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.
Title : Application of artificial intelligence and NISAR satellite to study the air sea CO2 exchange and aquatic toxicology to develop ‘Aquatic Pollution Remediation Technologies’(PART)
Virendra Goswami, Indian Institute of Technology, India
Title : Seasonal habitat shifts and purse seine dependence of mene maculata in the Taiwan strait: Early indicators of climate driven ecosystem change
Ipsita Biswas, National Taiwan Ocean University, Taiwan
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Kidanie Misganaw Bezabih, University of Gondar, Ethiopia
Title : National action plan for sustainable and resilient fisheries aquaculture system in Pakistan
Nazia Sher, National Institute of Maritime Affairs, Pakistan
Title : Conditionally pathogenic microparasites (Microsporidia and Myxosporea) of mullet fish potential objects of mariculture in the black and azov seas
Violetta M Yurakhno, A. O. Kovalevsky Institute of Biology of the Southern Seas of Russian Academy of Sciences, Russian Federation
Title : Variations in nutritional and bioactive properties of North Atlantic sea cucumber (Cucumaria frondosa): Role of seasonality, location, and processing
Amit Das, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada