. pp. 8.

10. Heritage of mangrove wetlands of the East Coast of India: Conservation and Sustainable Management. (2004) M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. 11. Karthick, B., Alakananda, B. and Ramachandra, T.V. (2009) Diatom based pollution monitoring in urban wetlands of Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Environmental Inrormation 125


System [ENVIS], Centre for Ecological Sciences, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. pp. 47. 12. Lalitha, V., Prasad, S.N., Sridharan, N. and Bubesh Guptha, M. (2006) Status of wetlands and wetlands birds in selected Districts of Tamil Nadu. SACON, Coimbatote, Tamil Nadu. 13. Mathew, S.K., Azeez, P.A., Singh, D.F. and Bhupathy, S. (1995) Ecological assessment of Periyakulum Wetland, Ukkadam, Coimbatore. Report submitted to SACON, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. pp. 20. 14. Muralidharan, S., Siva Subramanian, Jayakumar, S., Dhananjayan, V. and Navamani, P. (2014) Impact of agricultural pesticides on the population status and breeding success of select species of fish-eating birds in Tamil Nadu. SACON, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. 15. Orapim, C. (2012) Radiation levels from cell-phone towers and bird assemblages at select urban lakes of Coimbatore. A Project Report (IAESTE Internship), Sálim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History (SACON), Anaikatty, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. pp. 31. 16. Pragatheesh, A. and Pushp Jain (2013) Environmental degradation of the Coimbatore wetlands in the Noyyal River Basin. EIA Resource and Response Centre (ERC), Nilgiri, Tamil Nadu. 17. Pramod, P. (2011) Birds of Coimbatore Wetlands: Report of the survey conducted on 12th January 2011 18. Selvam, V., Karunagaran, V.M., Ravichandran, K.K., Mani, K.G. and Evanjalin Jessie Beula, G. (2004) Joint mangrove management in Tamil Nadu: Process, Experiences and Prospects. Part 4: Mangrove Management Units. M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation, Chennai, India. pp. 60. 19. Selvam, V., Ravichandran, K.K., Karunagaran, V.M., Mani, K.G., Evanjalin Jessie Beula, G. and Gnanappazham, L. (2010) Pichavaram Mangrove Wetlands: Situation Analysis, Chennai. pp. 39. 20. Singh, A.K., Abubakar Ansari, Dinesh Kumar and Sarkar Status, U.K. (2012) Biodiversity and distribution of Mangroves in India: An overview. National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources (ICAR), Canal Ring Road P.O. Dilkusha, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. pp. 9. 21. Subramanian, J., Vijay, M. and Bhupathy, S. (2004) Status on Olive Ridley Sea Turtle along the Chennai Coast, Southeastern India. SACON, Coimbatote, Tamil Nadu. 22. Sujatha Byravan, Sudhir Chella Rajan and Rajesh Rangarajan (2010) Sea Level Rise: Impact on major infrastructure, land and ecosystems along the Tamil Nadu Coast. A 126


report by Centre for Development Finance (CDF), IFMR and Humanities and Social Sciences, IIT Madras pp. 44 report by IFMR and IIT Madras. 23. The Mangrove Decade and Beyond (2002) M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation, Chennai, India. 24. Thivakaran, G.A. and Azeez, P.A. (1998) Study on the environmental impact of aquaculture industries along the Coast of Tamil Nadu. 25. Vijayan, L., Prasad, S.N., Sridharan, N. and Gupta, M.B. (2006) Status of wetlands and wetland birds in Tamil Nadu. Research Report. 26. Vijayan, V.S. and Muralidharan, S. (1997) Pesticide contamination in Nilgiri District with special reference to selected avifauna. Report submitted to the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India. 27. Vijayan, V.S., Balasubramanian, P. and Dalia Ghosh Dastidar (2006) Monitoring the ecology of the tropical dry evergreen forest in Point Calimere. SACON, Coimbatore.

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Proceedings

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Bhupathy, S., Prusty, B.A.K., Kumara, H.N., Jayraj, R.S.C., Goldin Quadros and Pramod, P. (2011) Status of Indian birds and their conservation. Proceedings of the First International Conference on Indian Ornithology. Sálim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History, Coimbatore, India. pp. 301.

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Goldin Quadros, Athalye, R.P., Pejaver, M.K., Patil, N.N., Borkar, M.U., Vaishali U. Somani and Kurve, P.N. (2002) Proceedings of the National Seminar on Creeks, Estuaries and Mangroves Pollution and Conservation. Zoology Department, V.P.M.’s B.N. Bandodkar College of Science, Jnanadweepa, Chendni, Bunder Road, Thane (W). pp. 341.

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Jayapal, R., Babu, S., Goldin Quadros, Arun, P.R., Pramod, P., Kumara, H.N. and Azeez, P.A. (2013) Ecosystem Services and Functions of Birds. Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Indian Ornithology. Sálim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History, Coimbatore. pp. 197.

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Kurve, P.N., Goldin Quadros and Somani, V.U. (2013) Proceedings of National Conference on Biodiversity: Status and Challenges in Conservation ‘FAVEO’ 2013. Department of Zoology and Environmental Science, VPM’s B.N. Bandodkar College of Sciences, Thane, pp. 262.

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Nagarajan, B., Kunhikannan, C., Sasidharan, K.R. and Krishnakumar, N. (2012) Proceedings of the National Seminar on Tropical Ecosystems: Structure, Function and Services. Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding, Coimbatore. pp. 446.

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Vasudevan, S., Ramkumar, T., Singarasubramanian, S.R., Kumar, R.S. and Ramesh, G. (2013) Lakes, Rivers and Coastal Wetlands – Recent Perspectives. New Academic Publishers, New Delhi. pp. 232.

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Venkataramani, B. and Sukumaran, N. (2002) Proceedings of DAE-BRNS National Symposium on Thermal Ecology. Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences, Mumbai, India and Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, India. pp. 471.

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Venkataramani, B., Sharma, L.L., Puranik, V.D., Durve, V.S., Apte, S.K., Gupta, H.C.L., Gour, H.N., Verma, P.C., Sharma, S.K. and Sharma, B.K. (2007) Proceedings of DAEBRNS National Symposium on Limnology (NSL-07). Department of Aquaculture College of Fisheries, MPUAT Guru Govind Singh Marg, Udaipur – 313 001, Rajasthan. pp. 488.

3.6

Books

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Balachandran, S., Thirunavukarasu, V. and Sathiyaselvam, P. (2010) Annotated Bibliography of Point Calimere. BNHS Bird Migration Study Centre & Tamil Nadu Forest Department.

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Baskara Sanjeevi, S., Rajendran, N., Ajmal Khan, S. and Balasubramanian, T. (2006) Bibliography on Indian Estuaries (1981-2005). ENVIS Publication Series 1: 289.

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Baskara Sanjeevi, S., Ajmal Khan, S. and Balasubramanian, T. (2008) Bibliography on Indian Coastal Lagoons (1907-2008). Centre of Advanced Study in Marine Biology, Annamalai University. ENVIS Publication Series 2: 105.

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Bhatt, J.R., Edward, J.K.P., Macintosh, D.J. and Nilaratna, B.P. (2012) Coral reefs in India - Status, Threats and Conservation Measures. IUCN India; Mangroves for the Future (MFF) India. pp. 305.

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Goldin Quadros, Hemambika, B., Julffia Begam, A. and Azeez, P.A. (2014) Lakes of Coimbatore City. ENVIS Publication pp. 43.

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Karthikeyan, E., Saravanan, R., Ajmal Khan, S. and Balasubramanian, T. (2011) Bibliography on Indian Estuaries (2006-2010). ENVIS, CAS in Marine Biology, Faculty of Marine Sciences, Annamali University. ENVIS Publication Series 2: 127.

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Kumar, A., Sati, J.P., Tak, P.C. and Alfred, J.R.B. (2005) Handbook on Indian Wetland birds and their conservation. Zoological Survey of India. i-xxvi; 1-468.

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Kumaraguru, A.K., Edwin Joseph, V., Rajee, M. and Balasubramanian, T. (2008) Palk Bay - Information and Bibliography. CAS in Marine Biology, Annamalai University, Parangipettai and Centre for Marine and Coastal Studies, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai. pp. 227.

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Kumudranjan Naskar (2004) Manual of Indian Mangroves. Daya Publishing House, Delhi.

10. Mangroves for the Future (MFF), India (2010) Mangroves: Soldiers of our Coasts. New Delhi: TERI. pp. 32. 11. Panneerselvam (2008) Mangroves: The Tidal Forest. Published by Vigyan Prasar, New Delhi. 12. Rajendran, N., Ajmal Khan, S. and Balasubramanian, T. (2006) Bibliography on Indian Mangroves (1980-2005). ENVIS Publication Series 2: 172. 13. Sanjeeva Raj, P.J. (2006) Macro fauna of Pulicat Lake. National Biodiversity Authority, Chennai, India. pp. 67. 14. Selvam, V., Gnanappazham, L., Navamuniyammal, M., Ravichandran, K.K. and Karunagaran, V.M. (2004) Atlas of Mangrove Wetlands of India Part 1-Tamil Nadu. M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation, Chennai, India. 15. Selvam, V., Ravichandran, K.K., Karunagaran, V.M., Mani, K.G., Evanjalin Jessie Beula, G. and Gnanappazham, L. (2010) Pichavaram Mangrove Wetlands: Situation Analysis, Chennai. 16. Sundararaju, R., Thirunavukarasu, V. and Balachandran, S. (2010) Status of Waterbirds in Tamil Nadu Wetlands. Tamil Nadu Forest Department. 17. Venkataraman, K. (2006) Coral Reefs in India. National Biodiversity Authority Bulletin No. 4, Chennai, India. pp. 70. 18. Vijayan, V.S., Prasad, S.N., Lalitha, V. and Muralidharan, S. (2004) Inland wetlands of India: Conservation Priorities. SACON. pp. 532.

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Research Articles GEOLOGY

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Gandhi, M.S., Solai, A., Chandrasekaran, K. and Rammohan, V. (2008) Sediment Characteristics and Heavy Mineral Distribution in Thamirabarani Estuary and Off Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu-SEM Studies. e-Journal Earth Science India 1 (3): 102-118. ABSTRACT The study area Thamirabarani located between latitudes 8° 25' and 9° 13' N, and longitudes 77° 10' to 78° 10' E along the south-east coast of India. All samples were collected between Pre-monsoon July, 2003 and Post-monsoon February, 2004. The heavy mineral assemblage of the study region is governed by the distribution of different type of minerals. However, the assemblage is restricted to the dominance of few selective minerals like garnet (colourless), garnet (pink), zircon, rutile, chlorite, etc. From the SEM studies, it is observed that the grains are sub-angular with various surface solution features, rounded crescent like pits, straight net like sutures; v-shaped pits are noticed in pre and post-monsoon samples. The coarser nature of the grains may be due to the influence of river activities. The weathered surface futures also noticed in few samples. The sediment texture, mineral and SEM studies, clearly indicate that in pre-monsoon the erosional activities are predominant than the post-monsoon. In both the periods, sediments transport was from river and estuary towards the beach and marine. In premonsoon, the deposited sediment were transported and shifted due to longshore current action. But, in the post-monsoon period the sediments deposited due to the multi-source like riverine and marine influence is observed. Keywords: Thamirabarani Estuary, Sediment, Riverine, SEM studies

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Hussain, S.M. and Ramachandran, A. (2011) Sediment geochemistry and depositional environment of shallow cores from off Kodiakarai, Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu, Southeast coast of India. Global Journal of Applied Environmental Sciences 1 (2): 161178. ABSTRACT A total of 3 core samples were collected from a water depth of 7 to 10 m, from off Kodiakarai, through a cruise programme of NIOT Chennai and the core length retrieved varied from 1to 1.30 m. All the cores were sub sampled at 5 cm interval and a total off 66 were obtained. These samples were analysed for various physicochemical parameters (organic carbon, calcium carbonate and sand-silt-clay percentages) and trace elements (Cu, Fe, Mn, Cd and Co), in order to know the environmental status of the study area. 130


The results signify that the high concentration of Fe and Cd is attributed to the on-going off-shore oil well exploration, shipping transportation near and adjacent Nagapattinam area and other related industrial effluents. Keywords: Physico-chemical parameters, Trace element, core samples, off Kodiakarai, southeast coast of India

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Jyoti, S., Anjum, F. and Hussain, S.M. (2013) Climate induced Late-Holocene ecological changes in Pichavaram estuary, India. Marine Ecology 34 (4): 474-483. ABSTRACT Variation in sedimentology as well as freshwater and marine palynomorphs has been studied in ecological perspective in two 2.5- and 5-m deep sediment cores deposited since 3440 and 3630 cal BP, respectively in the central part of Pichavaram mangrove wetland, Cauvery River delta. The palynological and sedimentological results of the sediments reveal a monsoonal circulation and a climatic shift from warm and humid with strengthened monsoon (3630–3190 cal BP) to dry and arid (~2750–760 cal BP). Since the last millennium (~760 cal BP), Pichavaram estuary has been influenced by a similar cyclicity but with a less wet and humid climate due to weakened monsoon conditions. These ecological changes in turn affect the relative sea level rise and fall which is reflected by the variability/extinction of freshwater and marine palynomorphs. The estuary remained an active water channel between ~3630 and 2750 cal BP, responding to the strengthened monsoon, during which the freshwater algal remains with thecamoebians and marine dinoflagellate cysts and foraminiferal linings both dominated with a ratio of 1.5 for marine/freshwater forms. After this period, since ~2750 cal BP there has been a dominance of marine forms with a ratio of 4.5 for marine/freshwater forms, indicating fluvio-marine sediment deposition and suggesting the recent landward intrusion of seawater during weakened monsoon conditions. Freshwater thecamoebians are vulnerable to the salinity >3 in the aqueous soil solution of estuarine sediment, and therefore serve as an excellent proxy for monitoring salinity gradient along with shortterm high resolution palaeoectsunamiological fluctuations induced by climate and relative sea-level changes in an estuarine ecosystem. Keywords: Climate, Late Holocene, Pichavaram, Salinity, Thecamoebians

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Madhavaraju, J., Lee, Y.I., Armstrong-Altrin, J.S. and Hussain, S.M. (2006) Microtextures on detrital quartz grains of upper Maastrichtian-Danian rocks of the

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Cauvery Basin, Southeastern India: Implications forprovenance and depositional environments. Geosciences Journal 10 (1): 23-34. ABSTRACT Quartz grains from the Kallamedu (late Maastrichtian) and lower Niniyur (Danian) Formations, Cauvery Basin, Southeast India were examined under a scanning electron microscope, and twenty three distinct microtextures were observed. These microtextures have been grouped into three modes of origin, viz. mechanical (thirteen features), mechanical and/or chemical (five features) and chemical (five features) origins. Quartz grains from the Kallamedu and lower Niniyur Formations show conchoidal fractures, straight steps and arcuate steps which are the characteristic microtextures of quartz grains derived from crystalline source rocks. Quartz grains from the upper Kallamedu and lower Niniyur Formations show angular to subangular outline, whereas those from the lower Kallamedu Formation show subangular to rounded outline. The dominance of angular to subangular grains and the presence of straight and arcuate steps suggest that these clastic sediments were undergone short transportation and rapid deposition. The presence of rounded grains in the lower part of the Kallamedu Formation suggests that significant amounts of quartz grains are of recycled origin. Vs, straight scratches and curved scratches, the characteristic features of marine environment, are common on the quartz grains from the lower Niniyur Formation, which is consistent with the previous interpretation. However, quartz grains from the lower Kallamedu Formation exhibit very low frequency of these features, whereas they are moderately present in the upper Kallamedu Formation, suggestive of a change in depositional conditions with time. The lower Kallamedu Formation exhibits planar and trough cross-beddings, which suggests the fluvial depositional environment. The unfossiliferous upper Kallamedu Formation contains appreciable amount of illite and mixed-layer (illite/smectite) clay minerals, which suggests that the saline conditions prevailed during its deposition. Microtextures on the quartz grains coupled with dominant clay mineral types suggest the deltaic depositional environments for the upper Kallamedu Formation. Keywords: Microtextures, late enviroments, Cauvery Basin, India

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Madhavaraju, J., Sial, A.N., Hussain, S.M., Nagarajan, R. and Ramasamy, S. (2015) Petrography and stable isotopic variations in Dalmiapuram formation of Cauvery Basin, South India: implication on OAE1d. Chinese Journal of Geochemistry 34 (3): 447458.

