INFLUENCE OF BIOFOULING ON THE OYSTER SETTLEMENT IN THE VICINITY OF A POWER STATION, INDIA


110 / 95

Authors

  • N Sasikumar Department of Zoology, University of Madras, Madras, India
  • K V K Nair Department of Zoology, University of Madras, Madras, India
  • Jayapaul Azariah Department of Zoology, University of Madras, Madras, India

Abstract

Settlement studies on Crassostrea madrasensis were made using exf)erimental test panels (15x10 cm) suspended
at various depths (1^,5 and 7m) from Madras Atomic Power Station jetty. The species showed
continuous settlement throughout the year with two maxima; one in April and the other in October. While
the species showed maximum growth rates at the intake filter gate, growth rates were relatively low at
the condenser outfall of the power station possibly due to the altered environmental conditions at the
latter location. Survival rate of C. madrasensis was relatively low on panels having green mussel and
barnacle settlement as compared to those panels free of these foulants. The paper discusses the importance
of biofouling assessment in selection of suitable sites for coastal aquaculture.

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.

Author Biographies

  • N Sasikumar, Department of Zoology, University of Madras, Madras, India
    Department of Zoology, University of Madras, Madras, India
  • K V K Nair, Department of Zoology, University of Madras, Madras, India
    Department of Zoology, University of Madras, Madras, India
  • Jayapaul Azariah, Department of Zoology, University of Madras, Madras, India
    Department of Zoology, University of Madras, Madras, India

Downloads

Issue

Vol. 37 No. 1 (1990)

Section

Articles

License

The copyright of the articles published in Indian Journal of Fisheries vests with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, who has the right to enter into any agreement with any organization in India or abroad engaged in reprography, photocopying, storage and dissemination of information contained in these journals. The Council has no objection in using the material, provided the information is being utilized for academic purpose but not for commercial use. Due credit line should be given to the ICAR where information will be utilized.

How to Cite

Sasikumar, N., Nair, K. V. K., & Azariah, J. (2011). INFLUENCE OF BIOFOULING ON THE OYSTER SETTLEMENT IN THE VICINITY OF A POWER STATION, INDIA. Indian Journal of Fisheries, 37(1), 45-50. https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJF/article/view/10425