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Vidanage, S.P.(Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences & Technology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2024-11-08)
A global level Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) commissioned by the High-Level Panel for A Sustainable Ocean Economy (The Ocean Panel) to strengthen the evidence base of the forthcoming “Towards a Sustainable Ocean Economy” ...
Wang, Weiqiang; Kumara, T.P.; Zhang, Zhenqiu; Luo, Yao; Pan, Gang(Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences & Technology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2024-11-08)
This study outlines a comprehensive plan to monitor coastal currents variations in Southern Sri Lanka. Recognizing the region's critical role in the Northern Indian Ocean's salinity balance and its susceptibility to climate ...
Huang, Lei; Zhuang, Wei; Lu, Wenfang; Zhang, Yang; Edwing, Deanna; Hai, Xiao(Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences & Technology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2024-11-08)
It has been reported that the sea level falls in the tropical Southwest Indian Ocean (SWIO) from the 1960s to the early 2000s. However, a rising trend of 4.05 ± 0.56 cm/decade has occurred during the recent two decades ...
Nethmini, R.T.; He, Qing; Hou, Qinghua; Chen, Qingxiang; Li, Xiaolei; Zhang, Tianyu; Li, Nan(Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences & Technology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2024-11-08)
Leaf endospheres harbor diverse bacterial communities, comprising generalists and specialists, that profoundly affect ecosystem functions. However, the ecological dynamics of generalist and specialist leaf-endophytic ...
Guan, Yi; Hohn, Sönke; Wild, Christian; Merico, Agostino(Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences & Technology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2024-11-08)
Coral reefs are increasingly threatened by global and local stressors, with their responses varying based on environmental conditions. This study used coral reef occurrence data, representing long-term adaptation, combined ...
Priyadarshana, Tilak(Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences & Technology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2024-11-08)
The world is currently grappling with an unprecedented water crisis, driven by a complex interplay of environmental, social, and economic factors. Over 2 billion people live in regions experiencing high water stress, a ...
Rodrigo, M.C.S.; Sanjaya, H.L.K.; Jayasinghe, U.A.D.(Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences & Technology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2024-11-08)
With the emerging anthropogenic activities, the excess nutrient levels within reservoirs may become a threat to the balance of aquatic ecosystem leading to drastic changes. This study was done to investigate whether there ...
Rajith, T.; Atapaththu, K.S.S.; Asanthi, H.B.(Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences & Technology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2024-11-08)
Non-target aquatic plants in agricultural lands are highly vulnerable to various stresses including agrochemicals. The present study assessed the stress responses of aquatic macrophyte Azolla sp. and its symbiotic Anabaena ...
Senavirathna, S.H.R.; Nuwansi, K.K.T.; Radampola, K.(Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences & Technology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2024-11-08)
The substrate will create a suitable environment for the growth of aquatic plants. It provides a place to roots, source of nutrients and in some cases medium to reproduce. Inappropriate particle size of the substrate will ...
Perera, K.G.M.C.; Sanuja, R.G.; Herath, S.S.(Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences & Technology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2024-11-08)
Aquaponics produce both fish and plant in one production system and efficiently utilize the resources. This study was designed to evaluate suitable substrate for betel plant (Piper betle) in an aquaponic system with guppy ...
Kottage, K.S.G.; Asanthi, H.B.; Wijewardene, L.N.(Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences & Technology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2024-11-08)
Worldwide interest in organic farming is growing, due to human health risks and the environmental effects of commercial inorganic fertilizers. However, the low availability of nitrogen (N) in organic fertilizers poses a ...
Jayawardhane, S.S.; Jayasinghe, U.A.D.; Wijewardene, L.N.(Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences & Technology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2024-11-08)
Diel Vertical Migration (DVM) is a behavior displayed by many zooplankton in freshwater and marine habitats to avoid the visual predation risk. Usually, they perform a behavior pattern of ascending to the upper pelagic ...
Thinujan, M.; Maithreepala, R.A.; Asanthi, H.B.; Atapaththu, K.S.S.(Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences & Technology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2024-11-08)
Microalgae are an ecologically important group of organisms in the aquatic environment due to their major role as primary producers. They are highly vulnerable to an array of stresses including different types of manmade ...
Luxshayan, P.; Maithreepala, R.A.; Sanjaya, H.L.K.(Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences & Technology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2024-11-08)
Tannins are found in many field herbs and legumes. They are astringent and bitter plant polyphenols that bind, precipitate or shrink proteins and certain other organic compounds. Tannin is released to the environment by ...
Imasha, K.I.C.; Deepananda, K.H.M.A.; Bandara, E.G.K.Y.C.(Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences & Technology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2024-11-08)
Beach seine fishery is one of Sri Lanka's oldest fishing methods. The study aims to assess the status of beach seine harbors and fisheries activities, direct and indirect involvement of people, target species, management ...
Ekanayaka, E.M.T.C.; Sanuja, R.G.; Deepananda, K.H.M.A.(Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences & Technology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2024-11-08)
Small-scale fishery plays a key role in annual fish production in Sri Lanka. Ring net fishery in Dodanduwa area mainly targets the large school of frigate tuna (Auxis thazard). The present study includes (a) studying the ...