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ABSTRACT Petrography, carbon and oxygen isotopic study was carried out to interpret isotopic variations on the predominant carbonate sequence of the Dalmiapuram Formation of the Cauvery Basin, South India. The common petrographic types identified in the Dalmiapuram Formation range from wackestone to boundstone. The gray shale and limestone members show large variations in δ13C and δ18O values (Gray shale member: +1.44 to +2.40 ‰ VPDB, −3.05 to −5.92 ‰ VPDB, respectively; Limestone member: −6.07 to +2.93 ‰ VPDB; −7.08 to −0.39 ‰ VPDB; respectively). In the present study, the carbon and oxygen values are not correlated, which supports the fact that these limestones retain their primary isotopic signatures. In carbon isotope curve, one negative shift is identified in the gray shale member and a positive isotopic excursion is detected in the coral algal limestone (CAL). The observed positive isotopic excursion in the lower part of the CAL correlates with OAE1d and suggests the global nature of the late Albian OAE1d in the Cauvery Basin. Keywords: Carbon and oxygen isotopes, Oceanic anoxic event, Dalmiapuram Formation, Cauvery Basin, South India

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Magesh, N.S., Chandrasekar, N. and Elango, L. (2016) Occurrence and distribution of fluoride in the groundwater of the Thamirabarani River basin, South India: A geostatistical modeling approach. Environmental Earth Sciences 75: 1489. ABSTRACT Fluoride in drinking water has both beneficial and detrimental effects on public health, and a narrow range between .6 and 1.5 mg/L is optimal for consumption. However, natural groundwater sources exceed these guidelines affecting the entire population. This study aims to assess the distribution and controlling factors of fluoride concentration in the Thamirabarani River basin, South India. A total of 124 groundwater samples were analyzed for their fluoride content and other hydrogeochemical parameters. The fluoride concentration in the study area varied from .01 to 1.67 mg/L, and the highest concentrations were measured in the northern and central parts of the study area, which is underlain by charnockites and hornblende biotite gneiss. The sampling indicated (as per the Bureau of Indian Standards) that 53.9% of the area has fluoride concentrations below levels that are protective of teeth from dental caries ( Ca > Na > K > Fe > P > Mg and the trace elements exhibit the following order for the core samples as Mn > Zn >Cu > Pb > Ni > Cr > Co. The studies indicate lithogenic origin for most of the elements. Major and trace elements of the core sediments were estimated and normalized. Keywords: Core sediments, Geochemistry, Heavy metals, Anthropogenic, Point Calimere, India

12. Venkatramanan, S., Chung, S.Y., Ramkumar, T., Gnanachandrasamy, G. and Kim, T.H. (2015) Evaluation of geochemical behavior and heavy metal distribution of sediments: The case study of the Tirumalairajanar river estuary, southeast coast of India. International Journal of Sediment Research 30: 28-38.

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ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to assess the chemical partitioning of selected heavy metals (Fe, Mn, Cu, Zn, Pb, Cr, Co and Ni) in 10 surface sediments at Tirumalairajanar River Estuary in the southeastern coast of India. A five-step sequential extraction technique was used to assess the environmental status of heavy metals. Most of metals were considered to be immobile due to the high availability in the residual fraction of heavy metals. The sediments of Tirumalairajanar River estuary had not been polluted by heavy metals, and they didn’t pose any high ecological risk. The seasonal variations of heavy metals were slightly higher in summer than in monsoon season. Factor analysis was also carried out to understand the associations of metals in different fractions with sand, silt, clay, organic matter, pH, salinity and other metals. The relationship between the Q-mode and R-mode cluster analyses was useful for identifying the pollution levels in both seasons. It was proved that the enrichment of heavy metals was related with geogenic and anthropogenic sources. The information on total metal concentrations in sediments was not sufficient for assessing the metal behavior in the environment, but the sequential extraction technique was more effective in estimating the environmental impact of contaminated sediments. Keywords: Five-step sequential extraction, Factor analyses, Q-mode and R-mode cluster analyses, Heavy metals, Tiurmalairajan estuary

13. Vijayaraj Rajmanickam, Hema, A., Christopher Eastoe and Anjum, F. (2016) EarlyHolocene to present palaeoenvironmental shifts and short climate events from the tropical wetland and lake sediments, Kukkal Lake, Southern India: Geochemistry and Palynology. The Holocene 1-14. ABSTRACT The Kukkal basin, Tamil Nadu, India, receives most of its rain from the southwest monsoon (SWM). A sediment core from Kukkal Lake preserves a continuous sediment record from the early-Holocene to present (9000 yr BP to present). The present lake is situated at an elevation of ~1887 m a.s.l., in a small basin that appears to have alternated between a and wetland depositional environment. Climate proxies, including sediment texture, total organic carbon (TOC), total nitrogen (TN), C/N, pollen and geochemical composition indicate a steady progression to wetter conditions, with two stepwise changes at about 8000, and between 3200 and 1800 yr BP. The change at 8000 yr BP appears to correspond to a brief (100–150 years) dry spell recorded elsewhere in India. The change at 3200–1800 yr BP consisted in a rapid intensification of the SWM, and may correlate with the initiation of the ‘Roman Warm Period’. There is no clear evidence of changes at the times of the ‘Medieval Warm Period’ (‘MWP’) and the ‘Little Ice Age’ (‘LIA’). The C/N ratio of the sediments ranges from 14.02 to 8.31, indicating that the 138


organic matter originated from a mixture of lacustrine algae, vascular and terrestrial plants. Chemical weathering indices (Chemical Index of Alteration (CIA), Chemical Index of Weathering (CIW), and Plagioclase Index of Alteration (PIA) are consistent with extreme silicate weathering. Pollen data show a development from savanna vegetation prior to about 8000 yr BP, followed by grassland with palms, the appearance of ferns just prior to 3200 yr BP and the establishment of the tropical humid forest between 3200 and about 1800 yr BP. Keywords: Chemical indices of weathering, Climate change, Ferns, Holocene, India, Radiocarbon dating, Southwest monsoon, Tamil Nadu, Tropical Lake, Tropical wetland

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Abbas, H., Hema, A. and Sekhar, B. (2006) Radiocarbon dates and Holocene sea-level change along the Cuddalore and Odinur Coast, Tamil Nadu. Current Science 91 (3): 362367. ABSTRACT Five sediment cores from the tidal flats and estuaries between Cuddalore and Odinur, Tamil Nadu at ~50–70 cm water depth were collected to study the down core variations in organic matter, calcium carbonate content and sediment texture. Quartz, feldspar and moderately rounded to well-round, garnet-rich sand were present in all cores except core IV collected from Marakkanam. Cuddalore (cores I–III) sediments were coarse-grained and those from Odinur (core V) varied from sand to silty sand to clay. Smectite, kaolinite, illite and vermiculite occurred as clay minerals. High content of organic matter was observed in cores from Marakkanam and Odinur. Radiocarbon dates on shell, organic carbon at the base and at intervals of the cores from Marakkanam (core IV) and Odinur (core V) are 8200 ± 230, 9170 ± 290, 5540 ± 430, 2700 ± 140 yrs BP respectively. The sea-level curve presented for the Marakkanam site indicates a gradual and slow sea-level rise since 9000 to 1800 yrs BP. Data on sediment texture, mineralogy, organic matter content supplemented by radiocarbon dates indicate that the deposition of these sediments has taken place in phases since the early Holocene. Reworking of the inner shelf sediments as a result of the dropping sea-level provided the ultimate sediment source for the progradation of the present coastline. Keywords: Core sediments, organic matter, radiocarbon dates, sediment texture, tidal zones

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Anitha Mary, I., Ramkumar, T. and Venkatramanan, S. (2012) Application of statistical analysis for the hydrogeochemistry of saline groundwater in Kodiakarai, Tamil Nadu, India. Journal of Coastal Research 28 (1A): 89-98. ABSTRACT The hydrogeochemical characteristics of shallow groundwater in the coastal areas of Kodiakarai have been investigated using geochemical analysis and statistical techniques. The geochemical data (electric conductivity, pH, total dissolved solids, Ca, Mg, Na, K, NO3, SO4, Cl, and HCO3) of the water sample indicates that this water not suitable for drinking. The spatial distribution pattern indicates the total dissolved solids and electric conductivity were highly concentrated on the northeastern side, and that of sodium and chloride on the southwestern and northeastern side. The statistical treatment of the data (cluster, factor analysis) indicates three types of groundwater in the study area and that seawater incursion is the dominant process that influences the quality of the groundwater in the coastal region. Keywords: Spatial distribution, Correlation matrix, Cluster analysis, Factor analysis (PCA), Seawater intrusion, Kodiakarai

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Ayyamperumal, T., Jonathan, M.P., Srinivasalu, S., Armstrong-Altrin, J.S. and Rammohan, V. (2006) Assessment of acid leachable trace metals in sediment cores from River Uppanar, Cuddalore, Southeast coast of India. Environmental Pollution 143 (1): 34-45. ABSTRACT An acid leachable technique is employed in core samples (C1, C2 and C3) to develop a baseline data on the sediment quality for trace metals of River Uppanar, Cuddalore, southeast coast of India. Acid leachable metals (Fe, Mn, Cr, Cu, Ni, Co, Pb, Zn and Cd) indicate peak values at the sulphidic phase and enrichment of metals in the surface layers are due to the anthropogenic activities. Association of trace metals with Fe, Mn indicates their adsorption onto Fe–Mn oxyhydroxides and their correlation with S indicate that they are precipitated as metal sulphides. Factor analysis identified three possible types of geochemical associations and the supremacy of trace metals along with Fe, Mn, S and mud supports their geochemical associations. Factor analysis also signifies that anthropogenic activities have affected both the estuarine and fresh water regions of River Uppanar. Keywords: Trace metals, Acid leachable, Diagenesis, Core sediments, River Uppanar, Southeast coast of India

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Devi, K., Vijaya Lakshmi, C.S., Raicy, M.C., Srinivasan, P., Murthy, S.G.N., Hussain, S.M., Ilya, B. and Nair, R. (2013) Integrated approach of assessing sedimentary characteristics of onshore sand deposits on the Velankanni coast, Tamil Nadu, India: sheds light on extreme wave event signatures. Journal of Coastal Conservation 17 (1): 167-178. ABSTRACT The refraction of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami waves caused drastic devastation along East coast of India, mainly in the area of investigation. Here, we appraise and integrate the sedimentary characteristics and microfossil studies of the area. The gigantic tsunami waves caused the landward fining of sediments that were carried as suspended load. Tsunami sediments have distinctive characteristics, like fine-to-medium grained sand, moderately to poorly sorted sediments which indicating sudden winnowing followed by tranquil flood. Positively skewed grain size distribution indicating unidirectional transport, and mesokurtic to platykurtic character implying poorly sorted single source origin. The species of benthonic foraminifers and ostracods reside in marine environment indicating shallow water origin of sediments. The onshore deposits are vertically divided into three depositional units interpreted from Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) signatures—Unit 1 is a relatively continuous parallel layer indicative of calm environment; Unit 2 has paleochannels and burial scarps, seen as oblique reflections that might be indicative of an intense erosional environment; Unit 3 is interpreted as 2004 tsunami layer, has three subunits. Each main units have been separated by Heavy Mineral Concentrated (HMC) layers, deposited by continuous wave action (~ 20 cm) and by the tsunami (> 30 cm) activity, evidenced by low magnetic susceptibility values at the bottom compared to the top of the HMC layers. GPR has been effectively utilized in this paper as subsurface imaging tool for the interpretation and reconstruction of stratigraphy, and also helped to unearth the erosional and depositional environments. Keywords: Velankanni, Tsunami, Sedimentology, Microfossil, Ground penetrating radar, Paleochannel

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Farooqui, A., Hussain, S.M., Srivastava, J.P. and Arikesan, S. (2010) Pichavaram Estuary and adjoining wetland, Tamil Nadu, India: Pollen and Non-Pollen remains in the sediment – A modern palynofacies analysis. International Journal of Soil Science (Ukrainian Academy of Sciences) 11 (1-2): 28-40. ABSTRACT Variation in the preservation of biotic forms in the modern estuarine sediments between the Vellar and Coleroon river (Tamil Nadu), particularly, Pichavaram mangrove area has

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been studied in ecological perspective. Surface sediment (13 stations) and sub-surface core samples (8 stations) up to a depth of 65 cm were selected for the study. Organic matter are preserved in relatively silty to clayey sand sediments which constitute plant debris, pollen/spores, fresh water algal matter, fungal remains, dinoflagellate cysts, thecamoebians, foraminifera, tintinids and radiolarian lorica remains. The percentages of these vary during pre and post-monsoon periods and also in sub-surface shallow sediment cores indicating three distinct ecological zones. Palynological and thecamoebian evidences in surface sediments between Vellar and Coleroon coastal wetland reveal water runoff parallel to the shoreline. Increase in water salinity (~32 to 40 ppt) and 5–10 ppt in the aqueous soil solution particularly in the eastern seaward part of Pichavaram estuary as compared to the western and southern part was recorded. The sub-surface sediment up to 65 cm depth show an abundance of thecamoebians and other terrestrial palynomorphs indicating low salinity and more fresh water run off in the past. Increased salinity in the back waters and surface sediment is alarming which is likely to affect the true mangroves (Rhizophoraceae) giving way to salt-tolerant mono-specific plants like Avicennia and Suaeda. Keywords: Biotic forms, sediment deposition, India, Mangroves, Pichavaram, Tamil Nadu

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Hussain, S.M., Elakkiya, P., Elumalai, K., Jonathan, M.P. and Nagarajan, R. (2013) Evidences for extreme wave events in Velankanni Coast, Southeast coast of India. Boletín de la Sociedad Geológica Mexicana 65 (1): 201-205. ABSTRACT The present study focuses on sediment grain size, microfossil content and heavy minerals present in the sediments collected from a trench in the southeast coast of India in order to identify the frequent extreme wave events (e.g. storm surge, cyclone, tsunami, etc.). Two different depositional events were identified at different depths with distinct sedimentological, mineralogical and microfossil characteristics. These geological features further improve the understanding of depositional sequences in this region. Keywords: Ostracoda, Foraminifera, Trench sample, Velankanni, Southeast coast of India

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Janaki-Raman, D., Jonathan, M.P., Srinivasalu, S., Armstrong-Altrin, J.S., Mohan, S.P. and Rammohan, V. (2007) Trace metal enrichments in core sediments in Muthupet

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mangroves, SE coast of India: Application of acid leachable technique. Environmental Pollution 145: 245-257. ABSTRACT Core sediments from Mullipallam Creek of Muthupet mangroves on the southeast coast of India were analyzed for texture, CaCO3, organic carbon, sulfur and acid leachable trace metals (Fe, Mn, Cr, Cu, Ni, Co, Pb, Zn and Cd). Textural analysis reveals a predominance of mud while CaCO3 indicates dissolution in the upper half of the core, and reprecipitation of carbonates in reduction zones. Trace metals are diagenetically modified and anthropogenic processes control Pb and, to some extent, Ni, Zn and Fe. A distinct event is identified at 90 cm suggesting a change in deposition. Strong relationship of trace metals with Fe indicates that they are associated with Fe-oxyhydroxides. The role of carbonates in absorbing trace metals is evident from their positive relationship with trace metals. Comparison of acid leachable trace metals indicates increase in concentrations in the study area and the sediments act as a sink for trace metals contributed from multiple sources. Keywords: Mangroves, Trace metals, Acid leachable, Diagenesis, Core sediments, Mullipallam Creek, Southeast coast of India

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Jyoti, S., Anjum, F. and Hussain, S.M. (2012) Sedimentology and salinity status in Pichavaram mangrove wetland, south east coast of India. International Journal of Geology, Earth and Environmental Sciences 2 (1): 7-15. ABSTRACT Salinity in coastal wetland plays a vital role in the distribution of mangrove species, their productivity and growth. It is normally controlled by climate, hydrology, rainfall, topography and tidal flooding. Textural analysis of two sedimentary soil cores (2-5m deep) from Pichavaram mangrove wetland, Cauvery River delta shows the overall predominance of fine clay with intermittent phases of sand. The results show high salinity in the aqueous soil solution of clayey sediment (average 4.0 and maximum 10.2) facilitating the accumulation of salts in the root zone or at the soil surface when the capillary water evaporates. However, the intermittent sandy zones, within a core have larger pore size which shows lower salinity (average 1.6 and maximum 2.2) perhaps due to percolation of salts through capillary action. The ultimate source of salinity in the mangrove habitat is the seawater ingression which is higher during summer than during monsoon. Restriction of inland water input to estuaries by damming water for agriculture and various other purposes coupled with weak monsoonal pattern allows excess water evaporation from exposed wetlands. This results into salt accretion and increase in

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salinity. Thus low energy rivers/ streams flowing in gentle relief deposits fine silty/ clayey sediments in the wetlands that act as reservoirs of high salt accumulation which is vulnerable for a mangrove forest. The paper deals with the past sediment depositional environment induced by climatic and relative sea level changes. Keywords: Salinity, Mangroves, Core Sediments, Salt Accumulation, Pichavaram

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Mohan, P.M. (1995) Distribution of heavy minerals in Parangipettai (Porto Novo) beach, Tamil Nadu. Journal Geological Society of India 46: 401-408. ABSTRACT Studies on the sediments of Parangipettai (Porto Novo) beach and its surrounding environments (Vellar river, estuary and nearshore environment) reveal that all the environments show texturally different characters but similarity in heavy mineral assemblages with varying percentage of occurrence. The river sediments are coarser (1.48 φ) and moderately sorted than estuarine sediments which are finer (4.22φ) and poorly sorted. The beach sediment; fall in the size range 2.25φ to 2.61φ in the southern region and 2.56φ to 2.71φ in the northern region, and are well to moderately sorted. In nearshore, sediments of the northern region are finer (3.50φ) and poorly sorted than those of the southern region, which are coarser (2.98φ) and moderately sorted. Sediments of river, bermcrest and backshore of southern beach and bermcrest of northern beach represent near symmetrical skewness and the other remaining beach environments have coarse skewness. Nearshore and estuarine sediments register fine and strongly fine skewed nature. In all the environments, the sediments are leptokurtic except those at low water mark of southern region where they are platykurtic. These variations are due to the physico-chemical conditions, impact of tidal action and longshore movements on the different environments. Conspicuous changes are noticed in the individual heavy mineral concentrations. Based on the mineral assemblage in the riverine environment, it is inferred that the main sources for these minerals are the rock types present in the catchment area of the river. The enrichment of some heavy minerals in the beach and nearshore environments suggest that the increment may be due to the addition of these minerals from some other sources like paleo sediments and the present day offshore sediments. Keywords: Sedimentology, Parangipettai Beach, Tamil Nadu

10. Mohan, P.M. (2000) Sediment transport mechanism in the Vellar Estuary, East coast of India. Indian Journal of Geo-Marine Sciences 29 (1): 27-31.

