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OVERVIEW

The Aquatic Biodiversity & Systematics Research Community at the Department of Aquatic Biology & Fisheries, University of Kerala, is led by Prof. A. Biju Kumar.

Over the past two decades, the lab has discovered numerous new genera and species of aquatic organisms from both marine and freshwater environments while also training many researchers in taxonomy. The lab’s success is largely due to a dedicated team of young and passionate researchers who collaborate with leading taxonomists worldwide to stay updated with the latest knowledge. Additionally, the lab maintains strong relationships with citizen scientists and fisherfolk across India to continually update information on aquatic biodiversity.

The major taxa currently under investigation include Cnidaria, Crustacea, Mollusca, Echinodermata, marine turtles, pelagic birds, and marine mammals. The lab’s policy is to collaborate with experts in the field to produce high-quality research. Furthermore, the team is actively involved in training, capacity building, and extension activities, continually expanding their research into allied areas.

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RESEARCH FOCUS

Taxonomy and Systematics

Topics: Marine Mammals, Pelagic Birds, Snakes (freshwater and marine), Fish (Marine and Freshwater), Echinodermata, Crustacea, Mollusca, Cnidaria (Jellyfish and sea anemones), Porifera.

Biology

Topics: Invasion Biology, Breeding and Feeding Biology, Ethology.

Ecology

Topics: Trophic modelling, Plastic pollution.

Parasitology

Topics: Metazoan parasites of fish (focus on Crustacea).

Extension and Training

Topics: Biodiversity (mapping, register, and policy), Taxonomy, Ornamental fish keeping, and aquarium.

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Journals & Publications

Discover a world of knowledge through our articles and Interventions .

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Comprehensive Guide to Monitoring Marine Litter and Analysing Microplastics in Aquatic Ecosystems

A. Biju Kumar | Suvarna S.Devi

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Communicating Biological Research Through Photos

Nisanth H.P | Vishnu H. | Chinnu Viswanathan | Biju Kumar A.

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In the News: Our Research Making Headlines

May 2024
The report in "The Hindu"

Two shipwrecks off Thiruvananthapuram coast are today home to a rich array of marine life, finds study
212 species of macrofauna documented from the two wrecks

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