Competent Scientist in Environmental & Ocean Management
Dr. A.M. Ramesh, M.F.Sc., Ph.D.
Senior Scientific Officer
Karnataka Science & Technology Academy
Postal Address
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# 523/41, III Cross
10th Main, Banashankari I Stage
Bangalore – 560 050
Karnataka
India
Date of Birth & Age
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May 20, 1965 & 42 years
Phone
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+91 80 26712789
Mobile
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Fax
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+91 80 26711160
Email
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ramesh_aquatic@yahoo.co.in
ramesh.aquatic@gmail.com
09845258894
Education
Graduated from the University of Agricultural Sciences with B.F.Sc. (Bachelor of
Fisheries Science) in the year 1987 and completed M.F.Sc. (Master of Fisheries
Science) in the year 1989. Subsequently, completed Ph.D. in Aquatic Sciences
from the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore. During doctorate awarded
University Fellowship by the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore.
During Bachelors, Masters and Doctoral degree programmes, I have undergone
courses related to aquaculture, fish processing, fishing, economics, statistics,
environmental management, oceanography, marine science, sustainable
management of resources, biodiversity, limnology, rules & regulations governing
of effluent discharge and fisheries management.
A study on plankton dynamics in relation to the effluent discharge by a fertilizer
and an iron ore palletizing industries into the coastal waters of Mangalore was
carried out during masters. Thereafter took up doctoral research on the effect of
2 toxic heavy metals, mercury and cadmium, individually and in combination to
different life stages of the most widely cultured fresh water fish species, common
carp Cyprinus carpio (Linn.) was studied.
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International Trainings
I have availed the following two prestigious international fellowships:
Netherlands International Fellowship for “Alternative approach to fisheries
management” at International Agriculture Centre, Wageningen, Netherlands
from October 7, 2002 to November 24, 2002.
This course focused on fisheries co-management and related management tools.
The course presents the perspectives of various science disciplines on fisheries
management and evaluates the most common approaches: government-led
management, community management and co-management. During this training
course, we analyzed cases of fisheries co-management and discuss the
implications of choosing for a co-management approach. One of the primary tasks
of the fisheries manager is to balance the pressure on the fish stocks and the
aquatic habitat that results from exploitation with the carrying capacity of natural
populations and ecosystems. In this course, we examined and discussed the
toolkit available to the fisheries manager.
Ocean Governance: Policy, Law and Management” held from 24th May to
21st July 2006 at Dalhousie University, Halifax, Canada.
The training programme gave exposure to key issues in ocean governance
through an interdisciplinary approach. The course provided an overview on the
topics such as: Ocean Sciences, Law of the Sea and Ocean Governance, Media
and Communications, Negotiation and Project Cycle, Integrated Coastal and
Ocean Management, Fisheries and Aquaculture and Ocean Security, Energy,
Marine Transportation
During these two trainings, UNCLOS, code of conduct for responsible fishing,
fisheries management tools, environmental management and sustainable
resource management, international conventions and working of UN system were
learnt. Simulation exercises on international negotiations pertaining to
international laws of the sea were carried out.
Professional Experience
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Worked as Technical Assistant in an ecological monitoring project at the
Department of Aquatic Biology, College of Fisheries, Mangalore, which is
affiliated to the University of Agricultural Sciences from 16 th December
1992-31st December 1994. The work involved ecological monitoring in the
coastal waters where fertilizer and iron ore palletizing industries discharge
their effluents in the coastal waters of Mangalore, Karnataka State. There
after, a report on compliance with the environmental and pollution norms
of the Government was to be submitted. Compliance of effluent discharge
norms/ standards stipulated by the Govt. of India for a fertilizer factory
was verified and submitted a fortnightly report to the enforcing agency
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Involved in the activities of the Department. Assisted senior faculty by
taking practical classes in Limnology, Oceanography and Marine Biology.
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Subsequently, joined a Tiger Shrimp Hatchery (Penaeus monodon) called
M/s Cham Lukkung Pvt. Ltd., Karwar, Karnataka as Technical Manager
during 1st January 1995 - 10th January 1996. It was required to supervise
all sections of the hatchery – Algal, Maturation, Larval sections and Post
larval sections for production of healthy larvae of stockable size in an ecofriendly way. That apart, maintenance of effluent quality as the norms
stipulated by the Govt. The hatchery was considered as one of the well
managed one along the coast. Technical guidance in shrimp farm activities
to farmers.
