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Fisheries Resource Management

Faculty of Fishery Sciences

Head of Department

Dr. Golam Ziauddin

  • About the Department

    To combat the growing gap between India’s rising demand for fish and climate-threatened aquatic resources, sustainable fisheries management is crucial. West Bengal is uniquely positioned to lead this sector, boasting diverse water resources and a rich diversity of fish species. Capitalising on this immense economic potential and securing the livelihoods of local fisher communities requires highly skilled professionals, a need actively met by the Department of Fisheries Resource Management at WBUAFS. The department offers updated, ICAR-compliant undergraduate, M.F.Sc., and Ph.D. programs supported by modern, well-equipped UG and PG laboratories outfitted with the essential scientific instruments necessary for advanced practical learning and research, alongside dedicated seminar rooms and internet-integrated digital tools to enhance pedagogy. Postgraduate scholars focus on need-based, emerging areas of resource management, fisheries biology, taxonomy, stock assessment, GIS and remote sensing, climate change etc. and consistently publishing their impactful findings in reputed scientific journals along-with real-world exposure through regular field visits to regional fish landing centers and premier ICAR institutes. The department is further strengthened by highly experienced expert faculty members, who actively participate in academic conferences, symposia, workshops and collaborate extensively with other institutes.

Faculty Member

Prof Sudhir Kumar Das

Professor
🎓 M.F.Sc, PhD.
☎ +91 9123696179
✉ dassudhirkumar1@gmail.com
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Prof. Samarendra Behera

Professor
🎓 M.F.Sc, Ph.D.
☎ +91 9433164210
✉ samarendrab234@gmail.com
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Prof T. S. Nagesh

Professor
🎓 M.F.Sc, Ph.D.
☎ +91 9330961430
✉ tsnagesh2@gmail.com
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Dr. Golam Ziauddin

Assistant Professor
🎓 M.F.Sc, Ph.D.
☎ +91 7001843869
✉ golamziauddin@gmail.com
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  • Laboratory Facilities

    The department is equipped with comprehensive infrastructure to support both academic coursework and advanced scientific research, comprising two specialized laboratories and a dedicated museum. The Undergraduate (UG) laboratory is tailored for foundational practical training, focusing primarily on the taxonomy and general biology of fisheries resources. In contrast, the Postgraduate (PG) and Ph.D. laboratory serves as a hub for advanced research concerning fisheries biology, stock assessment, and water quality assessment, housing sophisticated analytical and preparatory instruments such as a spectrophotometer, microtome, Soxhlet apparatus, muffle furnace, and a wide array of specialized microscopes to facilitate these complex investigations. Complementing these instructional and research spaces is the departmental museum, which features an extensive, curated collection of over 270 preserved specimens that serves as a vital visual reference for taxonomic identification and comparative studies.

  • Scientific Instruments

    Sl No.
    Name of the Instrument
    Small Description about the instrument

    1

    Deep Fridge

    Used for the long-term preservation of biological samples, chemicals, and reagents at ultra-low temperatures.

    2

    Hot air oven

    Utilizes dry heat to effectively sterilize laboratory glassware, metal equipment, and materials.

    3

    Muffle Furnace

    Designed for ultra-high-temperature testing, calcination, and ashing of organic and inorganic samples.

    4

    Soxhlet apparatus

    Used for the continuous, highly efficient extraction of lipids and other compounds from solid materials.

    5

    Microtome

    A precision instrument used to cut extremely thin slices of biological tissues for microscopic examination.

    6

    Stereo Zoom Microscope

    Provides a three-dimensional, unreversed view of opaque specimens at low magnification with adjustable zoom.

    7

    Binocular Microscopes

    An optical microscope equipped with two eyepieces to reduce eye strain during prolonged observation of slides.

    8

    Compound Microscopes

    Uses a system of multiple lenses to achieve high magnification for viewing detailed cellular structures.

