Primary productivity in Minicoy atoll (Lakshadweep) of Arabian Sea


92 / 81

Authors

  • P Kaladharan Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, P.B. No 1603, Cochin — 682 014, India

Abstract

Primary productivity in Minicoy atoll during 1990 - 1992 was estimated from
five stations around the island from the diurnal curves prepared for dissolved
oxygen. Areas characterised by seagrass beds recorded a maximum productivity
of 3.48 g Cm3 d and the open sea registered a minimum of 0.97g Cm3d,
with an average productivity of 2.42 g cm3 d. Major contribution of NPP was
due to seagrasses (54 %) and seaweeds (31 %). Since the results indicated
heterotrophic conditions, the need to protect the highly productive seagrass
beds in Minicoy atoll against human interferences is projected.

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.

Author Biography

  • P Kaladharan, Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, P.B. No 1603, Cochin — 682 014, India
    Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute,
    P.B. No 1603, Cochin — 682 014, India

Downloads

Issue

Vol. 45 No. 2 (1998)

Section

Note

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

Kaladharan, P. (2011). Primary productivity in Minicoy atoll (Lakshadweep) of Arabian Sea. Indian Journal of Fisheries, 45(2), 211-215. https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJF/article/view/8752