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ABSTRACT Textural data of 60 samples of bottom sediments, from 20 transects (approximately 0.5 km apart) collected from the Vellar Estuary, indicate that sand is predominant at the head of the estuary with silt and clay as subordinate constituents. The proportion of sand decreases towards the confluence. The silt content is comparatively lower than the clay content in the downstream direction. However, the central part of the estuary shows a decreasing trend of sand and an increasing trend of clay content. The log-probability plots suggest that all the three segments (i.e. the northern, central and southern sides), of the estuary show an average of one traction population, three saltation and four suspension populations. The variations in textural characters suggest that tidal activity has significantly affected the sediment population and the minor disturbances of other transporting agencies might have affected the depositional process which are marked in the deposited sediments. Keywords: Vellar Estuary, Sediment, Population, Transport

11. Mohan, P.M., Shephard, K., Angusamy, N., Gandhi, M.S. and Rajamanickam, G.V. (2000) Evolution of quaternary sediments along the coast between Vedaranyam and Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu. Journal of the Geological Society of India 56 (3): 271-283. ABSTRACT Quaternary landforms between Vedaranyam and Rameswaram on the east coast of India show a wide range from inland sand dune, flood plain, estuary, delta, cusp, beach, coastal dune, barrier ridge, mud flat, tidal creek to mangrove. The study area has been classified into inland, beach and offshore regions to evaluate the variation in the distribution of grain size and the depositional environments. 147 sediment samples were collected using hand augur along the beach (53) and inland (37) environments, and by Van Veen grab in the offshore area (57). Grain size analysis indicates that the area may have extended approximately 25 km towards inland from the present-day low water mark. In those days, the coast must have developed by almost similar processes as acting at present in the nearshore environment, and the sea level oscillation may have been significant in the past. Further, based on the present day rate of sedimentation, it is suggested that the study area may have developed within the last 1,50,000 years B.P. Keywords: Quaternary Sedimentation, Coastal Geomorphology, Palk Strait, Tamil Nadu

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12. Mujabar Sheik and Chandrasekar, N. (2011) A shoreline change analysis along the coast between Kanyakumari and Tuticorin, India, using digital shoreline analysis system. Geospatial Information Science 14 (4): 282-293. ABSTRACT The shoreline is one of the rapidly changing landforms in coastal areas. They are the key element in coastal GIS and provide the most information on coastal land form dynamics. Therefore, accurate detection and frequent monitoring of shorelines is very essential to understand the coastal processes and dynamics of various coastal features. The present study is to investigate the shoreline changes along the coast between Kanyakumari and Tuticorin of south India (where hydrodynamic and morphologic changes occur continuously after the December 2004 tsunami) by using Digital Shoreline Analysis System (DSAS), an extension of ArcGIS. Multidate IRS and Landsat Satellite data (1999, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, and 2009) are used to extract the shorelines. The data is processed by using the ERDAS IMAGINE 9.1 software and analyzed by ArcGIS 9.2 workstation. The rates of shoreline changes are estimated by three statistical methods, namely, End Point Rate (EPR), Linear Regression Rate (LRR), and Least Me- dian of Squares (LMS) by using DSAS. The study reveals that most of the study area has undergoing erosion. Both natural and anthropogenic processes along the coast modify the shoreline configuration and control the erosion and accretion of the coastal zones. The coastal zones along the estuary have experienced accretion due to the littoral processes. The zones with headlands have more eroded than other zones along the study area. The study also shows that the coastal zones where sand is mined have relatively more rate of erosion than that of the other zones. Improper and unsustainable sand mining may also lead to severe erosion problem along this area. The shoreline change rates are altered by various geological processes along the coast. Thus, the present study implies that proper beach filling and nourishment projects should be made in the study area to save from hazards. It also indicates the advantage and suitability of DSAS to assess the shoreline changes compared with the traditional manual shoreline change analysis and promising its applications for coastal zone management in other regions. Keywords: Coastal zone management, Erosion, Accretion, Hazards, Beach nourishment

13. Nair, R.R., Murari, M.K., Vijaya Lakshmi, C.S., Buynevich, I., Goble, R.J., Srinivasan, P., Murthy, S.G.N., Trivedi, D., Kandapal, S.C., Hussain, S.M., Sengupta, D. and Singhvi, A.K. (2011) Subsurface signatures and timing of extreme wave events along the southeast Indian Coast. Journal of Earth System Science 120 (5): 873-883.

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ABSTRACT Written history’s limitation becomes apparent when attempting to document the predecessors of extreme coastal events in the Indian Ocean, from 550–700 years in Thailand and 1000 years in Indonesia. Detailed ground-penetrating radar (GPR) surveys in Mahabalipuram, southeast India, complemented with sedimentological analyses, magnetic susceptibility measurements, and optical dating provide strong evidence of extreme wave events during the past 3700 years. The diagnostic event signatures include the extent and elevation of the deposits, as well as morphologic similarity of buried erosional scarps to those reported in northern Sumatra region. Optical ages immediately overlying the imaged discontinuities that coincides with high concentration of heavy minerals date the erosional events to 340 ± 35, 350 ± 20, 490 ± 30, 880 ± 40, 1080 ± 60, 1175 ± 188, 2193 ± 266, 2235 ± 881, 2489 ± 293, 2450 ± 130, 2585 ± 609, 3710 ± 200 years ago. These evidences are crucial in reconstructing paleo extreme wave events and will pave the way for regional correlation of erosional horizons along the northern margin of Indian Ocean. Keywords: Extreme events, Ground-penetrating radar, Heavy minerals, Magnetic susceptibility, Optical luminescence dating

14. Nobi, E.P., Shivaprasad, A., Karikalan, R., Dilipan, E., Thangaradjou, T. and Sivakumar, K. (2010) Microlevel mapping of coastal geomorphology and coastal resources of Rameswaram Island, India: A remote sensing and GIS perspective. Journal of Coastal Research 26 (3): 424-428. ABSTRACT Coastal areas are facing serious threats from both manmade and natural disturbances; coastal erosion, sea-level variation, and cyclones are the major factors that alter the coastal topography and coastal resources of the island ecosystems. The impact of natural disturbances can be reduced by protecting the coast by green shielding. The present study was carried out to understand the coastal geomorphology and coastal resources of Rameswaram Island, India, using Indian Remote Sensing Satellite (IRS)-P6 Linear Imaging Self-Scanning (LISS)-III sensor imagery (2005) and to find suitable areas for bioshielding of this island using mangroves and casuarinas. The study found satellite imageries, along with field survey, will be useful tools for delineating the coastal geomorphology and coastal resources and finding suitable areas for bioshielding. Keywords: Biodiversity, Bioshield, Corals, Satellite data, Gulf of Mannar

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15. Pandiaraj, D., Karikalan, R., Alaguraja, P., Jeyaraj, N., Roger, D.C. and Giriprasad, C. (2010) A study on Remote Sensing on Coastal geomorphological landforms from Coleroon River mouth to Cuddalore South Arcot, Tamil Nadu, India. International Journal of Geomatics and Geosciences 1 (1): 98-105. ABSTRACT The present study area is the Coleroon river estuary to Cuddalore is located on the eastern part of the Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu. It is bound between the latitudes E 79°30'00'' and E 80°00'00'' and Longitudes N 11°45'00'' and N 79°15'00''. It is discuss the use of Remote Sensing data for coastal Geomorphological studies. Briefly describe the results or the study or the Geomorphology of the study area cuddalore Coast of Tamil Nadu, using aerial photographs and LANDSAT images. Recording of various coastal and near shore geomorphological features and grouping them in different units. Development of offshore bars, beach ridges, spits, beach, sand dunes, tidal flats etc. Origin and development of cliffs, wave-cut platforms and coastal platea.iv. Working out lithological and structural influence on the geomorphology of the area. On the basis of tone, texture, size shape, drainage pattern and associations, various geomorphic features like beach, beach ridges, sand dune, marine terraces, swales etc are identified from aerial photographs in the scale 1:50000. Using the data acquired from the primary source of aerial photos, to understand the geomorphic features of east coast of Cuddalore region. Rivers are under tidal influence for most of their length towards the coast. The rivers run mostly straight with sharp bends and meandering are a rare phenomenon. The area is mostly characterized by the dendritic type of drainage pattern Remote sensing data enlargely helps us to determine the Geomorphology of the study area. Keywords: Coleroon river, Cuddalore, Geomorphological studies, LANDSAT

16. Periakali, P., Eswaramoorthi, S., Subramanian, S. and Jaisankar, P. (2000) Geochemistry of Pichavaram Mangrove Sediments, Southeast Coast of India. Journal of the Geological Society of India 55 (4): 387-394. ABSTRACT Fourteen sediment samples collected from Pichavararn mangrove were analysed for grain size, organic carbon, sedimentary sulphur, calcium carbonate, Fe, Mn, Al, Cu, and Hg. Factor analysis was carried out to infer the mechanisms controlling the behaviour of metals. Four factors accounted for around 75% variance. Fe, Mn, and Hg are associated with organic carbon and fine fraction content of the sediments and loaded onto factor I whlch accounted for 33.6% variance. This is due to the complexation of Fe, Mn, and Hg with organic matter and the adsorption of these organo-metallic compounds onto the finer

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sediments due to their high surface/volume ratio and presence of surface charge. Factor 2 accounted for 18.6% variance and is loaded with CaCO3, finer fraction, Al and Cu, implying contribution of Al and Cu from detritai clay minerals. The association of CaCO3, with this factor is not clearly understood. Factor 3 is loaded with organic carbon and coarse fraction of the sediments and it accounted for 13.3% variance. The association of organic carbon with coarse fraction of the sediments could be either due to the Ca2+ and Mg2+ ions induced adsorption of organic matter onto mineral grains, or due to the presence of coarse vegetal debris. The fourth factor accounted for 9.8% variance and is loaded with sedimentary sulphur; no metal is associated with this factor. This explains that though sulphate reduction occurs in the surface sediments, it could not result in the burial of Fe, Cu, and Hg as their respective sulphides. This could be due to their back oxidation by Mn oxides present in the sediments where upon FeS is converted to Fe hydrous oxide, and Cu and Hg are released to the water column. Keywords: Geochemistry, Sediments, Pichavaram Mangroves, Trace Metals, East Coast of India

17. Pylee, A., Varma, P.U. and Revichandran, C. (1990) Some aspects of circulation and mixing in lower reaches of Periyar estuary, west coast of India. Indian Journal of GeoMarine Sciences 19: 32-35. ABSTRACT Monthly synoptic field observations of vertical profiles of velocity and salinity were made at 9 stations along 3 sections in the estuary from January-December 1985. Value of dimensionless stratification and circulation parameters were worked out from the observed salinity and velocity. Residual salinity structure showed that the estuary can be classified as salt wedge and density gradient depending on the longitudinal distance from the estuary and the river discharge. There was a net seaward flow of water with varying degree of magnitude from season to season. Stratification was confined only to the lower region of the estuary during monsoon, while the upper reaches were well mixed, during postmonsoon (October-December) and premonsoon (January-April) seasons, however, stratification to a lesser degree was observed throughout the estuary. Keywords: Periyar estuary, Stratification, Monsoon, Residual salinity structure

18. Ramanathan, A.L. (1997) Sediment characteristics of the Pichavaram mangrove environment, south east coast of India. Indian Journal of Geo-Marine Sciences 26 (3): 319-322.

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ABSTRACT The heavy metal and phosphorous fractionation geochemistry and textural aspects of sediments in a tropical mangrove ecosystem have been studied and discussed. The sediments are characterised by the abundance of sand and silt with small amount of clay. The organic matter concentration ranges from 1.5 to 13.4% and are controlled by the particle size of the sediments. Enhanced concentration of heavy metals in the surficial sediments were due to the abundance of greater surface area fine particles, high organic matter content and flocculation process. This mangrove sediments may act as a sink for the metals derived from marine and fluvial processes. Different forms of available phosphorous in the mangrove sediments shows spatial variation within the mangrove environment. Keywords: Sediment characteristics, Heavy metal, Pichavaram, Mangrove, Organic matter

19. Ramanathan, A.L., Subramanian, V., Ramesh, R., Chidambaram, S. and James, A. (1999) Environmental geochemistry of the Pichavaram mangrove ecosystem (tropical), Southeast coast of India. Environmental Geology 37 (3): 223-233. ABSTRACT Spatial and temporal geochemical variations of various parameters in the water and sediment of a relatively small mangrove situated on the southeast coast of India were examined in detail for the first time. The water quality generally reflects the impact of seawater and the Vellar Estuary (mixing effect) aided by evaporation and in situ biological productivity. The depletion and fluctuation of dissolved silica are controlled by biological processes. Nitrate and phosphate are contributed by fertilizer input from adjoining agriculture fields. Total suspended matter (TSM) shows an erratic range and trend due to deforestation and resuspension processes. Sand and silt constitute 70±90% of the sediments. Statistical analysis of the sediments shows the prevalence of a moderately high-energy environment with very effective winnowing activity. Organic matter content is higher in the mangrove sediments in comparison to adjacent estuaries. Water and sediment show fluctuations in their chemical concentration, but no specific trends could be identified. Heavy metals are also enriched in the mangrove sediments, indicating their unique chemical behavior and the existence of trapping mechanisms. Factor analysis and correlation analysis of water and sediments show the complexity of the system and the multitude of contributing sources. The core sediment chemistry suggests the depletion of metal input due to the damming of the detrital inputs. The Pichavaram mangrove seems to be relatively unpolluted, since the anthropogenic signal observed is small and acts as a sink for heavy metals contributed from a multitude of sources without an adverse effect. 150


Keywords: Mangrove, Geochemistry, Biological productivity, Anthropogenic impacts, Heavy metal sink

20. Ramasamy, P. and Karikalan, R. (2010) Distribution and percentage of heavy minerals in coastal geomorphologial landforms in Palk Strait, Southeast Coast of India. Middle-East Journal of Scientific Research 5 (1): 49-53. ABSTRACT Placer mineral are formed as a result of disintegration of heavy minerals as suitable places. The heavy minerals serve as an index for stratigraphic correlation of unfossilferrous strata. The study area extends from Thondi to Manamelkudi in the Palk Strait, Southeast coast of India. A base map was prepared by using the Survey of India’s toposheet No. 58 0/1 and 0/2, 58 N/4 and N/8 in scale of 1: 50000. For sieving, ASTM sieves from +18 to +120 mesh sizes were taken in such a way to maintain 1/2 phi interval. Ro- tap sieve shaker were employed for separation. The present study aims to identify the nature and the type of associated heavy minerals in different coastal geomorphological landforms. The highest percentage of heavy minerals shown at R.Pudhupattinam (38.64%), is ascribed it accurate coast line and lowest percentage of heavy minerals recorded at Thondi 0.86%. The landforms help to infer the various stages of sea level regression and transgression takes place in the study region. Keywords: Heavy mineral, Geomorphology, Distribution, Percentage

21. Saravanan, S. and Chandrasekar, N. (2015) Wave refraction pattern and littoral sediment transport along the SE Tamil Nadu coast, India. Journal of Coastal Research 31 (2): 291298. ABSTRACT The objective of the paper is to understand the wave refraction pattern and littoral sediment transport along the SE coast of India. There are areas of erosion and accretion observed along the coastal stretch that depend primarily the direction of wave approach, the wave period, and the wave refraction pattern. In the nearshore zone of the study area, the movement of sand alongshore is due to the action of waves and currents. Wave refraction is an important process responsible for effecting changes in coastal configuration. Based on this study, the wave convergent and divergent zones are identified with reference to wave refraction. Longshore sediment transport is higher in the northerly direction than in the southerly direction. The present study of littoral

