Aquatic mammals, a diverse group encompassing whales, dolphins, seals, and manatees, have evolved remarkable adaptations to thrive in water environments. These captivating creatures are uniquely equipped for their marine lifestyles, with streamlined bodies, specialized limbs, and often, a layer of blubber for insulation. Whales, the largest aquatic mammals, navigate vast ocean expanses with incredible intelligence and communication skills. Dolphins, known for their playful behavior, exhibit intricate social structures and echolocation abilities. Seals and sea lions, with their semi-aquatic lifestyle, demonstrate agility both in water and on land. Manatees, gentle herbivores, graze in coastal waters, representing a different facet of aquatic mammalian life. Their existence underscores the importance of marine ecosystems. As sentient beings dependent on oceanic habitats, these mammals play integral roles in maintaining ecological balance, making them subjects of fascination, research, and conservation efforts worldwide. Understanding their physiology, behavior, and conservation needs is crucial for preserving these extraordinary creatures and the delicate marine environments they call home.
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Virendra Kumar Goswami, Indian Institute of Technology, India
Title : Conditionally pathogenic microparasites (Microsporidia and Myxosporea) of mullet fish potential objects of mariculture in the Black and Azov Seas
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Title : New approaches to assessing and managing the multispecies fishery in the Gulf of Thailand
Pavarot Noranarttragoon, Department of Fisheries, Thailand
Title : Integrating art, science and rural development: The multifaced role of aquarium keeping
T V Anna Mercy, Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies, India
Title : Seaweed aquaculture policy gap analyses in Indonesia, Kenya, and Tanzania
Megan Considine, The Nature Conservancy, Puerto Rico
Title : Comparative analyses of monofilament and multifilament gillnets in Asa River, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
Ogundare Taye Tobi, University of Ilorin, China