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Nutritional, Microbial and Sensory Quality of Solar Tent Dried (Samva Nyengo) and Open Sun Dried Copadichromis virginalis-Utaka (Pisces; Cichlidae)

A comparative analysis of solar tent drying (Samva Nyengo) and open sun drying were evaluated for their effectiveness on quality of Copadichromis virginalis on nutritional content, microbial load and sensory quality. Solar tent dried and open sun dried Copadichromis virginalis contained 62... (01 May, 2017)

Antibacterial Activity of the Crude Extract of a Gastropod Cellana radiata (Born, 1778) from the Visakhapatnam Coast, Andhra Pradesh, India

The present study was carried out to evaluate the antibacterial activity of crude extracts of Cellana radiata collected from Visakhapatnam coast, Andhra Pradesh. The whole animal extracts from methanol and ethyl acetate were obtained by both dry and wet methods and tested for their activity ... (08 May, 2017)

The Parasites Monascus sp. (Fellodistomidae) and Helicometrina nimia (Linton, 1910) (Opecoelidae) Digenea of Pampus argenteus and Greasy Grouper Epinephelus tauvina (Forsskål, 1775) (Teleostei: Serranidae) Fishes, Arabian Gulf, New Host and New Geographical Records

On the new investigation of some Trematode fauna of Arabian Gulf fishes, Monascus sp. a digenea parasite of pampus argenteus and Helicometrina nimia of greasy grouper, Epinephelus tauvina are register. Fish specimens were collected during the year 2016. A description of the studied... (21 Apr., 2017)

Effects of Urbanization on the Heavy Metal Concentrations in the Red Sea Coastal Sediments, Egypt

The total concentrations of heavy metals (Cu, Zn, Pb, Cd, Fe, Mn, Ni and Co) were determined in surface sediments from the coastal area of the Red Sea in four cities (Ras-Gharib, Hurghada, Safaga, and Qusier). In all sediment samples, the mean concentration ranges in (µg/g) of the studie... (04 May, 2017)

Spatial and Temporal Environmental Variable Affect of the Lower Meghna River & Its Estuary on Macrobenthic Fauna, Bangladesh

Present study was conducted in the lower Meghna River and its Estuary at Chandpur, Barisal, Bhola, Hatiya and Sandwip during monsoon and post-monsoon season. A total of 17 major taxa were identified of which 10 and 15 were recorded during monsoon and post-monsoon season respectively. Macrobent... (03 May, 2017)

Contamination of Cu, Zn, Fe and Mn in Katsuwonus pelamis (Linnaeus, 1758) from Karachi Fish Harbor and Potential Risks to Human Health

In the present study, skipjack tuna ( Katsuwonus pelamis ) from the Karachi coast between 2006 and 2011 were chosen and analyzed for the Fe, Mn, Cu and Zn levels in the edible dorsal tissues, livers, kidney, gills and gonads. The liver tissues had the highest concentrations of metals (623&plus... (05 Apr., 2017)

Zooplankton of Iraqi Marine Water North West Arabian Gulf

Samples were collected from seven stations in Iraqi marine water at North west Arabian Gulf by a plankton net (0.120 mm mesh-size and 40 cm mouth aperture) during July 2009 and March 2010. The population density of zooplankton ranged between 185 ind./m 3 during March 2010 to 32856 ind./m 3 d... (19 Mar., 2017)

The Hydromorphology of the Caspian Sea

The analysis of hydrology and morphologic characteristics of the Caspian Sea is main target in this paper. So by long term marine data analysis, the hydromorphology properties of Caspian Sea (morphology, fluctuation, temperature, salinity and transparency) have been studied. The main results s... (15 Feb., 2017)

Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH) in the Soil of West Qurna-2 Oil Field Southern Iraq

This study focused on the determinate the concentrations of Total hydrocarbon by using spectroflurometer, for soil in ten stations at West Qurna-2 oil field. The regional distribution of TPHs at the present study showed a highest concentration of TPHs during spring at station 10 (41.86 μg/g... (02 Mar., 2017)

Meiofaunal Distribution across the Oxygen Minimum Zone of Continental Margin, North East Arabian Sea

A quantitative study of metazoan meiofauna across the oxygen minimum zone (OMZ) of continental margin in the N-E Arabian Sea in the depth range 500-1965 m was carried out in September-November 2008. Bottom water oxygen and sediment organic carbon showed large variation between stations. The bo... (06 Mar., 2017)