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sediment transport implies that the beaches of Kanyakumari, Navaladi, and Ovari have greater transport rates. Keywords: Beach, Wave, Sediment, India

22. Selvaraj, K., Mohan, V.R., Jonathan, M.P. and Srinivasalu, S. (2005) Modification of a Coastal Environment: Vedaranyam Wetland, Southeast Coast of India. Journal of the Geological Society of India 66 (5): 535-538. ABSTRACT The study of SPOT (1988) and IRS-1C (1998) images along with topographic maps (1928 and 1969-70) indicates that the wetland of Vedaranyam has undergone significant landform modifications over a period of 70 years (1928-1998). Changes in shape and extent of the Mullippallam and Serattalaikkadu creeks, migrating confluence of stream Koraiyar towards north, development of mangrove vegetation, progradation and retrogradation of shoreline and increasing number of salt pans are determined and quantified. The study shows that fluctuations in the discharge of river flows and sediment loads associated with NE monsoon intensity and human interference through salt pan and agricultural activities are manly responsible for the dynamic changes observed in the area. Keywords: Coastal Landforms, Fluvial Processes, Human Activity, Remote Sensing, Vedaranyam Wetland, Tamil Nadu

23. Simon Peter, T., Chandrasekar, N., Selvakumar, S., Kaliraj, S., Magesh, N.S. and Srinivas, Y. (2014) Tidal effects on estuarine water quality through a sandy marine beach: A case study in Vembar estuary, southeast coast of Tamil Nadu, India. Journal of Coastal Sciences 1 (1): 6-14. ABSTRACT An integrated study of tidal ingress has been carried out to decipher the cause of water quality variation in the Vembar estuary. The present research has been planned in such a way to fix 6 sampling station in the banks and one in the mouth of Vembar estuary. In contrast, tidal level fluctuations, temperature variation, water quality, beach profile and texture analysis of the monitoring stations were studied. The results reveal that the tidal fluctuations are high in the river mouth and it is controlled by sediment texture. The beach profile plays an important role in determining the water quality, in the sense it acts as a barrier between the river mouth and the open sea. But, the sandy beach permits water

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movement under the beach surface. Thus, increases the chance of seawater mixing. The grain size varies with respect to upstream stations, as clay content is found to be high in those stations. Higher clay content results in poor water transmittance. The temperature in the monitoring stations is influenced by local climatic conditions. The water quality in the study area is found to be quite interesting as station 2 and 4, which have high value except HCO3. This anomaly is due to the external disturbances due to saltpans and high evaporation rate. The effect of saline intrusion eventually degrades the quality of water in the Vembar estuary. This study is useful to understand the concept of tidal ingress in the estuarine channels and its effect on water quality. Keywords: Tidal effects, Water quality, Sediment texture, Sandy beach, Vembar estuary, GIS, Southeast coast, India

24. Theenadhayalan, G., Kanmani, T. and Baskaran, R. (2012) Geomorphology of the Tamil Nadu coastal zone in India: Applications of Geospatial Technology. Journal of Coastal Research 28 (1): 149-160. ABSTRACT The world’s coastal environment is made up of a wide variety of landforms manifested by a spectrum of sizes and shapes, ranging from gently sloping beaches to high cliffs. Despite the diversity, coastal landforms are best considered in two broad categories: erosional and depositional. In reality, the overall nature of any coast may be described in terms of one or the other of these categories. An attempt is made in this paper to describe the areal extent of coastal morphology along the entire Tamil Nadu coast, within a 3 km buffer zone. In fact, the Tamil Nadu coast has now become a topic of considerable interest due to the threat of tsunamis and other devastating processes prevailing in this area. Thirty-three geomorphologic features covering an area of 2765 km2 and spread over the length of 1117 km were identified and studied spatially and temporally to assess their past and present status. Moreover, the effect of tsunamis on these features was investigated and is discussed in detail. Analysis of the results shows that any one of the relief features present along a given coast is the result of a combination of processes, sediments, and the geology of the coast itself. Beaches, for example, were located only in the central-northern and southern parts of the study area, while the central part is devoid of beaches. Before the last tsunami in 2004, the measurable extent of beaches throughout the study area was increasing due to continuous sedimentation process occurring during 1992–2003. However, the tsunami of 2004 had a major impact on the Tamil Nadu beaches, resulting in their modification. Similarly, other features are treated in this paper. Keywords: Geospatial technology, Coastal geomorphology, Digitization, Shore sedimentation, Tamil Nadu coast 153


25. Usha, N. and Anitha, P. (2010) The potential impacts of sea level rise along the coastal zone of Kanyakumari District in Tamil Nadu, India. The Journal of Coastal Conservation 14: 207-214. ABSTRACT Climate change associated with sea level rise (SLR) is one of the major environmental concerns of today. This paper presents an assessment of the impacts of sea level rise on the coastal zone of Kanyakumari District in Tamil Nadu, India. Digital Elevation Model (DEM) combined with overlay techniques in GIS are used in determining the inundation zones along the coastal region. The analysis evaluated the impact on coastal fishing villages, landuse, tourist spots and sensitive areas under threat. The vulnerability of the coastal areas in Kanyakumari to inundation was quantified, based on the projected sea level rise scenarios of 0.5 and 1 m. Our findings reveal that approximately 13 km2 of the land area of Kanyakumari would be permanently inundated due to SLR. This would result in loss of land, alteration of the coastal zone and affects coastal ecosystem. From the study, the mitigation measures (engineering measures) and Coastal Zone Management practices that can be taken to protect human life and property from sea level rise are suggested. Keywords: Sea level rise, Digital Elevation Model, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, India, GIS

26. Usha, N., Thulasiraman, N., Deepthi, K. and Kathiravan, K. (2013) Shoreline change analysis of Vedaranyam Coast, Tamil Nadu, India. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 185 (6): 5099-5109. ABSTRACT The coastal zone is one of the nation’s greatest environmental and economic assets. The present research aims at studying the shoreline changes along Vedaranyam coast using conventional and modern techniques including field sampling, remote sensing, and geographical information system (GIS). The study area was divided into three zones. Dynamic Land/Sea polygon analysis was performed to obtain the shore line changes at different time periods between 1930 and 2005. From the multidate shoreline maps, the rate of shoreline change was computed using linear regression rate and end point rate. Further, the shoreline was classified into eroding, accreting, and stable regions through GIS analysis. The eroding, accreting, and stable coastal stretch along Vedaranyam is observed as 18%, 80.5%, and 1.5%, respectively. Net shoreline movement is seaward, i.e., the coast is progressive with an average rate of 5 m/year. A maximum shoreline displacement of 1.3 km towards the sea is observed near Point Calimere. During the

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Asian Tsunami 2004, the eastern part of the study area showed high erosion. Sediment transport paths derived from the grain size analysis of beach sediments collected during different seasons help to identify the major sediment source and sinks. Point Calimere acts as the major sink for sediments whereas Agastiyampalli and Kodiakkarai are found to be the major sources for the sediment supply along the Vedaranyam coast. Shoreline change study from field and satellite data using GIS analysis confirms that Vedaranyam coast is accreting in nature. Keywords: Accretion, Erosion, Shoreline change, Tsunami 2004, Vedaranyam coast

27. Venkatramanan, S., Ramkumar, T. and Anitha Mary, I. (2013) Distribution of grain size, clay mineralogy and organic matter of surface sediments from Tirumalairajanar Estuary, Tamil Nadu, east coast of India. Arabian Journal of Geosciences 6 (5): 1371-1380. ABSTRACT The aim of this study is to understand the various sources and factors controlling the abundance and distribution of clay minerals, sand, silt, clay and organic matter of the surface sediments of Tirumalairajanar Estuary in two different seasons. The study was undertaken for two seasons, based on ten selected stations all along the estuary, mouth and freshwater zone. Furthermore, along the estuary region, clay and silt were observed and also at few stations in the upstream end. Organic matters in the sediments appeared to be the main mechanisms for the distribution of clay minerals in estuary indicated that the distributions of clay minerals were comparatively higher during postmonsoon than in premonsoon season. The clay mineral assemblage consists mainly of chlorite, kaolinite, montmorillonite, illite and very scarce gibbsite. The clay from the sediments has been separated and studied for mineral identification using X-ray diffraction analysis. The present study also reveals that sediment texture is one of the main controlling factors for the distribution of organic matter. Keywords: Clay minerals, Sand, Silt, Clay, Organic matter, Tirumalairajanar, East coast of India

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Blasco, F. and Legris, P. (1973) Dry Evergreen Forest of Point Calimere and Marakkanam. Journal of Bombay Natural History Society 70 (2): 279-294.

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ABSTRACT The paper deals with the ecology, physiognomy of the forest types in point Climere and Marakkanam. The study reveals that there do not exist any dry evergreen forest in Southern India but only thickets, more or less dense and tall. Based on the soil type two forest types were observed in the study area, one evergreen on halomorphic soils and on dunes in Point Calimere and the other the deciduous shrubs on the ferruginous lithosols. Keywords: Point calimere, Marakkanam, Evergreen forest, Deciduous forest

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Daniel, J.C. (1967) The Point Calimere Sanctuary, Madras State – May 1967. Journal of Bombay Natural History Society 64 (3): 512-523. ABSTRACT The distribution, habitat and ecology of the truly Indian animal, Blackbuck is studied and described for at Point Calimere. Apart from the blackbuck the other mammals have also been studied. The human economics for the area are discussed along with the recommendations for the conservation and the role of the sanctuary. Key words: Blackbuck, Point Calimere Sanctuary, Human economics

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Jyoti, S., Anjum, F. and Hussain, S.M. (2011) Ecological changes in Pichavaram estuary during the last 4 Millennium. International Journal of Geology, Earth and Environmental Sciences 1 (1): 18-26. ABSTRACT Analysis of sediment texture, thecamoebian assemblage and salinity of the sediment cores from three different sites in the Pichavaram Estuary has provided a palaeoecological record that covers the past 4000 yrs. Changes in sediment composition and salinity along with thecamoebian frequencies are assumed to represent variations in freshwater inflow to the estuary. Two major climatic periods are inferred in all the studied cores which include a basal lotic depositional environment due to occasional high tidal influx and freshwater input from land during the strengthened monsoon condition in the 3rd and 4th millennium and a relatively stable period with a lentic depositional environment responding to the weakening of monsoon since the 2nd millennium. The most recent period of high-salinity is primarily due to the upstream storage of water and diversion due to anthropogenic activities. The earlier high salinity condition is likely the result of reduced precipitation causing landward intrusion of sea water could be attributed

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to sedimentation pattern coupled with estuarine configurational changes influenced by fluctuations in climatic changes which affected the relative sea level. Keywords: Thecamoebians, Pichavaram, Depositional environment, Freshwater, India

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Kumar, N.V.N., Nagarjuna, A. and Reddy, D.C. (2010) Ecology of Pulicat lake and conservation strategies. The Bioscan: An International Quarterly Journal of Life Sciences 2: 461-478. ABSTRACT The Pulicat lake brackish water lagoon extend between 13°20'-13°40' N lat. and 80°14'80°15' E log. and lake area extends approximately 600 km2. whereas average area of water spread is approximately 461 sq. km. Varied natural habitats are observed namely deep water (3 metres), shallow water (0.5 to 2.5 ft), mud flats, sand dunes, littoral, estuary etc. a causative factor for rich avian and aquatic biodiversity. This is responsible for rich biodiversity namely crustacean plankton, juvenile shrimps and migratory fishes from sea to lake and vice versa acting as food for Pelicans, Flamingoes and a variety of waders unlike near Pulicat Village south end sea mouth due to deep water regime. It is opined that the avifaunal and aquatic faunal diversity and density depends upon Pulicat Lake water level and water resident time. This is inturn dependent on sea mouth width and monsoon rainfall amounts. Loss of avifaunal and aquatic faunal diversity is attributed to quick drying up of lake in January due to less flow of sea water from constricted sea mouths even before the migratory bird season which lasts up to March. Besides, Pulicat Lake Sanctuary faces major ecological problems apart from other environmental problems. (a) closing of sea mouths gradually, (b) siltation and (c) shortage of food (fishes, crustaceans, plankton) required for migratory birds and fishermen and (d) overfishing in deeper locations in Tamil Nadu state. One third of the lake area exist in Tamil Nandu whereas two thirds of lake area mostly shallow exist in Andhra Pradesh which is rich in avain biodiversity, and ecotourism spot which is conspicously absent in Tamil Nandu state due to deep water and overfishing. The present research paper describes ecodegradation of habitats of Pulicat Lake, which is also a world renowned bird sanctuary, the second largest brackish water lagoon in India and an ecotourism spot. Keywords: Pulicat Lake Ecoresiliency, Lake Conservation strategies, Remediation, Faunal conservation, Groyne or tidal inlet wall construction, Desiltation

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Murugan, A. and Ayyakkannu, K. (1991) Ecology of Uppanar Backwaters, Cuddalore: 1. Physico-chemical parameters Mahasagar 24 (1): 31-38. ABSTRACT The present investigation was carried out for a period of two years (Oct.'86-Sep.'88) in Uppanar Backwaters of Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, India (lat. 11° 42'N; long. 79° 46'E). Rainfall was higher during 1986-87 period, while temperatures at all levels showed higher values during 1987-88 period. The range of variation in temperature was 13 °C. Temperature was found to be more important as a co-variate with other factors than as an individual factor. Vertical stratification was not prominent. The range of variation in salinity was high at Station 2 (32.32 ppt). Station 2 showed less dissolved oxygen content owing to discharge of wastes from sewage outlets and coconut husk retting grounds. Though the wastes are discharged near Station 2, the oxygen level was higher probably due to high photosynthetic activity and high flushing characteristics of the Uppanar Backwaters. High transparency was found to be associated with high productivity. Station 1 showed high Secchi depth values owing to clear water. The pH values did not follow any definite seasonal pattern and the range of variation was narrow. Keywords: Ecology, Physico-chemical parameters

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Raman, K., Kaliyamurthy, M. and Joseph, K.O. (1977) Observations on the ecology and fisheries of the Pulicat Lake during drought and normal periods. Journal of the Marine Biological Association of India 19 (1): 16-20. ABSTRACT A comparative study of various ecological factors of the Pulicat Lake in relation to fishery during a severe drought season in 1975 and a normal season in 1976 is presented. High salinity and temperature condition has affected the plankton production, whereas very low oxygen level has resulted in heavy fish mortality during the closure period of the bar mouth of the lake. For improving the fishery, keeping the present bar mouth permanently open and establishing another connection with the sea at the northern end of the lake are suggested. Keywords: Pulicat Lake, Fisheries, Plankton, ecological factors

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Ramana Murthy, M.V. and Pari, Y. (2009) Application of wave transformation models for estimation of morphological changes at Vellar Estuary, southeast coast of India. Natural Hazards 49 (2): 371-385.

