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New Record of Neobythites steatiticus Alcock, 1894 (Actinopterygii: Ophidiidae) from the Marine Waters of Iraq

The first record of Neobythites steatiticus in the Iraqi waters of the Arabian Gulf is reported based on a single specimen 370 mm in total length, obtained from south of Faw City Peninsula, Basrah, Iraq, Arabian Gulf. This account represents the northernmost range extension of this species i... (29 Jul., 2014)

New Record of the Keeltail Pomfret, Taractes rubescens (Jordan & Evermann, 1887) (Perciformes: Bramidae) from the Sea of Oman

A specimen of the keeltail pomfret Taractes rubescens (890 mm) was collected from off the coast ofMuscat City, Sultanate of Oman on the Sea of Oman and constitutes the first record inthe Sea of Oman and northern extension in its range. (27 Apr., 2014)

Distribution and Diversity of Intertidal Macrofauna of Dharmadam Beach, South West Coast of India

This contribution presents the abundance and diversity of macrofauna in the pristine intertidal regions of Dharmadam beach along the Kerala coast (South West coast of India) during August 2009 to January 2011.The width of the beach is 15-30m, which alternates according to the tidal height. Envir... (24 Apr., 2014)

Diversity of Infaunal Macrobenthic Community in the Intertidal Zone of Vellar Estuary (Southeast Coast of India)

The diversity and seasonal variations of an intertidal macrobenthic communities link with abiotic variables were investigated in the Vellar estuary, Southeast coast of India. Samples were collected seasonally over a one year period from four different transects based on salinity gradients. Totall... (11 Aug., 2014)

Pattern of Center Periphery Relationship in Small Islands: A Case Study in Karimunjawa Islands, Indonesia

The main purpose of this article is to analyze the dynamic patterns of hegemonic centre-periphery relationship in a remote islands (in this respect is Karimunjawa Islands) located at the Java Sea, Indonesia. Besides, this article also intends to study the extent to which the advance of commun... (17 Apr., 2014)

Confirmed Record of Whitebarred Rubberlip, Plectorhinchus playfairi (Pellegrin, 1914) (Pisces: Haemulidae) from Jubail, Saudi Arabia, Arabian Gulf

The first record of Plectorhinchus playfairi from the Arabian Gulf coast of Saudi Arabia is reported based on one specimen (270 mm TL) collected from the waters around the coasts of Jubail City. This species has not been recorded from this area although it has been recorde... (19 Mar., 2014)

Hydrometeorological Parameters and Space Temporal Variation of Hydrological Parameters in GuacanayaboÂ´s Gulf, Cuba, Relation to Pink Shrimp ( Farfantepenaeus notialis ) Catches Decrease

The hydrological parameters of Guacanayabo’s gulf are described. Monitoring campaigns were made in 2008-2009 period, with a total of 11 expeditions: three of them in spring (April/May 2008 and May 2009), five in summer (June/July/August 2008 and June/July 2009) and three in autumn (Septe... (11 Mar., 2014)

The Nutrient and Carbon Dynamics that Mutually Benefit Coral and Seagrass in Mixed Habitats under the Influence of Groundwater at Bise Coral Reef, Okinawa, Japan

The coral species, Montipora digitata and seagrass, Thalassia hemprichii , co-inhabit the southern portion of the reef moat in Bise, Okinawa, Japan. To elucidate the biogeochemical relationship between coral and seagrass in mixed communities of the coral reef ecosystem, the carb... (04 Jan., 2014)

Integration as a Significance Factor in Effective Coastal Management: Egypt as a Case Study

In the last two decades, integration and collaboration have become common themes in coastal management. They are advocated for their holistic approach that considers management outcomes rather than narrow jurisdictions of individual issues. Being more specific; Integrated Coastal Zone Manageme... (25 Oct., 2013)

The Aqaba Marine Protected Area -- Integration of Marine Science and Resource Management in the Gulf of Aqaba-Red Sea

Aqaba has great strategic importance being Jordan’s only maritime access point. Within this geographically restricted area there is a need to accommodate industry, trade, and tourism with concurrent environmental conservation practices. Jordan has recognized the need to follow a plan that d... (18 Oct., 2013)