Stock Differentiation of Goldband Goatfish Upeneus moluccensis from the Red Sea and the Mediterranean Sea Using Morphometric Analysis

The goldband goatfish Upeneus moluccensis is one of the several Lessepsian fish species that has migrated from Red Sea (original habitat) through Suez Canal and settled in the Mediterranean Sea (new habitat). The differences in environment may affect the phenotype of the fish species and thus ... (25 Feb., 2017)

First Records of Albinism and Dorsal Fin Anomaly Cases in Two Fish Species Collected from Jubail Vicinity, Arabian Gulf, Saudi Arabia

Two fish specimens with cases of albinism Epinephelus areolatus (Family: Epinephelidae) and dorsal fin aberration Argyrops spinifer (Family: Sparidae), were obtained during fishery surveys in Jubail City waters, Saudi Arabia, Arabian Gulf. These are the first documented cases of albinism a... (24 Feb., 2017)

Total Petroleum Hydrocarbon in Selected Fish of Shatt Al-Arab River, Iraq

This study represent the concentrations of TPH in six commercial Luciobarbus xanthopterus , Ctenophyngodon idella , Cyprinus carpio , Tilapia zillii , Palaniza abu and Leuciscus vorax from Shatt Al-Arab river. The highest concentrations of TPH were found in Leuciscus vorax in during ... (10 Jan., 2017)

Spit Migration Evolution across the Estuary of Rosetta Branch of the Nile River in Egypt

Coastal geomorphology changes are commonly experienced phenomena. Its study is important for the overall and sustainable strategy for integrated coastal zone management and forecasting of the future coastal changes. Impacts such as these not only affect the estuarine ecology, they also impact ... (15 Feb., 2017)

Identification of Novel Metabolites along with the Assessment of Metal Toxicity and its Implication in Marine Red Alga Hypnea musciformis

Marine algae are known to contain a wide variety of bioactive compounds, biomaterials derived from marine algae have commercial applications in pharmaceutical, medical, cosmetic, nutraceutical, food and agricultural industries. Marine algae are found to contain high amount of nutrients, vitami... (12 May, 2016)

Micropropagation and in Vitro Flowering of an Ornamental Aquarium Plant Lindernia antipoda L. (Alston)

Lindernia antipoda L. (Alston) is one of the valuable aquatic ornamental plants which have a bright potential in the aquarium trade. In the present study a protocol for rapid shoot multiplication and in vitro flowering from axillary bud was developed. Half MS media with 1 mg/L benzylaminop... (23 Sep., 2016)

Nutrient Profile of Commercial Fish Feeds under Different Storage Conditions

This study was conducted to give detail account of nutrient deterioration of fish feed under storage in tropical condition. Three popular commercial catfish diet were used for this study namely Coppens ® , Multifeed ® and Vitafeed ® and were stored under open and air tight condit... (07 Sep., 2016)

On Burrow Morphology of the Ghost Crab Ocypode ceratophthalmus (Decapoda;Brachyura: Ocypodidae) from Sandy Shore of Gujarat, India

Burrow morphology of brachyuran crab Ocypode ceratophthalmus was studied at two different sites located on the Saurashtra coast of Gujarat state, India. Diluted resin was poured in the burrows for burrow cast. Crab, if emerged out from the burrow, was caught and carapace width and sex... (23 Feb., 2016)

Profit Efficiency and Profit Progress among Small Scale Fish Farmers in Niger State, Nigeria: MLE Econometric Profit Frontier Function Approach

Self-sufficiency in fish production has been an issue in Nigeria given the quantum of high demand and high expenditure incurred in importation of this product which directly contributes to devaluation of the country currency which in extension impaired the economy status (development and growt... (11 Mar., 2016)

Bioconcentration Factor and Translocation Factor of Copper (Cu) in Avicennia sp. at Rawameneng and Blanakan Ponds, Subang Regency, West Java, Indonesia

Mangrove has important role in estuarine area. In Subang Regency, mangrove is combined with ponds in order to improve the quality of environment. Bioconcentration factor and translocation factor can be used to understand the ability of mangrove in accumulating heavy metal. The objective of thi... (09 Dec., 2015)