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ABSTRACT Assessment of the wave climate at near coast is vital for estimation of morphological changes, such as growth of sand spit and associated siltation of tidal inlets. Vellar (barbuilt) estuary is one of the prominent estuaries along the southeast coast of India, located at 11°30′ N and 79°46′ E, less studied in terms of its morphological features. The inlet of Vellar is exposed to high energetic waves, inducing large sediment transport rates and shoreline changes. Local wave characteristics are not accurately defined and the available wave information at near coast is limited (point based observations). In the present study, three decoupled numerical models are employed to derive the monthly nearshore wave climate at Vellar by transforming waves from deep water to nearshore. These models are independently validated with buoy observations in deep water and wave gauge data at nearshore. Based on the nearshore wave data, littoral drift along the coast was estimated and compared with the spit growth at Vellar inlet. The estimated average littoral drift along this coast from February to October is 1.93 × 106 m3 toward north and from November to January it is 1.52 × 106 m3 toward south, resulting in a net northerly drift. Results indicated that increase in the wave energy during the period of July to September is responsible for the maximum growth of the sand spit observed in the field. Keywords: Wave model, Sand spit, Littoral drift, Tidal inlet, Sediment transport

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Sathia Geetha, V., Reginald Appavoo, M. and Jeeva, S. (2010) Ecological status of Vadasery wetland, Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu – India. Journal of Basic and Applied Biology 4 (3): 69-85. ABSTRACT The water quality functioning of wetlands is important in relation to its ecological and environmental management. Surface water pollution due to anthropogenic activities is of primary concern because it supports various human activities and rich diversity of both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu is blessed with large number of wetlands. Unfortunately, developmental activities have adversely affected the ecology of wetlands of the area. The present study was conducted in Vadasery wetland Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu between January 2008 and December 2008. The finding of the present study is discussed in the present paper. Keywords: Aquatic plants, Vadasery, Wetlands

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Anand, D.J.B., Kala, S.M.J. and Kumar, P.V. (2015) Monthly Variations of Water Quality along South East Coast of India. International Journal of Geology, Agriculture and Environmental Sciences 3 (3): 10-15. ABSTRACT The environmental factors of coastal areas are very important, because the variations in the Physico-chemical properties, such as temperature, salinity, pH, dissolved oxygen and nutrients will impact the life span of the fauna and flora in the sea. It regulates the species richness in the coastal area. If the Physico-chemical parameters are not suitable, it will affect the distribution and the life style of the Biota. The variations in the nutrients load along the coastal waters is due to the natural weathering, riverine, land and anthropogenic input. However, the natural seasonal changes keep the coastal waters well mixed and aerated, which help to scatter the nutrients useful for the Biota. In the present study the environmental parameters such as temperature, DO, salinity, pH, Nutrients and Chlorophyll-a were recorded from January 2014 to December 2014. The data suggests that during the monsoon period, a significant increase of fresh water and land side input into the coastal area and have elevated nutrient concentration compared with other seasons. The qualitative study showed the present status of the Physico-chemical parameters, which is very useful to evaluate the health of the coastal system and also to take precautionary measures to save the coastal environment. Keywords: Monthly Variations, Coastal waters, Water quality, South East coast of India

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Anantharaj, K., Govindasamy, C., Natanamurugaraj, G. and Jeyachandran, S. (2012) Characteristics of water quality in the Palk Strait, Southeast coast of India. World Journal of Agricultural Sciences 8 (5): 525-528. ABSTRACT Hydrological variables and dissolved nutrients such as inorganic phosphate, nitrite, nitrate and silicate were analyzed in coastal water biotopes of Palk Strait coastal environment. Air and Surface water temperatures varied from 30°C to 35°C and from 28°C to 31°C respectively. Salinity ranged from 30 to 35‰ and the pH ranged from 7.5 to 8.5. Variation in dissolved oxygen content was from 2.31 ml 1 to 3.96 ml 1. Concentration of nutrients viz. nitrite (2.94 to 3.98 μM), nitrate (3.18 to 4.14 μM), inorganic phosphate (2.43 to 3.68 μM) and reactive silicate (3.90 to 2.42μM) also varied independently. The concentration of chlorophyll a ranged from 3.11 to 8.98 mg/l. Keywords: Coastal water, Physico-chemical characteristics, Nutrients, Water quality 160


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Anitha, G. and Kumar, S.P. (2013) Physicochemical characteristics of water and sediment in Thengapattanam estuary, southwest coastal zone, Tamil Nadu, India. International Journal of Environmental Sciences 4 (3): 205-222. ABSTRACT The present study was carried out to determine the physicochemical characteristics of water and sediment in Thengapattanam estuary for the period of one year during October 2010 to September 2012. Atmospheric temperature and surface water temperature varied from 28.3°C to 31.8°C and 26.2 to 29.4°C respectively. Salinity varied from 0.5‰ to 11‰. pH remained alkaline throughout the study period in all the stations with maximum value during summer and minimum during post monsoon. Higher dissolved oxygen concentration was observed during monsoon season might be due to the cumulative effect of higher wind energy coupled with heavy rainfall and river inflow. BOD was high during summer season and low during post monsoon season. Concentration of nutrients showed significant spatial and temporal variations and their levels in water increased during rainy season. Sediment characteristics were also studied for one year. The organic carbon of the stations varied from 0.061% to 0.522%. Nitrogen content varied from 0.012% to 0.052%. Total phosphorus ranged between 0.03% and 0.09%. Sediment texture ranges in terms of percentage of sand, silt and clay were 85.4% to 96.8%, 1.2% to11.9% and 1.1% to 8.8% respectively at all the stations. Keyword: Physicochemical characteristics, Water, Sediments, Nutrients

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Anitha, G. and Kumar, S.P. (2013) Seasonal variations in physico-chemical parameters of Thengapattanam estuary, South west coastal zone, Tamil Nadu, India. International Journal of Environmental Sciences 3 (4): 1253-1261. ABSTRACT Thengapattanam estuary is located in the South west coast of India 10 km from Marthandam. It is one of the minor estuary in Kanyakumari District formed by the confluence of Thamirabarani River (locally known as Kuzhithuraiar) with Arabian sea in between Thengapattanam and Eraiummanthurai (7°53' N latitude and 77°07' E longitude). The present study has been undertaken to enlighten the influence of domestic sewage, agricultural runoff and coconut retting wastes on the water quality parameters of this estuary during October 2011 to August 2012. The study area recorded maximum rainfall during northeast monsoon and minimum during summer season. Air and surface temperature showed summer peaks and monsoonal troughs.

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Temperature variations were associated with the seasonal changes of other physicochemical parameters. Salinity was high during summer season and low during monsoon season. But maximum salinity was recorded at mouth region (station 5). pH remained alkaline throughout the study period in all the stations. DO concentration showed a wide range of variation. It reached its peak during the monsoon season BOD was high during summer season and low during monsoon. Concentration of nutrients nitrite, nitrate, phosphate etc showed significant spatial and temporal variations and high values were observed at the polluted stations. Keywords: Physicochemical parameters, nutrients, Thengapattanam estuary

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Aravindkumar, J., Saravanakumar, K., Gokulakrishnan, M. and Indira, B. (2014) Assessment of physio-chemical parameters of water at environmentally degraded Pallikaranai marsh area, Chennai, India. International Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research 5 (7): 1067-1070. ABSTRACT The groundwater is contaminated greatly with acidity, alkalinity, noxiousness, heavy minerals, and microorganisms throughout the world due to population growth, urbanization and industrial development. Henceforth, evaluation of water quality of groundwater and surface water is extremely important to prepare for remedial measures. The slice of research was carried out to study the ground water as well as surface water quality, and physico-chemical characteristics of Pallikaranai Marsh Area, Chennai, India. The study area is situated between latitudes 12º 55' 30'' to 12º 58' 30'' N to longitudes 80º 12' 20'' to 80º 14' 25'' E and 1.362 meters above sea level. The present work has been conducted by monitoring two types of ground water i.e. ploughed well water and bore well water of 10 wards of the town. Attempts were made to study and analyze the physico-chemical characteristics of the water. Various parameters like pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Chlorides, Sulphates, Total Alkalinity, Biochemical Oxygen Demand, Chemical Oxygen Demand and the Biological Parameters like Coliform Bacteria give a picture of quality parameter in both dug well and bore well water as well as pond water of the town. By observing the result it can be concluded that the parameters which were taken for study the water quality are exceeds the pollution level for ground water which shows that the water is not safe for the use of various purposes like domestic, aquatic life, agricultural, industrial etc. Keywords: Ground Water, Pallikaranai, Physio-chemical Parameter, pH, BOD, COD, TDS

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Ashok, V.P., Rajkumar, M. and Perumal, P. (2008) Seasonal variations in physicochemical characteristics of Pichavaram mangroves, southeast coast of India. Journal of Environmental Biology 29 (6): 945-950. ABSTRACT All the physico-chemical parameters such as temperature, salinity, pH, dissolved oxygen and nutrients like nitrate, nitrite, inorganic phosphate and reactive silicate were studied in Pichavaram mangroves, southeast coast of India, for a period of two years (April 2000March 2002). Air and surface water temperatures varied from 27°C to 38°C and from 26°C to 37°C. Salinity varied from 3.0% to 33.0% and the pH ranged between 7.2 and 8.2. Variation in dissolved oxygen content was from 2.4 to 5.0 ml l-1. Concentrations of nutrients viz. nitrates (9.50 to 32.12 5M), nitrites (1.07 to 5.99 5M), phosphates (0.73 to 2.36 5M) and reactive silicates (22.1 to 89.8 5M) also varied independently. Keywords: Physico-chemical characteristics, Nutrients, Pichavaram mangroves

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Bragadeeswaran, S., Rajasegar, M., Srinivasan, M. and Kanaga Rajan, U. (2007) Sediment texture and nutrients of Arasalar estuary, Karaikkal, south-east coast of India. Journal of Environmental Biology 28 (2): 237-240. ABSTRACT Sediment samples were collected for texture, composition and nutrient such as organic carbon, total nitrogen and total phosphorus for a period of two years from three stations in Arasalar estuary. The sediment temperature, pH and nutrients were higher during summer season and lower during monsoon season. At station 1, sediment texture was loamy sand during summer and premonsoon season. At station 2, clay type soil was recorded. Whereas, at station 3, clay was observed in summer and premonsoon and then it shifted to sandy loam type soil during monsoon. Sediment nutrients were lower than that of values of various ecosystem of India. Keywords: Sediment texture, Temperature, pH, Nutrient, Estuary

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Dhanalakshmi, V., Shanthi, K. and Remia, K.M. (2013) Physicochemical study of Eutrophic pond in Pollachi town, Tamil Nadu, India. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences 2 (12): 219-227.

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ABSTRACT The aquatic bodies are extremely important and highly dynamic ecological pockets. They have tremendous potential for biomass production and capable of harvesting rich and diverse flora and fauna. In India the fresh water bodies directly help in the growth of human civilization, particularly the pond forms the lifeline of Indian villages. The present study was carried out to analyze the physicochemical parameters of a eutrophic pond in Pollachi for a period of two years (2006-2008). The results were tabulated and graphically represented. The results revealed that all parameters are recorded above the standard values given by WHO throughout the year as it was evident from the deviation of the parameters from their safe limits. The pond is used for variety of purposes like washing, bathing, solid and effluent disposal, open defecation, cattle bathing, vehicle washing etc. which affect the water quality ranges from marginal to poor conditions throughout the year. Keywords: COD, reduction, Electrochemical, RSM, Ultra Violet

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Gaspar, D.T.A. (2014) Some Seasonal Changes in the Physico-Chemical Parameters of Thamirabarani Estuary. International Journal of Scientific Research 3 (5): 35-37. ABSTRACT Thamirabarani River is one of the major rivers in Tamil Nadu. Urbanization and Industrialization are the major factors for determining the changes of Physico Chemical parameters. This study mainly focused on the seasonal changes of the Physico-chemical parameters in Thamirabarani river estuary. During the year 2011 to 2013, all seasonal changes were obtained especially Total Alkalinity, Chloride, Nitrate, Sulphate, Phosphate, Ammonia and Tidy’s. During the summer and monsoon time, most of the parameters are changed due to the rainfall and fresh water floating. Seasonal variation of different parameters were as follows: total alkalinity (161 – 116 Mg/l), Chloride (298949180 Mg/l), Nitrate (2 1Mg/l), Ammonia (up to 0.8), Sulphate (2985 – 1760Mg/l), Phosphate (up to 0.5 Mg/l) and Tidy’s (3.10 – 0.92 Mg/l). Keywords: Thamirabarani Estuary, Punnaikayal, Pazhayakayal, Total Alkalinity, Chloride, Nitrate, Ammonia, Sulphate, Phosphate, Tidy's

10. Jothivel, N. and Paul, V.I. (2014) Comparative physico-chemical analysis of Uppanar estuary and Killai back water from Tamil Nadu Coast with special reference to their nutrient status. International Journal of Current Research 6 (12): 1218-1225.

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ABSTRACT Seasonal variations of physic-chemical parameters such as rainfall, temperature, alkalinity, nitrite, nitrate, phosphate, sulphate and fluoride were studied from two different coastal water bodies of south east coast of India viz., Uppanar estuary, Cuddalore and Periyavaikal area of Killai region, Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu southeast coast of India for one calendar year. The results significantly increased levels of most of the parameters at Uppanar estuary than Killai backwaters throughout the year. There were significant variations among the parameters at various months / seasons within each of the study sites also. The spatio- temporal variations observed among the physicochemical parameters of the two study sites indicate the ecological degradation of Uppanar estuary. Keywords: Physico-chemical parameters, Nutrients, Uppanar estuary Killai back water

11. Jothivel, N. and Paul, V.I. (2014) Comparative physico-chemical profiling of two coastal water bodies from South East Coast of India with special reference to their pollution status. International Journal of Modern Research and Reviews 2 (12): 544-553. ABSTRACT In the present study, efforts have been made to analyze selected physico-chemical characteristics of the water bodies of Uppanar estuary and Periyavaikkal region of Killai backwater area, Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu India. The comparative analytical study was conducted for one calendar year and water samplings were done on monthly basis. The parameters analyzed include rainfall, atmospheric temperature, water temperature, pH, salinity, turbidity, total dissolved solids, electrical conductivity, dissolved oxygen, biochemical oxygen demand and hardness. The results of the study clearly indicate the environmentally degraded ambience of Uppanar estuary and a comparatively less polluted water body at Killai region. The study also indicated significant seasonal variations among the parameters within each sites as well as between sites indicating the eco-toxicological susceptibility of Uppanar estuary. Keywords: Uppanar estuary, Killai back waters, Physico-chemical characters

12. Kamalakannan, P., Sathick, O. and Muthukumaravel, K. (2016) A study on the monthly variation of some hydrographic parameters in the Agniar Estuary, Southeast coast of India. International Journal of Development Research 6 (5): 7723-7727.

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ABSTRACT The seasonal variations of physico-chemical parameters were studied during July 2014 to June 2015 in the Agniar estuary (Lat.10° 20' N Long.79° 23' E) Adirampattinam southeast coast of India. The atmospheric and water temperature ranged from 28.8 °C to 35.2 °C and 26 °C to 31.4 °C respectively. The pH ranged between 7.3 and 8.6. The DO was ranged from 3.8 to 7.3 ml/l. Salinity fluctuated between 1.5‰ and 33.8‰. The DO was found to be low in summer and high during monsoon season. Similarly temperature, pH and salinity were low during monsoon and high during summer season. Keywords: Physico-chemical parameters, Correlation co-efficient, Agniar estuary

13. Madhu, M., Raghupathy, R., Partha Pratim Adhikary, Muralidharan, P., Khola, O.P.S. and Sikka, A.K. (2016) Bio-physical-chemical studies of swamps in the Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu. Tropical Ecology 57 (4): 621-635. ABSTRACT Wetland ecosystems play a key role in maintaining water quality. Twelve swamps of Nilgiris district were selected based on altitude and land use to study the physicochemical properties of swamp soil, water and the adjoining stream water which fed the swamps. The Scirpus sp. was the dominant species in all swamps followed by Cyperus spp. and Kyllinga spp. Soils were strongly acidic, free from salinity, rich in organic carbon (1.5 2.8%), low to medium in available nitrogen (224 - 476 kg ha-1), high in available phosphorous (39 - 67 kg ha-1) and low in available potassium (11 - 197 kg ha-1). Both the swamp and adjoining stream water quality was determined as being of adequate quality for drinking and irrigation as evidenced from the hydrochemical parameters. Agriculture and habitation land uses contribute higher nutrient load to the stream as well as swamp water as compared to the tea plantation, mixed forest and shola forest. Swamp water was more than three times higher in nutrient load than the streams which fed them because of temporal stagnation of water in the swamps which favors slow accumulation of nutrients. The effect of land use to govern the swamp water quality outperformed the altitude effect. A blend of policy, social and institutional mechanisms is needed for their conservation and making management priorities for ecological protection of Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve. Keywords: India, Nilgiris, Permeability index, Soil nutrients, Swamps, Vegetation, Water quality

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14. Manikanda Rajan, T., Ramamoorthy, K., Anbarasu, R., Ramdas, D.V., Sundaravarman, K. and Sankar, G. (2015) Seasonal variations in physico-chemical parameters in Pennaiyar estuary, Cuddalore - Southeast Coast of India. World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research 4 (5): 1518-1526. ABSTRACT A present study has been undertaken to report to the water quality parameters of Pennaiyar estuary compared the concentration of water quality parameters like temperature was ranging from 26.0 to 32.4°C, salinity values ranging from 23 to 34ppt, pH was ranging from 7.2 to 8.3, dissolved oxygen content was ranging from 3.36 to 5.36 mg/l, ammonia was ranging from 0.136 to 0.683μmol/l, nitrate was ranged from 7.39 to 8.29μmol/l, nitrite was ranging from 1.83 to 2.15μmol/l, total phosphorus was ranging from 0.046 to 1.553μmol/l, and silicate was ranging from 1.193 to 2.293μmol/l were studied from Pennaiyar estuary, Cuddalore, southeast coast of India from July 2013 to June 2014.Above the water level due to the ceaseless release of domestic manure and trade waste matter in the estuary. The duration of the estuary concentrations of nutrients and other water quality parameters potency have been controlled by the anthropogenic inputs from point and non-point sources. Keywords: Physico-chemical parameters, nutrients, monthly variation, Pennaiyar estuary

15. Manikannan, R., Asokan, S. and Ali, A.H.M.S. (2011) Seasonal variations of physicochemical properties of the Great Vedaranyam Swamp, Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary, South-east coast of India. African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology 5 (9): 673-681. ABSTRACT The present study was attempted on the physico-chemical variability of the Great Vedaranyam Swamp of the Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary, South-east coast of India. Seasonal variation study was carried out to examine level of varying physico-chemical parameters such as temperature, salinity, pH, dissolved oxygen, nitrate, nitrite, electrical conductivity, phosphate, turbidity, total dissolved solids and water depth. The physicochemical parameters have exhibited considerable seasonal and spatial variations. The qualitative study revealed the present status of the physico-chemical parameters, which would be very helpful for policy makers to take precautionary measures to save the swamp. Keywords: Seasonal variations, Physico-chemical parameters, Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary, pH, Salinity, Temperature.