Sex Ratio Variation of the Omani Indian Oil Sardine Sardinella longiceps (Valenciennes, 1847)

During the period 2004–2008, a total of 1590 (1022 females and 568 males) Omani Indian oil sardines ( Sardinella longiceps ) were randomly sampled from a landing site in Al-Seeb, Sultanate of Oman, to determine sex ratio. The results were compared with the results of a previous... (05 Nov., 2013)

Coupling of Shoreline Erosion and Biodiversity Loss: Examples from the Black Sea

The shoreline zone is an area where the sea and land contact and plays a very important role in integrating a sea and its watershed in a whole system. Among the main environmental problems of the coastal zones, two critical ones are - coastal erosion and a biodiversity loss. Problems are most ... (23 Sep., 2013)

Low-input Modified Extensive Shrimp Culture Systems for Penaeus monodon Restrain Vibriosis

It was hypothesized that an outbreak of vibriosis can be restrained in ponds with a low stocking density (~5 post-larvae m -2 ) till harvest. Therefore, during a 135 day production cycle of Penaeus monodon at an aquaculture facility, we monitored (i) physico-chemical parameters (ii) abundanc... (17 Aug., 2013)

Comparative Ultrastructural and Biochemical Studies of Four Demosponges from Gulf of Mannar, India

Marine sponge explorations at Gulf of Mannar (GoM), India in the past few years (2003-2009) revealed around forty sponge species that lead to various comprehensive studies on chemicobiological molecules including collagens and their applications. Basing on the preliminary evaluations on collagen ... (22 Jul., 2013)

Tracking the Response of Phytoplankton following Gyttja Disturbance: a Mesocosm Field Study in Myall Lakes, New South Wales, Australia

This study determined whether artificially mixing gyttja, an organic sediment that contains high levels of NH4, with its overlying waters, affected phytoplankton abundance and species composition in Myall Lake (NSW, Australia). A series of mesocosms was employed, with three mesocosms being design... (04 Sep., 2013)

A Stable Isotope Study of the Relationship between Coral Tissues and Zooxanthellae in a Seasonal Tropical Environment of East Kalimantan, Indonesia

This study assessed variations in the relationship between zooxanthellae and their coral hosts seasonally and spatially. Carbon and nitrogen stable isotopes ( d 13 C and d 15 N) were used to analyze the patterns of nutritional transport between coral and zooxanthellae. Studies of tempo... (02 Jul., 2013)

Representation of Coastal Upwelling and Environmental Interactions in the Southern Benguela in Satellite Era Reanalysis

The ability of ocean and atmosphere reanalysis products to represent coastal upwelling in the southern Benguela (28°-36°S, 14°-20°E) is studied in the period 1980-2008. Mean maps, depth sections and seasonal cycle are analyzed for ocean color, sea surface temperature (SST), vertic... (12 Jul., 2013)

Geochemical Fractionation of Copper (Cu), Lead (Pb), and Zinc (Zn) in Sediment and their Correlations with Concentrations in Bivalve Mollusc Anadara indica from Coastal Area of Banten Province, Indonesia

Surface sediments collected from four sampling stations, each from the coastal area of Tanjung Pasir, Tangerang, and coastal areas of Panimbang, Pandeglang, Banten Province have been geochemically [easily, freely, leachable or exchangeable (EFLE), acid-reducible/Fe-Mn Oxides, oxidisable-organic a... (07 Jun., 2013)

Caspian Rapid Sea Level Changing Impact on Estuaries Morphodynamic Deformation

In this paper, the evaluation of sedimentary-morphodynamic deformation of main estuaries of rivers in the southern coasts of the Caspian Sea is main target. With selecting, eight main rivers and by sampling of sediments on them in the beach zones, geometry of surrounded beach structure, morphodyn... (02 Jul., 2013)

Performance Assessment of Lokoja Confluence Beach as a Tourist Site in Kogi State, Nigeria

Beach tourism is a global phenomenon mainly in coastal areas of countries with unique and favorable shorelines. However, certain inland waterways serve same purpose of beach tourism. This research (as its objectives) exposes the condition of amenities, identifies associated socio-economic benefit... (02 Jul., 2013)