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Worked as Research Associate for an ecological monitoring project at
the Department of Aquatic Biology, College of Fisheries, Mangalore and
worked during 10th January 1996- 31st March 1998. The work involved
monitoring of the treated iron ore effluents discharged from Kudremukh
Iron Ore Company Limited, a Government of India undertaking. In order to
assess the toxicity of the effluent on different aquatic biota, laboratory
bioassay studies were conducted on the fresh water fish Cyprinus carpio
and an inter-tidal organism, green mussel Perna viridis. The phyto and
zooplankton diversity of the area was analyzed, which is an indicator of the
effect of effluent on the organisms at the lower trophic level in the food
web. Compliance of effluent discharge norms/ standards stipulated by the
Govt. of India was verified and submitted a fortnightly report to the
enforcing agency. That apart, took classes in Limnology, Oceanography
and Marine Biology.
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Thereafter worked as Consultant at a Tiger Shrimp Farm (Penaeus
monodon) and worked from 1st April 1998 - 30th September 2000 –
Karavali Fisheries Limited, Karwar, Karnataka. During the stay with this
company, demonstrated good production of healthy prawn of marketable
size without harming the ecological integrity of surrounding coastal waters.
That apart, maintenance of effluent quality as the norms stipulated by the
Govt. Also provided technical guidance to shrimp hatcheries, which supply
seeds to aquaculture farm.
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Joined Karnataka State Remote Sensing Application Center (KSRSAC),
Bangalore, Karnataka as Project Scientist and worked from 2nd April
2001 to 31st December 2002. Carried out projects related to coastal zone
management, fisheries and environmental management and water
resource related projects. Involved conceptualization, preparation of
project proposals, project planning, implementation, monitoring,
management and compilation of results. Coastal Land use/ land cover
maps were prepared for the coastal stretch of the State (Karnataka, India)
was classified into Coastal Regulation Zones (CRZ) I, II and III as per the
CRZ act of Govt. of India for sustainable development of the coast. Based
on the maps generated under the project, the planners and decision
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makers have been able to take appropriate decisions for management and
sustainable development fragile coastal ecosystem. Also, preparation of
reports of projects related to coastal zone management, environmental
impact studies and inland fisheries development. Coordinated organization
of training programmes for the officers of Line Departments and Teaching
faculty of universities and school teachers in the use of remote sensing and
GIS for mapping natural resources. Also, provided Scientific and
Administrative assistance to Director, KSRSAC.
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Considering professional competence, industriousness and experience
promoted as Consultant Scientist and Scientific Officer to Director,
KSRSAC from 1st January 2003 for coordinating projects on Integrated
Coastal Zone Management for Karnataka, Landuse mapping in the Coastal
Regulation Zone of Karnataka, Water Resource Management and Fisheries
Development. CRZ classification maps were generated as per the
guidelines stipulated in the CRZ Act of Govt. of India. Involved in projects,
right from conceptualization of new projects, preparation of project
proposals, project planning, implementation, monitoring, management and
compilation of results and preparation of reports of projects related to
coastal zone management, water resource management and environmental
management. Besides, I was also carrying out the following functions at
the Center:
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Rendering technical & scientific assistance to Director, KSRSAC
Participation in environmental and coastal meetings
Preparation of annual budget outlay for programmes of KSRSAC
Preparation of Annual Reports & Brochures
Preparation of proceedings/ minutes of the meetings
Official correspondence with the funding agencies/ sponsors
Coordination of training programmes for officers of Line Departments
and Teaching faculty of universities and school teachers
Took active part in the organization of many workshops/ conferences
Coordinated M.Tech. (Geoinformatics) Programme at KSRSAC in
association with the Visveswaraya Technological University and Survey
of India, Govt. of India.
Delivered lectures in coastal zone management
Preparation of Press notes
Associated in the activities of KSTA since its inception
Presently working as Senior Scientific Officer in the Karnataka
Science & Technology Academy (KSTA), Department of Science &
Technology, Govt. of Karnataka. KSTA is working towards promotion of
science, inculcating scientific temper among students, as well as bringing
awareness about issues related to environment, coastal and natural
resources management, scientific innovations among general public in the
State. Besides, organization of programmes to bring awareness about
problems related to environment and water. Preparation of project outlay
for the Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of Karnataka during the
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five-year plan period (2007-2012) and also preparation of annual budget &
report and proceedings of the meeting. That apart, preparation of
speeches for dignitaries, especially Hon’ble Ministers on themes related to
science & technology and environmental issues and press notes. In view
of the 50th year of formation of our province (Karnataka), KSTA had
organized a Science Conference on August 23, 2007 by inviting eminent
scientists and educationists to deliver invited talk. It was a great success
and I took active part in the organization of the same.
