OBSERVATIONS ON THE MARINE PLANKTON IN THE GULF OF KUTCH, OFF PORT OKHA


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Authors

  • M Bhaskaran Marine Biological Research Station, Port Okha
  • P Gopalakrishnan Marine Biological Research Station, Port Okha

Abstract

The quantitative and qualitative distribution of marine plankton off Port Okha, in
the Gulf of Kutch, are dealt with in this paper.
The monthly displacement volume of plankton varies from 3.8 to 14.6 ml. The
phyto-plankton shows a primary peak in September. Secondary peaks in January or
June are instances of local blooms of more than one genus and species of diatoms. The
primary peak of 1970 is the result of an autochthonous bloom of Chaetoceros spp. The
diatoms form the bulk of phytoplankton and the dinoflagellates are scarce.
The zooplankton also shows a similar bimodal distribution; the primary peak
occurring either in October or April and the secondary peak in March or December.

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Author Biographies

  • M Bhaskaran, Marine Biological Research Station, Port Okha
    Marine Biological Research Station, Port Okha
  • P Gopalakrishnan, Marine Biological Research Station, Port Okha
    Marine Biological Research Station, Port Okha

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Vol. 18 No. 1 & 2 (1971)

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How to Cite

Bhaskaran, M., & Gopalakrishnan, P. (2011). OBSERVATIONS ON THE MARINE PLANKTON IN THE GULF OF KUTCH, OFF PORT OKHA. Indian Journal of Fisheries, 18(1 & 2), 99-108. https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJF/article/view/13166