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16. Manimegalai, K. and Sukanya, S. (2014) Assessment of physico-chemical parameters of soil of Muthannan Kulam wetland, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. International Journal of Applied Sciences and Biotechnology 2 (3): 302-304. ABSTRACT Soil serves as a more reliable index for productivity than water qualities. The productivity of any pond depends largely on the quality of bottom soil that is “store house of nutrients.” The present paper deals with the study of physicochemical parameters like organic carbon, pH, Electrical conductivity, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium of soil from Muthannan Kulam, Coimbatore (March 2013-May 2013). Analysis for the above parameters indicated contamination of the soil quality due to some anthropogenic activities. Keywords: Soil analysis, parameters, Muthannan Kulam, Anthropogenic

17. Munavara, M. and Pattabiraman, V. (2014) Identification of water quality by principal component and spatial cluster analysis methods in Muttukadu coastal regions, Chennai of Southern India. Ecology, Environment and Conservation Paper 20 (1): 77-89. ABSTRACT Multivariate statistical analysis such as principal component analysis and cluster analysis were employed to evaluate the water quality status for three monitoring stations in Muttukadu coastal regions. The present study was carried out to determine the sediment characteristics and physicochemical parameters of water of Muttukadu coast of southern India. Salinity, pH, dissolved oxygen, fecal coliform, sand and slit indicated correlation at p 90%) by human. The Nagapattinam coast will not sustain the nesting population of Lepidochelys olivacea longer, if immediate conservation measures are not undertaken. Keywords: Conservation, Olive ridley turtle, Lepidochelys olivacea, Mortality, Nesting

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Bhupathy, S., Subramanean, J. and Vijay, M. (2007) Nesting of Lepidochelys olivacea along the Southern Chennai Coast, with emphasis on habitat characteristics. Hamadryad 31 (2): 274-280. ABSTRACT The nesting of olive ridley turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea) along a 50 km of beach south of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, was studied from January to March 2004. Fortnightly surveys were done on foot between 0600 and 0830 h on five consecutive days to locate tracks, nests, and carcasses of turtles that had been washed ashore. Nest location with respect to the distance from high tide line, river mouth and nearest village were recorded.

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Coastal vegetation was sampled every 500 m and at each site used for nesting. Peak nesting was observed in the first fortnight of March, and estimated nesting density was 10.8 nests/km. A total of 135 carcasses of ridleys were located and mortality was largely from incidental catch in fishing gears. Number of nests located was negatively correlated with various distance categories from nearest village (r = -0.443, p = 0.050, n = 20), high tide (r = -0.628, p = 0.039, n = 11) and river mouth (r = -316, p = 0.034, n = 44). Turtles preferred to nest near Ipomoea pes-caprae (sw = 0.445) compared to Spinifex littoreus (sw = 0.207). Further studies on nest site selection would provide pertinent information for both sea turtle conservation and plans for coastal development. Keywords: Sea turtle, Nest site preference, Coastal vegetation, Environmental factors, Stranding

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Chacko, P.I. (1950) Occurrence of the fairy shrimp, Apus, in a temple tank in Tirunelveli District, Madras. Journal of Bombay Natural History Society 49 (3): 571. ABSTRACT The first record of the fairy shrimp genus Apus from South India was reported during 1949. The specimen collected from Nagasunni temple tank in Tirunelveli could not be identified further due to lack of specimens. Keywords: Fairy shrimp, Nagasunni temple tank

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Chandrasekar, K. and Srinivasan, M. (2013) Sea turtle exploitation from Tamil Nadu, Southeast coast of India. Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies 1 (6): 11-14. ABSTRACT The Present observation was carried out on sea turtles along the southeast coast of Tamil Nadu during June 2012 to May 2013. Curved Carapace Length (CCL) and Curved Carapace Width (CCW) were measured when the carapaces of dead turtles were found intact. Data on exploitation of turtles were collected by regular observations of turtle carapaces found near ditches, unused buildings and inside thickets that bordered the coastline. The average size of encountered green turtles was 92.4 cm CCL (SD±14.6) and 88.3 cm CCW (SD±15.4). The mean size of olive ridley carapaces was 80.2 cm CCL (SD±10.0) and 77.13 cm CCW (SD±11.16). For hawksbills, CCL was 68 cm (SD±10.4) and CCW was 60.33 cm (SD±13.8). Green, olive ridley and hawksbill turtles show an exploitation ratio of 61.9%, 34.2% and 3.9% respectively during the June 2012 to May 2013.

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Chandrasekaran, S., Arun Nagendran, N., Pandiarajam, D., Krishnankutty, N. and Kamalakannan, B. (2008) Bioinvasion of Kappaphycus alvarezii on corals in the Gulf of Mannar, India. Current Science 94 (9): 1167-1172. ABSTRACT Kappaphycus alvarezii (Doty) Doty (Rhodophyta: Solieriaceae) is a Philippine-derived macroalga introduced into the Gulf of Mannar Marine Biosphere Reserve, South India for mariculture in 2000. Here we report its bioinvasion on branching corals (Acropora sp.) in the Kurusadai Island. Qualitative data collected using underwater photography clearly indicated its invasion and establishment on live and dead corals as well as coral rubbles and pavements. It specifically invaded Acropora sp. as monospecific beds with extraordinary phenotypic plasticity in the form of thallus, thickness of its major axis and lateral branching. It shows remarkable shadowing and smothering effects over the coral colonies. The primary and secondary branches are much reduced in the invaded algal colonies. Quantitative data on its live cover on corals and biomass production are also reported. These observations are discussed with available limited information on bioinvasion of K. alvarezii on coral reefs. Our findings disprove all arguments and misapprehensions reported earlier about this species as coral-friendly and as a safe candidate for mariculture for the production of carrageenan under wild conditions in the Gulf of Mannar. Our observations underscore the need for urgent reconsideration of its cultivation in a biologically diverse ecosystem, the Gulf of Mannar. Keywords: Acropora species, Bioinvasion, Coral reef, Kappaphycus alvarezii, Mariculture

10. Chinnadurai, G. and Fernando, O.J. (2007) Meiofauna of mangroves of the southeast coast of India with special reference to the free-living marine nematode assemblage. Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science 72: 329-336. ABSTRACT The spatial variations of meiofauna population density and the assemblage of free-living marine nematodes in areas with Avicennia marina and Rhizophora apiculata cover of Pichavaram and Parangipettai (southeast coast of India) are described. Seven meiofauna taxa were recorded, with maximum density of meiofauna (890 ind. 10 cm -2) being recorded in an area with A. marina cover. Nematodes accounted for up to 93.1% of the total densities; other common taxa were foraminifera and polychaeta. A total of 44 245


species of nematodes belonging to 36 genera and 20 families were recorded. Of these, 37 species belonging to 30 genera and 17 families were recorded from Pichavaram mangrove and 14 species belonging to 10 families from a nearby artificial mangrove environment. While 16 species were common to both A. marina and R. apiculata cover, 15 species were restricted to areas with A. marina cover and 13 to areas with R. apiculata cover. Dorylaimopsis sp. was the abundant genera in areas with A. marina cover and Daptonema sp. in areas with R. apiculata cover. Only three species were common in all the five stations. Epistrate-feeders were the most abundant nematodes in areas with A. marina cover and deposit-feeders/ciliate feeders in areas with R. apiculata cover. Keywords: Mangrove, Meiofauna, Nematodes, Sediment characters, Spatial distribution, Feeding types

11. Crichtonr, M.D. (1941) Marine shells of Madras. Journal of Bombay Natural History Society 42 (2): 323-341. ABSTRACT The mollusc from the shores of Pondicherry, Cuddalore, Porto Novo, Nagapatam to Madras were surveyed and the specimens were collected from different habitats. The total number of species known to Madras coast exceeds 700, approximately 500 univalves and 230 bivalves Keywords: Mollusc, Bivalves, Univalves, Madras Coast

12. Elaiyaraja, C., Sekar, V., Rajasekaran, R. and Fernando, O.J. (2012) Diversity and Seasonal distribution of the turrids (Gastropoda: Turridae) among the four landing centers of Southeast coast of India. Annals of Biological Research 3 (12): 5718-5723. ABSTRACT Marine gastropods of the family turridae encompass the largest living group of venomous snails. The taxonomy of this group is generally derelict along the southeast coast of India. The present study was carried out to observe the abundance and seasonal distribution of the turrids assemblage and this survey evaluated turrids from the by catch recourses from Kasimedu, Cuddalore, Mudasalodai and Pazhayar along the Tamil Nadu coastline. Totally 1753 individuals belonging to 16 species of turrids were collected. The highest abundance of 16 species of turrids present in Pazhayar, whereas 13 species were in Mudasalodai 10 in Kasimedu and 6 in Cuddalore. Among these, Turricula javana, Lophiotoma indica and T. tornata were maximum abundant at all the four stations. The

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Shannon diversity index (H’log2) of turrids was varied from 1.94 – 0.68 and the species richness was varied from 2.21 to 0.31 where as seasonal contribution of turrids are maximum in pre-monsoon at Pazhayar and minimum in summer at Cuddalore. The species evenness was varied from 0.9 to 0.6 in Mudasalodai. The information regarding the diversity of turrid would assist the researchers to isolate the peptide from the turrid venom. Keywords: Turricula javana, Season wise, Mudasalodai, Trash fish, Dendogram

13. Erulan, V. and Ananthan, G. (2009) On the Occurrence of a colonial ascidian, Polyclinum indicum (Sebestian, 1952) in Vellar Estuary, Parangipettai (Southeast Coast of India). Middle-East Journal of Scientific Research 4 (4): 279-281. ABSTRACT The occurrence of a colonial ascidian, Polyclinum indicum (Sebestian, 1952) was recorded estuarine environment at Parangipettai, southeast coast of India for the first time from Vellar Estuary. Keywords: Colonial ascidian, Polyclinum indicum, Vellar Estuary

14. Fernando, O.J. and Rajasekaran, R. (2002) On the occurrence of the polychaete Ceratonereis burmensis Monro, from Pichavaram mangrove. Journal of the Marine Biological Association of India 44 (1&2): 237-238. ABSTRACT The nereid Ceratonereis burmensis Monro (1937) is recorded from the intertidal sediment of a mangrove, Pichavaram, southeast coast of India, for the first time. Keywords: Polychaete, Ceratonereis burmensis, Pichavaram mangrove, Intertidal sediment

15. Franklin, J.B., Subramanian, K.A., Fernando, S.A. and Krishnan, K.S. (2009) Diversity and Distribution of Conidae from the Tamil Nadu Coast of India (Mollusca: Caenogastropoda: Conidae). Zootaxa 2250: 1-63.

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ABSTRACT A survey of the marine gastropod genus Conus Linnaeus was conducted along the Tamil Nadu Coast of India to explore the regional geographic distribution and diversity. The 60 species observed increased the number of Indian Conidae from 77 to 81. Conus imperialis Linné, C. mitratus Hwass in Bruguière, C. striolatus Kiener and C. violaceus Gmelin are newly recorded from the study area. Conus amadis Gmelin was the most widely distributed species. The highest diversity (48 species) occurred in the Gulf of Mannar, followed by 22 species from northern, six from southern, and five from the Palk Bay regions. We suggest that the rich diversity recorded in the Gulf of Mannar reflects the physical conditions, microhabitats and required resources such as food and shelter that favour the occurrence of the large number of Conus species. Keywords: Cone snails, Marine biodiversity, Gastropod, Conus, Vallapoo

16. Fredrick, W.S. and Ravichandran, S. (2013) Diversity of brachyuran crabs in the mangrove environment of Tamil Nadu. World Journal of Fish and Marine Sciences 5 (4): 441-444. ABSTRACT Crabs are among the most predominant species in many mangrove forests. There are 33 crab species distributed in the mangroves of Tamil Nadu. Crabs belonging to the family Grapsidae and Ocypodidae are dominant forms. Distribution and zonation of crabs are based on the substratum, water level and floral distribution. The species components were dissimilar among the stations survey. The present study has carried out to evaluate the brachyuran crab diversity in eight different stations from mangrove regions Southeast coast of Tamil Nadu. In the present study high population density was noticed in Pichavaram which has the dense mangrove and low population density was observed in Punnaikayal mangroves. The mangrove environment of Pichavaram and Vellar shows the maximum crab diversity. So these two regions were taken for species composition and zonation study. Keywords: Mangroves, Brachyuran Crabs, Biodiversity, Species Composition, Zonation

17. Gopinadha Pillai, C.S. and Appukuttan, K.K. (1980) Distribution of Molluscs in and around the Coral Reefs of the South Eastern Coast of India. Journal of Bombay Natural History Society 77 (1): 26-48.

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ABSTRACT The paper is an outcome of the study that forma a part of the survey the reef associated living resources of the seas around India. A synecological analysis of the molluscan fauna associated with the different hard and soft substrates in and around the fringing coral reefs of Palk Bay and Gulf of Mannar. 112 species of mollusc have been reported which is onefourth of the known species for the region. This decline has been attributed to the indiscriminate quarrying of corals causing the decline in the specis of mollusc associated with the reefs. Keywords: Coral reefs, Mollusc, Palk Bay, Gulf of Mannar

18. Govindasamy, A. and Kannan, L. (1991) Rotifers of the Pichavaram mangroves (Southeast coast of India): A Hydrobiological approach. Mahasagar 24 (1): 39-45. ABSTRACT A total of 35 species of rotifers belonging to 17 genera were identified from the Pichavaram mangroves. The genus Brachionus was numerically abundant and B. angularis, B. calyciflorus and B. forficula were the dominant species. Rotifer population showed two peaks with the maximum density during the mid postmonsoon and late summer seasons. Amongst different environmental parameters, atmospheric and surface water temperatures, pH and salinity were significantly correlated with the total rotifer population. Keywords: Rotifers, Species composition, Biomass, Ecology, Pichavaram mangroves

19. Jayasree, V. and Parulekar, A.H. (1997) The ecology and distribution of Alcyonaceans at Mandapam (Palk Bay, Gulf of Mannar), South India. Journal of Bombay Natural History Society 94: 521-524. ABSTRACT New distribution records for 27 species of Alcyonaceans are given. These include major genera Sinularia (12 spp.), Lobophytum (7 spp.), Sarcophyton (6 spp.), Dampia (1 sp.) and Nephthya (1 sp.). The factors that influence the distribution of corals, such as temperature, sedimentation and currents on this reef are discussed. Keywords: Alcyonacea, distribution, Mandapam, Gulf of Mannar

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20. Johnpaul, A., Ragunathan, M.B. and Selvanayagam, M. (2010) Population dynamics of freshwater molluscs in the lentic eco-systems in and around Chennai. Recent Research in Science and Technology 2 (4): 80-86. ABSTRACT A population dynamics study of freshwater molluscs in and around Chennai (Tamil Nadu, India) was conducted at ten locations which include Kovoor pond, Kunrathoor pond, Velachery Lake, Pallikaranai Lake, Chengalpet Lake, Chembarambakkam Lake, Puzhal Lake, Chetpet pond, Paranur Lake and Porur Lake during November 2006 to March 2007. A total of seven species of freshwater molluscs belonging to four families that comprises of Viviparidae, Pilidae, Thiaridae and Planorbidae and six genera (Bellamya, Pila, Thiara, Sulcospira, Paludomus and Indoplanorbis) were found in the lentic eco-systems in and around Chennai and identified at the Zoological Survey of India, Southern Regional Station. Physico-chemical parameters like pH, temperature, dissolved oxygen, salinity, alkalinity and its variation at all the collection sites were analyzed. An analysis was also conducted to study the variation and impact of aquatic (freshwater) plants in the life cycle of gastropods. As the molluscs are intermediatory hosts between the parasites and animals, an overview study was also carried out on the known molluscs’ various parasites and their diseases. Keywords: Population dynamics, Gastropod, Molluscs, Eco-system, Taxonomy

21. Karthika, P. and Krishnaveni, N. (2014) Impact assessment of dragonfly diversity in different wetland ecosystems in Coimbatore with special reference to abiotic factors. International Journal of Advanced Research 2 (2): 639-648. ABSTRACT Coimbatore district possess many wetlands, amongst them Singanallur, Sulur, Kumarasamy and Narasampathy were selected for the present study. Physico-chemical parameters of the waters for four selected wetlands were carried out and it revealed that Singanallur and Sulur wetlands were highly polluted as it possessed the ranges beyond the permissible limits of WHO. Since dragonflies are the indicator and flagship species of the wetland ecosystem the diversity of dragonflies were analyzed with special reference to water quality parameters of the selected wetlands. According to the survey, totally 11 species of dragonfly, belonging to two families (Libellulidae and Aeshnidae) were identified. Among the selected four wetlands the diversity of dragonflies was high in Sulur and Singanallur where the pollution level was also high. The present study clearly indicated that the diversity of dragonflies was not dependent upon the water characters