On 25th October 2007 a Workshop on “Global Warming” for planners and
decision makers was organized to discuss regarding the possible effect on
the state of Karnataka, India and to work out mitigation strategy. I took
active part in the same and gave inputs for opening remarks by the
Chairman of the Committee.
Preliminary discussions/ meetings on “Climate change and sustainability:
Karnataka initiative” has been started in the state of Karnataka, India for
which, I prepared Terms of Reference for the meeting.
Professional Competencies
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Coastal Zone Management
Ecological Monitoring
Coastal Remote Sensing
Environmental Management
Training Coordination
Preparation of Budget, Annual Report & Project Management
Postgraduation & Doctoral Research
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During M.F.Sc programme carried out a study on “Distribution of copepods
and copepodites in relation to phytoplankton and hydrography of the
coastal waters of Mangalore”. In this research , spatial and temporal
distribution of plankton in realtion to effluent discharge by fertilizer and
iron ore pelletising industries into the coastal waters of Mangalore was
studied. This study has enabled to understand the effect of fertiliser and
iron ore pelletising industries of organisms at the lower trophic level.
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Thereafter carried out a reserarch topic on “Toxicity of mercury and
cadmium to the common carp, Cyprinus carpio (Linn.)” for doctoral
research. In this study, effect of two toxic heavy metals, mercury and
cadmium, individually and in combination to different life stages of the
most widely cultured fresh water fish species, common carp. In the
evironment, usually organisms are stressed with low concentrations of
multiple metals, pesticides, detergents, sewage etc. In this study, an
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attempt was made to understand the combined effect of heavy metals on
the physiology of the different life stages of the commomly cultured fish
and also effect of exposure to low concentration of metals.
Other Efforts
M.Tech. Programme in Geoinformatics:
Involved in designing, implementation and coordination of a first of its kind PG
programme - M.Tech. in Geoinformatics for Engineering graduates for two years.
Workshops/Training in Geoinformatics
Actively involved in organization of many workshops/training programmes for Line
Department officers, University faculty and other target groups on various aspects
of remote sensing and GIS and their applications in natural resources
management, environment and Urban studies.
Research Publications
Ramesh, A.M., R.J. Katti, V. Hariharan, Chandra Bhat and T.R. Chandrashekhara
Gupta, 1992. Phytoplankton of the coastal waters of Mangalore. Environment
and Ecology, 10(2):310-316.
Ramesh, A.M. and T.R.C. Gupta, R.J. Katti, Gangadhara Gowda and
Chandrakant Lingadhal, 1996. Toxicity of cadmium to common carp Cyprinus
carpio (Linn.). Environ. and Ecol., 14(2):329-333.
Ramesh, A.M., T.R. Chandrashekhara Gupta, R.J. Katti, Gangadhara Gowda and
Chandrakant Lingadhal, 1996. Toxicity of mercury on developmental stages of
common carp, Cyprinus caripo (Linn.) J. Environment and Pollution 3(3&4):169172.
Ramesh, A.M. T.R.C. Gupta, Chandrakant Lingadhal, Gangadhara Gowda, K.V.
Basava Kumar and K.S. Udupa, 1997. Combined toxicity of mercury and cadmium
to the common carp Cyprinus carpio (Linn.) Environ and Ecol. 15(1): 194-198.
Ramesh, A.M. T.R.C. Gupta, R.J. Katti, Chandrakant Lingadhal, Gangadhara
Gowda, 1997. Toxicity of mercury and cadmium to the mercury stressed life
stages of common carp Cyprinus carpio (Linn.) Indian J. Environ. Sci.. 1(2): 121126.
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Ramesh, A.M., T.R.C. Gupta, and Chandrakant Lingadhal, 1998. Toxic effect of
mercury and cadmium to the cadmium pretreated life stages of common carp
Cyprinus carpio (Linn.) Pollution Research.. 17(4): 403-406.
Chandrakant Lingadhal, T.R.C. Gupta, A.M. Ramesh and G. Gowda, 1997.
Distribution of phaeopigments in the Arabian Sea off Mangalore. Environ & Ecol.
15(4): 753-755.
Chandrakant Lingadhal, T.R.C. Gupta, A.M. Ramesh and Gangadhara Gowda,
1997. Distribution of iron at outfall of the effluent of KIOCL in the Arabian Sea off
Mangalore.. J. Env. & Poll. 4(2): 171-174.
Basava Kumar, K.V., Bhaskara, N., Ramesh, A.M. and G.V.S. Reddy, 1998. Post
harvest quality changes in the cultured tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon). Journal
of Food Science and Technology, 35(4):305-309.
