At
present the Center is actively engaged in following wide range of
research programs.
- Study
of the ecology and geochemical processes of mangroves
- Study
of the population dynamics, management and assessment of marine
fish stock.
- Culture
of fish and their study on growth on different artificial diets.
- Taxonomy
and biology of invertebrates.
- Culture
of shrimps, Crabs and Oysters.
- Culture
of phytoplankton's and extraction of their biology active compounds
- Study
of taxonomy, distribution biogeny and biochemistry of marine.
- Identification,
distribution distribution and biology of commercially important
crustaceans and mollusks their management and bio-monitoring.
In
addition to above mentioned research programs the Center also
undertake programs related to coastal communities such as
environmental awareness, coastal management and effective
utilization of marine resources and their management. these
issues are also highlighted through seminars and symposiums. |
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- Distribution
& abundance of fish assessment & management of coastal
pollution.
- Social
economic aspects of fisherman residing in villages along the
coast of sindh.
- Developing
management measure for the fish stocks of sandspit water.
- The
culture and fattening of edible crab (Scylla serrata).
- Development
of fishery for window pane oyster Placuna Placenta L.
- Assessment
of biological activity in marine cyanobacterial species from
coastal & near-shore environment.
- Marine
environmental impact assessment (coastal pollution)
- Population
dynamics & dispersal pattern of fiddler crabs in mangrove
areas of Karachi coast.
- Effects
of eutrophication on the quality of seafood harvested from local
waters by assessing the health status of one coastal community
(Rehri Village, Korangi creek).
- Distribution
and abundance of fiddler crabs in the mangrove areas of Karachi
coast.
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