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but vegetation (aquatic and marginal) could have influenced their abundance in these wetlands. Keywords: Dragonflies, Diversity, Physico-chemical parameters of water, Aquatic and Marginal vegetation

22. Kasinathan, R. and Natarajan, R. (1980) Electrophoretic and immunotaxonomic studies of three species of marine gastropods from Portonovo coast with reference to population management. Journal of the Indian Fisheries Association 10 (11): 25-30. ABSTRACT Electrophoretic and serological studies of foot muscle protein of three species of Cerithiacea (Telescopium telescopium, Cerithidea fluviatilis and C. obtusa) were carried out to understand their relationships. Living specimens were collected from mud flats and mangrove swamps off Portonovo. Polyacrylamide electrophoresis of proteins from foot muscle extract of T. telescopium, C. fluviatilis and C. obtusa showed that the former had a different densitometric profile as well as more number of protein bands; but the later two species showed a closer related pattern as well as lesser number of protein bands. At the same time these two species are distinguished from each other in their total number of bands and Rf values. Immunological studies using micro-Ouchterlony double diffusion tests which absorbed antiserum indicated that C. fluviatilis and C. obtusa were more closely related as revealed by an identity reactions than T. telesopium as shown by nonidentity reactions. Results are discussed in relation to ecological and morphological adaptations. Keywords: Telectrophoresis, Proteins, Stock identification, Telescopium telescopium, Marine, Grastropods, Portonovo

23. Khan, S.A., Raffi, S.M. and Lyla, P.S. (2005) Brachyuran crab diversity in natural (Pichavaram) and artificially developed mangroves (Vellar Estuary). Current Science 88 (8): 1316-1324. ABSTRACT The brachyuran crab diversity was studied in four stations of Pichavaram mangroves and three stations of Vellar mangroves. A total of 38 species of brachyuran crabs was recorded in the Pichavaram mangroves (18 species of grapsids and 8 species of ocypodids besides others), while 8 species were recorded in Vellar mangroves (5 species of grapsids and 3 species of ocypodids). The abundance of crabs also varied between the

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two mangrove habitats (65–82/m2 in Pichavaram mangroves and 27–40/m2 in Vellar mangroves). The Pichavaram mangrove forest has been in existence since sixteen to seventeen hundred years. In Vellar Estuary, mangrove was established 13 years ago. The mangroves with vast network of roots and trunks offer a good niche for the brachyuran crabs. Due to its age and vast extent, the Pichavaram mangrove forest has higher brachyuran crab diversity. When the mangroves were established in Vellar Estuary, the mangrove-associated crabs were not present. But subsequently due to larval transport from the Pichavaram mangroves, few species got established. Due to the above process, the remaining species may also get established. But how much time it will take? It is an interesting question worth investigating. Continuous monitoring of brachuran crab diversity may provide the answer. Keywords: Brachyuran crab, Pichavaram, Vellar Estuary, Diversity

24. Marimuthu, N., Wilson, J.J. and Kumaraguru, A.K. (2010) Reef status in the Mandapam group of Islands, Gulf of Mannar. Galaxea, Journal of Coral Reef Studies 12: 65-75. ABSTRACT Manoli Reef Complex (MRC) and Kurusadai Reef Complex (KRC) of the Gulf of Mannar, southeast coast of India were taken for this study to estimate the biophysical status of the coral reef ecosystems. This study was conducted between the years 2006 and 2008. About 25 sites all around the islands were chosen for this study. Among them, good Live Coral (LC) cover was recorded in fourteen sites. The other categories like Dead coral with algae, Exposed reef and Rubble, Seagrass, Algal assemblage. Muddy flat and sandy flat were also considered in this study. The estimated sedimentation rate of this area was higher in seaward sides than the shoreward sides. Keywords: Manoli Reef Complex (MRC), Kurusadai Reef Complex (KRC), Coral reef, Sedimentation rate

25. Mohan, D., Elumalai, V., Subbulakshmi, G., Jayalakshmi, S. and Srinivasan, M. (2013) Biodiversity of cultivable molluscan resources from Pulicat Lake, southeast coast of India. Arthropods 2 (2): 53-65. ABSTRACT The molluscs constitute a natural resource of sizable magnitude in parts of the world. The range of their distribution is extensive in space as in time for it covers terrestrial, marine and freshwater habitats In Bar mouth, the Shannon-Wiener diversity index ranged from

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2.15 to 2.45 showing minimum during October and maximum during May. The ShannonWiener index in Karimanal ranged from 2.26 to 2.40 showing minimum during October and maximum during May. The Shannon-Wiener index in Pulicat town ranged from 2.25 to 2.39 showing minimum during October and maximum during September. Among the study areas, Bar mouth showed maximum diversity in Pulicat lake. Now there was no active culture practiced in lake as far as the Molluscan culture is concern, apart from commercial liming. More studies are needed for conservation and management of this valuable resource. If this ancient heritage of the Pulicat wetland has to be preserved for posterity and its rich biodiversity conserved, this Pulicat Lake must be recognized as a ‘Ramsar Site’, for international protection, as early as possible. Early detection and rapid response of habitat loss and alteration could prevent the loss of biodiversity. Keywords: Biodiversity, Molluscs, Pulicat Lake, India

26. Mohan, R., Selvam, V. and Azariah, J. (1995) Temporal distribution and abundance of shrimp postlarvae and juveniles in the mangroves of Muthupet, Tamil Nadu, India. Hydrobiologia 295 (1): 183-191. ABSTRACT The temporal distribution patterns of the predominantly occurring postlarvae and juvenile shrimps in the mangrove and associated habitats of Muthupet, India were investigated for two years from February 1984 to January 1986. Among the eight commercially important species recorded, Penaeus indicus H. Milne Edwards, P. merguiensis De Man, P. monodon Fabricus and Metapenaeus dobsoni (Miers) were predominant. The postlarval recruitment size varied with species: P. indicus and P. merguiensis recruited at the size of 9–11 mm total length (TL), P. monodon at 12–14 mm TL and M. dobsoni at 4–6 mm TL. The species P. indicus, P. merguiensis and M. dobsoni were observed continuously throughout the study period with maximum abundance occurring from July to September in 1984–85 and from August through October in 1985–86. P. monodon occurred seasonally from November to January in both years. Postlarvae and juvenile catches were low during low salinity and high salinity periods and a higher density was observed in the months of moderate water salinity. Large numbers of P. indicus, P. merguiensis and M. dobsoni clearly showed the preference to the detritus rich muddy substrate, whereas P. monodon did not show any preference and was equally abundant over different substrate types. Keywords: Penaeid shrimp, Postlarvae, Juvenile, Abundance, Mangroves, India

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27. Muthukumaravel, K., Amsath, A. and Raja, R.B. (2013) A preliminary investigation of spider fauna in associated mangroves of Muthupet at Adirampattinam coast, Tamil Nadu, India. International Journal of Pure and Applied Zoology 1 (4): 304-309. ABSTRACT A preliminary survey of the spider fauna of Mangroves at Adirampattinam coast, Tamil Nadu was carried out from April 2013 to July 2013. A total of 9 species of spiders belonging to 6 genera under 5 families viz., Lycosidae, Oxyopidae, Araneidae, Tetragnathidae and Eresidae were recorded. Amongst these families the Lycosa species is the most dominated throughout the study period. The species diversity and richness was highest in the month of June. Keywords: Spider, Diversity index and Mangroves

28. Muthukumaravel, K., Bose Raja, R., Amsath, A., Prabakaran, S. and Chezhian, Y. (2015) Seasonal variation of dragonflies diversity in Muthupet mangrove forest, Tamil Nadu, India. International Journal of Pure and Applied Zoology 3 (2): 188-192. ABSTRACT The present study was aimed to examine the diversity and dominance of dragonfly in Muthupet mangrove forest in Thiruvarur District, Tamil Nadu was carried out for a period of one year from January 2014 to December 2014. Combine technique sampler (Core and Sweeping net) were used sampling of Odonata. Totally 8 species (Rhyothemis variegata, Anax guttatus, Pantala flavescens, Brachythemis contaminata, Orthetrum sabina, Diplacodes trivialis, Crocothemis servilia and Tramea basilaris) of Anisoptera (dragonflies) were recorded and all these species were grouped into two families. Libellulidae was the dominant family with 7 species followed by Aeshnidae family (1 species). Species diversity and abundance were maximum in the months of monsoon and dropped to the minimum in the months of summer. Keywords: Dragonflies, Species diversity, Muthupet Mangrove forest

29. Palpandi, C. and Kesavan, K. (2012) Heavy metal monitoring using Nerita crepidulariamangrove mollusc from the Vellar Estuary, Southeast coast of India. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine 2 (1): S358-S367.

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ABSTRACT Objective To estimate levels of the heavy metals such as Fe, Al, Mg, Mn, Cd, Cu, Pb, Zn, Cr and Ni in sediment, shell and soft tissues of the mangrove gastropod Nerta crepidularia (N. crepidularia) in mangroves at Vellar Estuary, Southeast coast of India for the period of January 2007 to December 2007 covering four seasons. Methods To estimate the trace metal content, samples were digested (1g) with conc. HNO3 and conc. HClO4 as 4:1 and analysed by Optical Emission Spectrophotometer (Optima 2100DV). Results The order of accumulation was Fe> Al> Mg> Mn> Cd> Cu> Cr> Zn> Ni> Pb. The variation in the accumulation of metals in sediment was due to their geographical location. The degree of accumulation of trace metals in the animal tissues was as follows: Fe> Al> Mg> Mn> Cd> Cu> Cr> Zn> Ni> Pb. The higher concentrations of metals in the monsoon season could be due to the heavy inflow of freshwater, which brought lot of effluents from irrigation channels and municipal drainage. The results of ANOVA showed a positive significant relationship between sediment and tissues in their metal concentration. Shells also had some practical advantages, the shell size and weight along with the age are important factors which determined bioaccumulation. The concentrations of Fe, Cd, Ni and Pb in shells were found to be 88.54-176.46, 0.34-0.76, 2.44-14.58, 00.22 μg/g, respectively. Conclusions Since N. crepidularia accumulates high concentrations of heavy metals, in general, than the ambient environment and Cu & Mn, in particular, it may be used as a biomonitor of certain heavy metals in mangrove environment. Keywords: Vellar Estuary, Heavy metals, Sediment, Shells, Tissues, Gastropoda, Nerta crepidularia

30. Periyasamy, N., Srinivasan, M., Devanathan, K. and Balakrishnan, S. (2011) Nutritional value of gastropod Babylonia spirata (Linnaeus, 1758) from Thazhanguda, Southeast coast of India. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine 1 (2): S249-S252. ABSTRACT Objective To study the biochemical composition, i.e., protein, carbohydrate, lipid, and amino acids from Babylonia spirata (B. spirata). Methods The gastropod (B. spirata) were collected from the Thazhanguda, Southeast coast of India. The animal shell was broken and body muscles (expected digestive gland) were dried at 60 °C in an oven and used for biochemical analysis, such as protein, carbohydrate, lipid, amino acid and molecular size of muscle protein. Results The results of proximate composition showed that the percentage of protein in the tissue was (53.86%), followed by the carbohydrate content (16.85%). The amount of lipid was 9.30%, and totally 10 essential and nonessential amino acids were analyzed in B. spirata and the content was 9.911 mg/g. The 255


molecular weight of the gastropod sample was low as 2 kDa on SDS-PAGE. FT-IR analysis revealed the presence of amino acids signals at different ranges. Conclusions The results of this research showed that B. spirata meat is a valuable food with high quality protein and well-balanced amino acids. Keywords: Babylonia spirata, Proximate composition, Amino acid, FTIR, SDS-PAGE

31. Pravinkumar, M., Murugesan, P., Prakash, R.K., Elumalai, V., Viswanathan, C. and Raffi, S.M. (2013) Benthic biodiversity in the Pichavaram mangroves, Southeast Coast of India. Journal of Oceanography and Marine Science 4 (1): 1-11. ABSTRACT An attempt was made to study the benthic biodiversity in Pichavaram mangrove ecosystem, Southeast coast of India. Monthly (duplicate) sampling was done in 3 stations, (Station I - fresh water zone, Station II - core mangrove zone and Station III marine zone) for a period of one year from January 2008 to December 2008. As many as 22 species of benthic macro fauna were recorded in the study area (16 species of polychaetes, 4 species of crustaceans and 2 species of molluscs). The population density varied between 394 and 23,888 number/m2. The species diversity was ranged from 1.52 to 3.87; species richness was from 1.24 to 4.09 and species evenness from 0.71 to 0.96. The maximum diversity was recorded in Station II and minimum in I. As observed in the conventional indices, the values of taxonomic and phylogenetic diversity were also more in Station II compared to Stations I and III. K- Dominance curve drawn paralleled the trend of diversity indices. Cluster and MDS showed the similarity in faunal composition stations within the zones. Keywords: Mangroves, Benthos, Biodiversity, Polychaetes

32. Ravi, V. (2013) Food and feeding habits of the Mudskipper, Boleophthalmus boddarti (Pallas, 1770) from Pichavaram mangroves, Southeast Coast of India. International Journal of Marine Science 3 (12): 98-104. ABSTRACT The mudskipper, Boleophthalmus boddarti (Pallas) (Order Perciformes: Family Gobiidae) are found distributed along the mudflats of estuary and mangroves where they construct burrows. Being amphibious and locomotive in nature, mudskippers feed very actively in the mudflats during low tide. A total of 156 fishes (juveniles, males and females) were randomly caught using cast net and hand nets and they were immediately

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preserved in formalin. In the present study, the food and feeding habits and feeding intensities of the mudskipper, B. boddarti from the Pichavaram mangroves were determined following points and volumetric methods. The results revealed that diatoms formed the major food item in the gut of B. boddarti and found around 55% of its diet throughout the year. Nematodes, polychaetes, algae and fish eggs were also found constituting lower percentage during the study period. Detritus and mud/sand particles were present in moderate percentages in all the seasons. Active feeding was noticed during January (post monsoon to May (summer) but it was below 50% during June (summer) to September (premonsoon), whereas during October and monsoon the feeding intensities were found very low. The poor feeding may be due to flood in the mudflats during monsoon season. Keywords Mudskipper, Boleophthalmus boddarti, Food and feeding, Pichavaram mangroves, India

33. Ravichandran, S., Anthonisamy, A., Kannupandi, T. and Balasubramanian, T. (2007) Leaf Choice of Herbivorous Mangrove Crabs. Research Journal of Environmental Sciences 1: 26-30. ABSTRACT Leaf consuming mangrove crabs play an important role in the initial processing of litter in low to mid intertidal riverine and fringing forests. In Pichavaram mangrove, the sesarmid crabs are dominant, leading mostly herbivorous mode of life and play a vital role in the process of leaf degradation and thus in biogeochemical cycles. The gut content analysis also showed they are mainly consumed vascular plant matter (58.33 to 72.54%). Sesarmid crabs strongly preferred 40 day decomposed Avicennia marina leaves when both fresh and 10, 20, 40, 60, 80, 90 and 100 days decomposed leaves of A. marina, Rhizophora mucronata and Acanthus ilicifolius were offered. Sesarmid crabs are important not only because of their burrowing activities, which can affect nutrient cycling and forest productivity but also their role as a link in the food web in the mangrove ecosystem Keywords: Mangroves, Herbivores crabs, Gut content analysis, Leaf preference, Litter processing, Nutritional cycling

34. Ravichandran, S., Anthonisamy, S., Kannupandi, T. and Balasubramanian, T. (2007) Habitat Preference of Crabs in Pichavaram Mangrove Environment, Southeast Coast of India. Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Science 2: 47-55.

