01-05 December 2025
INCOIS, Hyderabad, India.
| Abstract Submission No. | ABS-08-0038 |
| Title of Abstract | Assessment of the mesopelagic resources of the eastern Arabian Sea- Implications for Sustainable Exploitation |
| Authors | Meera K M*, Smitha B R, Sanjeevan V N, Akash S, Mahesh Kumar R S |
| Organisation | Centre for Marine Living Resources and Ecology (CMLRE) |
| Address | ATAL BHAVAN Kochi, Kerala, India Pincode: 682508 E-mail: meerakm2020@gmail.com |
| Country | India |
| Presentation | Oral |
| Abstract | The present study helps provide information on the biomass of mesopelagic Nektons and myctophids from mid-water trawl surveys carried out in the Eastern Arabian Sea. In this paper, the swept area method has been attempted in conjunction with a spatial grid analysis in order to estimate the bimodal distribution of nektons and Myctophids in the Eastern Arabian Sea. The effort has been essential in assessing the feasibility of Nekton and myctophids for future exploitation and their role in the carbon sequestration mechanism. The work represents part of the quantification of Mesopelagic resources and its potential in fisheries management. The myctophid biomass is also converted into carbon and the efficiency of the trophic is evaluated. This research findings would, facilitate the management of the developing mesopelagic nekton and myctophid fishery as this is the first detailed study from Eastern Arabian Seas with its implication on the sustainability of global fisheries. |
| Are you part of IIOE-2 endorsed project | no |
| Keywords | Biomass, Mesopelagic, Myctophids, Swept area, Arabian Sea |
| For Awards | yes |
| Date Of Birth | 09-04-1986 |
| ECSN Registration Number | LM 672 |