Chandrakant Lingadhal, T.R.C. Gupta, A.M. Ramesh and Gangadhara Gowda,
1998. Phytoplankton distribution in the vicinity of KIOCL discharge pipe line in
the Arabian Sea off Mangalore. Ind. J. Env. Sci. 2(2): 131-135.
Gangadhara Gowda, T.R. Chandrashekhara Gupta, V.Hariharan, R.J. Katti,
Chandrakant Lingadhal, A.M. Ramesh and Sasi Nayar, 1996. Particulate Organic
Carbon (POC) in relation to chlorophyll a and primary production in NethravatiGurupur estuary, Dakshina Kannada. In. The Proceedings Fourth Indian Fisheries
Forum, Kochi. 24-28 November, 1996. 109-111
Gupta, T.R.C., Katti, R.J., Gangadhara Gowda, Venkatesh Prabhu, Ramesh, A.M.
and Chandrakant Lingadhal., 1997. Physico-chemical Characteristics of iron-ore
effluent – Kudremukh Iron Ore Company Limited, Mangalore. Presented during
June, 1997 at Visakapatnam, National Symposium on Technology and
Management of Industrial Wastes and Pollutants. Abstract in Souvenir of Golden
Jubilee Celebrations of Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers.
K. Manjappa, T.R.C. Gupta, G.Gowda and Ramesh, A.M., 1999. Coffee pulp
wash effluent characteristics and effects on common carp, Cyprinus carpio (Linn.).
In. The Proceedings Fourth Indian Fisheries Forum, Kochi. 24-28 November,
1996. 129-130
T.R.C. Gupta, R.J. Katti, Venkatesh Prabhu, A.M. Ramesh, Gangadhara Gowda
and Chandrakant Lingadhal. Impact of industrialization on marine ecosystem.
Presented in a seminar on “Impact of industrialization on Environment in Dakshina
Kannada” conducted by Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers at Mangalore on
April 22, 1994.
G. Gowda, T.R.C. Gupta, R.J. Katti, A.M. Ramesh, and Chandrakant Lingadhal.
Distribution of chlorphyll-a and phaeopigments in Nethravati-Gurupur estuary,
Dakshina Kannada. Presented in National Seminar on Coastal Zone Environment
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and Management. 12-14th,
Mangalagangothri (D.K.)
1997
at
Department
of
Marine
Geology,
Gupta, T.R.C., Chandrakant Lingadhal, H.C. Sharatchandra, A.M. Ramesh, Ashok
Hegde, Anupam Sharma, S. Waghmore and Mansingh K. Naik.
Primary
productivity and algal pigments in the estuaries of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi
districts. Presented in 5th Indian Fisheries Forum, 17-20th January’2000 at CIFA,
Bhubaneshwar.
G. Gowda, T.R.C. Gupta, A.M. Ramesh, Chandrakant Lingadhal and H.N.
Basavarajappa, 2000. Seasonal distribution of nutrients in relation to salinity and
temperature in Nethravati-Gurupur estuary, Mangalore. Presented in 5th Indian
Fisheries Forum, 17-20th January’2000 at CIFA, Bhubaneshwar.
G. Gowda, T.R.C. Gupta, A.M. Ramesh, Chandrakant Lingadhal and M.T.
Lakshmipathi, 2000. Phytoplankton in relation to temperature, salinity and
nutrients in Nethravati-Gurupur estuary, Mangalore. In 5th Indian Fisheries Forum,
17-20th January, 2000 at CIFA, Bhubaneshwar.
Gangadhara Gowda, T.R.C. Gupta, A.M. Ramesh, Chandrakant Lingadhal and
K.M. Rajesh, 2000. Distribution of chlorophyll-a and phaeopigments in NethravatiGurupur estuary, Mangalore. In: 5th Indian Fisheries Forum, 17-20th January,
2000 at CIFA, Bhubaneshwar.
T R C Gupta, Chandrakant Lingadhal, H C Sharatchandra, A M Ramesh, Ashok
Hegde, Anupam Sharma, S Wagmore and Mansing K Naik, 2002. In: 5 th Indian
Fisheries Forum Proceedings, 17-20th January, 2000 at CIFA, Bubaneshwar. Edited
by S Ayyappan, J K Jena and M Mohan Joseph (20020 Published by AFIB,
Mangalore and AoA, Bhubaneshwar, India.