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ABSTRACT The diversity of the crabs in the Pichavaram mangroves for the first time has shown that there are 46 species of crabs from the five different stations. The neritic zone (Chinnavaikal) was rich in species composition (35 species). The freshwater zone was poor in species composition (14 species) and population density. Among the crab species Sesarma and Uca species were dominant in almost all the stations. Grapsid crabs were the most dominant species. Neritic and Avicennia zones showed more number of crab species but less number of species was noted in slightly saline zone. The substrate suitability, tidal inundations mangroves distribution and salinity were the possible factors for distribution of crabs in Pichavaram mangroves. Keywords: Mangrove crabs, Inhabitat preference, diversity, Zonation, Richness, Evenness

35. Ravichandran, S., Kannupandi, T. and Kathiresan, K. (2006) Mangrove leaf litter processing by sesarmid crabs. Ceylon Journal of Science (Biological Sciences) 35 (2): 107-114. ABSTRACT The sesarmid crabs belonging to the Family Grapsidae and Subfamily Sesarminae are mainly herbivorous as proven in the present study by their gut-contents. Gut contents of Sesarma brockii, S. andersoni, and S. plicatum are almost similar containing high amount of vascular plant matter ranging from 58.33 to 72.54% of total diet. However, Metopograpsus maculatus (52.94%) and M. messor (40.27%) consumed a low amount of plant material. Under laboratory conditions, S. brockii preferred to consume 40-day decomposed Avicennia marina leaves. This serves as a good-quality food, helping growth, survival and moulting frequency of the crabs. Thus, the leaf-eating crabs breakdown the mangrove leaf litter to detrital sized particles and they regulate the nutritive pathway in the mangrove environment. Keywords: Sesarmid crabs, Mangrove leaf litter

36. Ravichandran, S., Soundarapandian, P. and Kannupandi, T. (2001) Zonation and distribution of crabs in Pichavaram mangrove swamp, southeast coast of India. Indian Journal of Fisheries 48 (2): 221-226.

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ABSTRACT The zonation and distribution of crabs were studied in Pichavaram mangrove swamp. The season-wise distribution of crab species was maximum among the managal trees, especially Rhizophora and Avicennia species and open mud flats with mixed forests. Twenty three species of crabs were recorded from the mangrove. The species richness of crabs was higher in creek mangrove vegetation than in fringe mangrove types. Comparisons showed that the species composition of the crabs in the Sesarma zone was widely varied when compared to other Cardisoma, Ocypode, Uca in mixed zones. More population and high species composition were recorded in the postmonsoon period. Each zone exhibited in characteristic species diversity. Distribution and zonation of crabs were based on the substratum, water level and floral distribution. Keywords: Pichavaram, Mangrove, Swamp, Species richness, Crabs

37. Sakthivel, K. and Fernando, S.A. (2012) Brachyuran crabs diversity in Mudasalodai and Nagapattinam coast of south east India. Arthropods 1 (4): 136-143. ABSTRACT The brachyuran crabs diversity studied from Mudasalodai (Lat.11°29' N; Long.79°46' E) and Nagapattinam (Lat.10°46' N; Long.79°59' E) coast of Tamil Nadu, south east India. We recorded 34 species, 15 genera and 7 families in Mudasalodai and 31 species, 15 genera and 7 families in Nagapattinam coast. The most diverse families are Portunidae (17 species in Mudasalodai, 15 species in Nagapattinam), and Leucosiidae (5 species in Mudasalodai, 4 species in Nagapattinam). Out of 15 genera, Charybdis has more number of species (12 species in Mudasalodai, 9 species in Nagapattinam). Both species (Philyra globosa, Charybdis hoplites) in two coasts, four species (Philyra scabriuscula, Charybdis edwardsi, Charybdis natator, Charybdis variegata) in Mudasalodai coast and one species (Portunus spinipes) in Nagapattinam coast are dominant. Four species (Charybdis granulata, Charybdis lucifera, Podophthalmus vigil, Portunus spinipes) in Mudasalodai and two species (Philyra scabriuscula, Portunus gracilimanus) in Nagapattinam are abundant. Three species in two coast, ten species in Mudasalodai and nine species in Nagapattinam coast are co-abundant. There are nine species in both coasts, fourteen species in Mudasalodai and seventeen species in Nagapattinam coast are present status. Among the 38 species, four was absent in Mudasalodai and seven in Nagapattinam coast. Keywords: Brachyuran crabs, Mudasalodai coast, Nagapattinam coast, Portunidae, Philyra globasa, Charybdis hoplites, Portunus spinipes

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38. Sakthivel, K. and Fernando, S.A. (2014) Gastropod diversity in Mudasalodai and Nagapattinam, Southeast coast of India. Indian Journal of Geo-Marine Sciences 43 (4): 519-527. ABSTRACT Gastropods list prepared from Mudasalodai (Lat.11°29'N; Long. 79°46' E) and Nagapattinam (Lat. 10° 46' N; Long. 79° 59' E) coast of Tamil Nadu, south east India. List consists 75 species, 45 genera and 31 families in Mudasalodai and 67 species, 42 genera and 29 families in Nagapattinam coast. Among the 31 families 21 are single genera, 7 are two genera and 3 are three genera and in 45 genera 28 of the have single representives, 2 of them are four species, and 1 of that is have six species in Mudasalodai landing centre. Out of 29 families 20 of them are single genera, 4 of them are two genera, 2 of them are three genera and 1 of that is four genera and in 42 genera 28 of them have single species, 2 of them have four species and 1 of that is have 5 species in Nagapatinam landing centre. Among the families three are (Naticidae, Muricidae and Nassariidae) dominant in both landing centre. Among the 76 species 10 of them are dominant, 23 of them are abundant, 14 of them are co-abundant, 28 of them are present 1 of that absent in Mudasalodai, among the species, 14 of them are dominant, 19 of them are abundant, 13 of them are co-abundant, 21 of them are present and 8 of them are absent in Nagapattinam coast. Keywords: Gastropods, Diversity, Coast, Muricidae, Nassariidae, Naticidae

39. Sivakumar, K. and Altaff, K. (2004) Ecological indices of freshwater copepods and cladocerans from Dharmapuri District, Tamil Nadu. Zoo’s Print 19 (5): 1466-1468. ABSTRACT Four copepods and seven cladoceran species were identified in the zooplankton samples collected from fifty freshwater bodies, in and around Dharmapuri District, Tamil Nadu including during September 1999 and April, 2000. Ecological indices for similarity and dissimilarity, index of dominance, index of diversity, index of evenness and species richness indicate variations pertaining to winter and summer zooplankton density. Zooplankton populations of winter and summer are discussed. Keywords: Copepods, Cladoceran, Dominance, Diversity, Evenness, Species richness

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40. Sivanandavel, P. and Soundarapandian, P. (2010) Effect of stocking density on growth and survival of cage reared Indian White Shrimp Penaeus Indicus (H. Milne Edwards) at Vellar Estuary. Asian Journal of Agricultural Sciences 2 (1): 1-4. ABSTRACT To find out optimum stocking density, different stocking densities on the growth, survival and production of Penaeus indicus was studied for 100 days. Five rectangular cages of uniform size (10x5x1.5m) were used for the respective stocking densities of 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50/m2. Healthy juveniles of size ranging from 2.9 to 3.5 g were used for the respective stocking densities of 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50/m2. Healthy juveniles of size ranging from 2.9 to 3.5 g were stocked as per stocking densities. As the culture period was 100 days, all these cages w ere changed at every 34 days interval. Even though the higher growth of 24.5g and survival rate of 98.2% was observed in the stocking density of 10/m2, the maximum production rate of 943 g/m2 was reported in the stocking density of 50/m2. Keywords: Cage culture, Penaeus monodon, Stocking density, Survival and Vellar Estuary

41. Soundarapandian, P., Balamurugan, K. and John Samual, N. (2008) Preliminary observations on freshwater prawn farming of Macrobrachium rosenbergii (De Man) in Tamil Nadu. International Journal of Zoological Research 4 (1): 72-76. ABSTRACT The freshwater prawn, Macrobrachium rosenbergii is more consumer preference because of its delicious nature and export potential. Monoculture and ployculture trials of freshwater prawn Macrobrachium rosenbergii were attempted. Production under monoculture was 561 kg ha-1 and in polyculture it ranged from 361 to 381 kg ha-1. The present study inferred that low stocking density; proper feed management and use of aerators are essential for better survival and production. Keywords: Macrobrachium rosenbergii, Monoculture, Ployculture, Nursery pond, growout pond

42. Subir Kumar Mandal, Vaibhav A. Mantri, Soumya Haldar, Karuppanan Eswaran and Meenakshisundaram Ganesan (2010) Invasion potential of Kappaphycus alvarezii on corals at Kurusadai Island, Gulf of Mannar, India. Algae 25 (4): 205-216.

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ABSTRACT The marine red alga Kappaphycus alvarezii is a major source of κ-carrageenan. It has been introduced in 20 countries including India. Recently, several reports have expressed concerns about Kappaphycus invasion on Acropora corals at Kurusadai Island in the Gulf of Mannar, India, which is part of a marine bioreserve. To understand the extent of the Kappaphycus invasion, 27 randomly selected locations around Kurusadai Island and the mainland coast were surveyed during May-August 2008 and July 2009. Our rigorous sampling revealed that K. alvarezii was confined to two different patches of 105 m×55 m and 8 m×9 m located at the southeastern part of Kurusadai Island. The actual extent of the K. alvarezii canopy coverage was 76.7 m2, accounting for less than 0.0035% of the total coral reef area. The daily growth rate of the K. alvarezii at Kurusadai was 0.7%. K. alvarezii was not observed in the coral reef area of the adjoining Pullivasal and Poomarichan Islands or the Palk Bay area cultivation sites. The lack of functional reproductive cycle, low spore viability, and the absence of microscopic phases in the life cycle of this alga coupled with the abundance presence of herbivores may restrict the further spread of this alga, so its invasive potential at Kurusadai Island is considered remote. Keywords: Acropora, Corals, Gulf of Mannar, Invasion, Kappaphycus alvarezii, Kurusadai Island

43. Sundaravarman, K., Saravanakumar, A., Pravinkumar, M. and Kathiresan, K. (2015) Seasonal variation of environmental factors influencing benthic macrofaunal diversity in Parangipettai and Cuddalore coast (Southeast coast of India). International Journal of Marine Science 5 (16): 1-12. ABSTRACT An attempt was made with the diversity and seasonal variations of macrobenthic fauna and associated environmental factors influencing the benthic community in the inshore waters of southern Indian coast. Four seasonal collections were made from January–2013 to December–2013, such as, post-monsoon, summer, pre-monsoon and monsoon in the inshore waters of Parangipettai and Cuddalore coastal region of Southeast, India. Atmospheric temperature 28 –34.5 °C, water temperature 27.5 – 34 °C, salinity 27–34psu and pH 7.6–8.2 were recorded maximum at summer season and minimum at monsoon season. Dissolved oxygen rangers between 4.03 and 6.16 mg/l-1 were maximum at monsoon season and minimumat summer season.Altogether, 24 infaunal samples (Peterson grab 0.256 m2) were collected which revealed the occurrence of 86 species representing five diverse groups. Polychaetes were the dominant group (56%), followed by Amphipods (12%), Gastropods and Isopods (9%) and Bivalves (8%). Diversity 262


(H'log2) ranged between 4.030 (Cuddalore, monsoon) and 4.304 (Parangipettai, postmonsoon). K-Dominance curve drawn paralleled the trend of diversity indices. Cluster and MDS showed the similarity infaunal composition between stations and seasons. Some polychaetes were abundant more than other species i.e., Arabella mutans, Capitella capitata, Cossura coasta, Lumbrineris sp. and Pisionidens indica they are indicating that the particular area polluted with industrial waste. Keywords: Physico-chemical variation, Macrofauna, Sediment characteristic, Heavy metal

44. Susheela, P., Radha, R. and Ezhili, N. (2014) Diversity and distribution of aquatic insect population in Singanallur Lake, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. Journal of International Academic Research for Multidisciplinary 2 (5): 141-147. ABSTRACT Aquatic insects play ecological roles that are essential for the fresh water ecosystems to function properly. The aquatic insects are frequently surveyed as part of an environmental assessment or impact study. Also, the aquatic insects are considered one of the best biological indicators of water quality. This study deals with diversity and distribution of aquatic insects from three stations in the Singanallur Lake of Coimbatore district for a period of four months from December 2013 to March 2014 from the three sampling sites of the lake. The aquatic insects were sampled systematically and randomly in station-wise habitats, using standard protocols. The insects belonging to the orders Hemiptera, Coleoptera, Diptera, Odonata, Trichoptera, and Ephemeroptera were collected from December 2013 to March 2014 from the sampling sites. Hemiptera ranked first with the large population of individuals and percentage (1555 and 48.5%). The orders followed by Hemiptera were Coleoptera (631, 19.6%) Diptera (505, 15.7%), Odonata (333, 10.3%), Trichoptera (119, 3.7%) and Ephemeroptera (61, 1.9%). Keywords: Aquatic Insects, Biological Indicators, Environmental Assessment, Ecological Roles, Ecosystem.

45. Thangavelu, P. and Poovannan, P. (1994) On some aspects of biology of the clam Meretrix casta (CHEMNITZ) in Muttukadu backwater. Journal of the Marine Biological Association of India 36 (1&2): 77-80.

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ABSTRACT In the Muttukadu backwater Meretrix casta (CHEMNITZ) is a continuous breeder with two peak periods of spawning – March-April and in August-September. The length composition of commercially exploited clams ranged between 22 mm and 42 mm and the 28.0-33.9 mm group was predominant. Large scale mortality of clams in the fish culture pond and backwater was observed in May 1985 and March 1987 respectively. An attempt was made to correlate spawning and mortality of clams in the backwater with salinity, temperamre and dissolved oxygen. Keywords: Meretrix casta, Muttukadu, Backwater, Fish culture pond

46. Venkataramman, K. (1999) Freshwater Cladocera (Crustacea) of Southern Tamil Nadu. Journal of Bombay Natural History Society 96 (2): 268-280. ABSTRACT The investigation on the taxonomy of Cladocera shows that about 46 species belonging to five families Sididae, Daphniidae, Moinidae. Macrothricidae and Chydoridae are represented in and around southern Tamil Nadu, of which 34 are new records. The species composition of Cladocera in the present study has some features unique to this region Leptodoridae, Halopedidae and Polyphemidae are absent and species belonging to the genera Pleuroxus as well as Ceriodaphnia are scarce. Only four species of Cladocera are distinctly dominat in the limnetic zooplankton of southern Tamil Nadu. They are Daphnia similis, Ceriodaphnia cornuta, Moina micrura and Diaphanosoma excisum. Littoral regions of the wetlands of southern Tamil Nadu are dominated by Psedosida bidentata and Latonopsis australis, two co-occuring members of the family Sididae. The tropicopolitan and cosmopolitan forms of Cladocera predominate the southern Tamil Nadu wetlands. Two unexpected species Daphnia longicephala and Daphnia projecta are recorded for the first time in India. Two rare species, namely Alona cf. kaarelica and Graptoleberis testudinaria were also found in the present study. Keywords: Cladocera, 46 species, Tamil Nadu, Freshwater, Wetlands

47. Wall, F. (1918) Notes on a collection of sea snakes from Madras. Journal of Bombay Natural History Society 25 (4): 599-607.

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ABSTRACT The Coromandal coast was surveyed during June, July 1972 during which 172 sea snakes were collected. The snakes belonged to 9 different species with the dominance of Hydrophis genera. Keywords: Sea snakes, Coromandal coast

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Abhisheka, K., David, J.P., Prashanth, M.B., Seshadri, K.S. and Ganesh, T. (2013) First detailed survey of waterbirds in Tirunelveli and Tuticorin districts, Tamil Nadu, India. Journal of Threatened Taxa 5 (12): 4641-4652. ABSTRACT The semi-arid districts of Tirunelveli and Tuticorin in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu consist of numerous wetlands in the form of irrigation tanks, interconnected by an ancient network of canals, and fed by the rivers originating from the Western Ghats. While these irrigation tanks have socio-economic and cultural significance, very little is known of their ecological importance. These tanks have the potential to harbor good populations of resident and wintering waterbirds but no studies have been done to confirm this. A survey was carried out in 230 irrigation tanks of various sizes in the two districts from November 2008 to January 2011. A total of 83 waterbird species were recorded. Indian Pond Heron Ardeola grayii occurred in most of the surveyed tanks. Large concentrations of wintering waterfowl such as Eurasian Wigeon Anas penelope, Northern Pintail Anas acuta, Garganey Anas querquedula were recorded in tanks closer to the coast. Based on our survey, six sites with large waterbird concentrations have been identified, one of which is Vagaikulam, an active heronry currently under threat from tree felling. These sites along with associated wetlands are important for the long term conservation of waterbirds in the region. Keywords: Heronry, Irrigation tanks, Long term monitoring, Waterfowl

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Ali, A.H.M.S., Asokan, S. and Manikannan, R. (2010) Habitat-related Density and Activity Patterns of the White-breasted Kingfisher Halcyon smyrnensis in Cauvery Delta, Southern India. Podoces 5 (1): 54-62.

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ABSTRACT Population density and activity patterns of the White-breasted Kingfisher Halcyon smyrnensis were studied in the Cauvery Delta of Tamil Nadu, Southern India from 2004 to 2006. Population density was estimated by a line transect method. White-breasted Kingfisher density varied between 70 and145 individuals per square km. The river-banks generally supported highest numbers than agricultural lands or social forests. The Whitebreasted Kingfisher population showed year-on-year variations in all three habitats, reaching, respectively, high densities during 2005 (137/km2), 2006 (125/km2) and 2006 (95/km2). Significant seasonal density variations in each habitat were also recorded (P0.05) between years and seasons, but varied (P