    9

    pH meter

    An electronic measuring device used to accurately determine the acidity or alkalinity of a liquid solution.

    10

    Distillation apparatus

    Used to separate, isolate, and purify liquid mixtures based on differences in their boiling points.

    11

    Spectrophotometer

    Measures the amount of light absorbed by a sample to precisely determine the concentration of specific compounds.

    12

    Water bath

    Provides a controlled, constant temperature for gently incubating samples in water over an extended period.

    13

    Refrigerator

    Used for the short-term, cool storage (typically 2-8C) of temperature-sensitive media, chemicals, and biological specimens.

    14

    Digital electronic balance

    A highly sensitive instrument used to quickly and accurately measure the exact mass of chemicals and samples.

    15

    Generator

    Provides a reliable backup power supply to ensure continuous operation of essential laboratory equipment during outages.

    16

    Aeration facility

    Continuously supplies dissolved oxygen to aquatic enclosures or bioreactors to support the respiration of living organisms.

    17

    Specimen racks with lighting

    Provides organized storage and optimal illumination for maintaining, growing, or displaying biological cultures and specimens.

    18

    Dissection microscopes

    A low-magnification optical instrument used for detailed observation while manipulating or dissecting small organisms and structures.

  • Course Offered

    A. Undergraduate Programme:
    Course No.
    Course Title

    FRM-111

    Taxonomy of Commercially Important Fish and Shellfish (1+2)

    FRM-122

    Anatomy and Biology of Fish and Shellfish (2+1)

    FRM-123

    Physiology of Fish and Shellfish (2+1)

    FRM-214

    Inland Fisheries (1+1)

    FRM-225

    Marine Fisheries (1+1)

    FRM-316

    Fish Population Dynamics and Stock Assessment (1+1)

    FRM- 417

    Sustainable Fisheries Management and Conservation (2+1) #


    B. Postgraduate Programme:
    Course No.
    Course Title

    FRM 501

    Sustainable Fisheries Management (2+1) *

    FRM 502

    Fish Biodiversity and Conservation Biology (2+1) *

    FRM 503

    Climate Change and Fisheries Resource (2+1) *

    FRM 504

    Fish Stock Assessment (2+1) *

    FRM 505

    Trophodynamics in Aquatic Systems (2+1) *

    FRM 506

    Reproductive Biology of Finfish and Shellfish (2+1) *

    FRM 507

    Developmental Biology of Finfish and Shellfish (1+1) *

    FRM 508

    Modern Techniques in Fisheries Biology (2+1)

    FRM 509

    Bio Systematics of Aquatic Fauna (2+1)

    FRM 510

    Inland Fisheries Resources Management (2+1)

    FRM 511

    Marine Fisheries Resources Management (2+1)

    FRM 512

    Advanced Fish Anatomy and Physiology (2+1)

    FRM 513

    Fish Histology and Histochemistry (1+1)

    FRM 514

    Field techniques in Fisheries Resource Management (0+2)

    FRM 591

    Master's Seminar (0+1)

    FRM 599

    Master's Research (0+15)


    c. Ph.D. Programme:
    Course No.
    Course Title

    FRM 601

    Fisheries Resource Conservation and Restoration Biology (2+1) **

    FRM 602

    Assessment of Aquatic Biodiversity and Ecosystem (2+1) **

    FRM 603

    Functional Physiology of Fishes (2+1) **

    FRM 604

    GIS Use in Fisheries Resources (2+1) **

    FRM 605

    Fisheries Legislations, Governance and Treaties (1+1)

    FRM 606

    Software Applications in Fish Stock Assessment (1+1)

    FRM 607

    Coral Reef Management (1+1)

    FRM 691

    Doctoral Seminar - I (0+1)

    FRM 692

    Doctoral Seminar - II (0+1)

    FRM 699

    Doctoral Research (0+15)


    # Elective Course (Major), * Compulsory subjects to be taken in Master’s, ** Compulsory subjects to be taken in PhD
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