G Gowda, T R C Gupta, K M Rajesh, H Honne Gowda, C Lingadhal and A M
Ramesh, 2001. Seasonal distribution of phytoplankton in Nethravathi estuary,
Mangalore. J.Mar.Biol.Ass.India, 2001, 43 (1 & 2): 31 – 40.
G Gowda, T R C Gupta, K M Rajesh, H Honne Gowda, C Lingadhal and A M
Ramesh, 2001. Spatial and Temporal Variation of Primary Production in
Nethravathi Estuary, Mangalore. Indian Hydrobiology 4(2): 109-118.
Gowda G, T R C Gupta, H Honne Gowda, K M Rajesh, C Lingadhal and A M
Ramesh, 2001. Phytoplankton Pigments of Nethravathi estuary – Diurnal and
Tidal Variations. Indian Hydrobiology 4 (2): 149-156.
G Gowda, T R C Gupta, K M Rajesh, H Honne Gowda, C Lingadhal and A M
Ramesh, 2002. Distribution of phytoplankton pigments in the Nethravathi
estuary. Indian J.Fish., 49 (3):267-273.
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V Shreedhara, Yogesh, A M Ramesh, H B Chauhan, H Honne Gowda and
Shailesh Nayak, 2002. Role of Remote Sensing in Coastal Zone Management plan.
ISG Newsletter, 9 (1&2) June/Sept. 2002.
Chandrakant Lingadhal, T R C Gupta and A M Ramesh. Distribution of chlorophyll
pigments in the Arabian Sea off Mangalore (west coast of India) in relation to
nutrients. Journal of Marine Biological Association of India 45(2):121-127, July –
Dec. 2003
Honne Gowda H, Yogeesha C J, Anjali Bahuguna, Shreedhara V, Shailesh Nayak,
Mahendra R S, Virupaksha K U, Ramesh A M. Remote Sensing and GIS for the
Study of River Mouth Migration of the Sharavathi River, West Coast of India.
Presented at International Conference on Ocean/Coastal Science and Engineering
Education (OCSEE 05), Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia during 6-8 June 2005
Scientific Reports
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Estuaries of Dakshina Kannada – A status report. Submitted to the
DANIDA for the preparation of the Environment Master Plan for Dakshina
Kannada, 1994.
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Casuarina plantation along the coastal regulation zone of Karnataka
submitted to the Department of Forest, Ecology and Environment
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Reports on the project on “Comprehensive Database on Surface Water
Bodies in Aurad, Kolar, Kadur, Birur and Raybag Towns” for the
Department of Urban water supply and sewerage board.
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Report on the project sponsored by RDPR Department on “Assessing the
surface water potential of Kolar district using Remote Sensing & GIS
techniques.
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Report on the project sponsored by RDPR Department on “Assessing the
surface water potential of Tumkur districts using Remote Sensing & GIS
techniques.
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Watershed Atlas of Karnataka (Sub-, Mini- and Micro) (2005). Published by
KSRSAC, Bangalore. Received an excellent feedback from Govt.
Departments, NGOs and various users.
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Landuse Mapping of the Karnataka Coastal Regulation Zone
Popular Scientific Articles
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Oil pollution on beaches. Science Express, The New Indian Express dated
December 7th, 1999
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Using biological agents to control aquatic weeds.
New Indian Express dated August 8th, 2000
Science Express, The
Countries Visited
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Other Information
MEMBERSHIP
 Member of Network of Tropical Aquaculture Scientist, ICLARM, Manila,
Phillipines
 Life Member Indian Society for Remote Sensing, Bangalore Chapter
 Associate Member of Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association,
Tanzania
 Member CEM, IUCN
 Wetland Professionals Platform
 Member COZONE, U.K.
 Former member of PARYAVARANAVAHINI, a District Environment
Management Committee formed by the Deputy Commissioner of
Dakshina Kannada on the advice of MoEF, Govt. of India for two years
between 1992 and 1994
Reference
Dr H Honne Gowda
Director (Technical)
Dept. of IT, BT and S & T
Vignana Bhavan
24/2 & 3, 21st Main
Near BDA Complex
Banashankari II Stage
Bangalore – 560 070
Karnataka, India
Ph: (O):91-80-26711160
Fax : 91-80- 26711160
E-mail : hg_huskur@yahoo.co.in
gowdahh@gmail.com
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Dr. G Gangadhara Gowda
Professor
Department of Fisheries Environment and Ecology
College of Fisheries
Yekkur
Mangalore 575-002
Karnataka India
Tel : 0824 - 2248936
Fax: 0824 - 2248366
E-mail : ggfee@rediffmail.com
(A . M. Ramesh)
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