Research and Innovation - Department of Fisheries Science

Research and Innovation in Fisheries Science

Advancing scientific knowledge through interdisciplinary research in fisheries, aquaculture, aquatic ecology, coastal resource management, and sustainable livelihoods.

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Research at the Department of Fisheries Science

The Department of Fisheries Science conducts multidisciplinary research addressing fisheries sustainability, aquaculture development, marine biodiversity, seafood quality, climate resilience, and the socioeconomic wellbeing of fishing communities. Research activities integrate field investigations, laboratory analyses, stakeholder engagement, and policy-oriented approaches to support sustainable aquatic resource management in Sri Lanka and beyond.

Marine researchers conducting sampling in tropical ocean waters

Student Research Projects

2026

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2025

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2024

Sutharshiny, S., Deepthi, I.U., Sivapriya, S., Prasanthan, R. and K Sivashanthini. (2024). Effect of an experimental diet enriched with palmyrah fruit on the immune challenge in guppy fish. 12th YSF Symposium. 12(1). 134-139.

Ragavan, N., Kuganathan, S. and Dissanayake, D.C.T. 2024. Effects of juvenile mortality on population dynamics of Penaeus semisulcatus: Fisheries Research, 274 (106991). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fishres.2024.106991.

Usgoda. M.S., Gobiraj.S and Sivashanthini.K., 2024. Recreational water quality status of Charty Beach, Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Advances in Technology,3(2), pp.124-134. https://doi.org/10.31357/ait.v3i2.7338

Ebbesen, L.G., Strange, M.V., Gunaalan, K., Paulsen, M.L., Herrera, A., Nielsen, T.G., Shashoua, Y., Lindegren, M., Almeda, R., 2024. Do weathered microplastics impact the planktonic community? A mesocosm approach in the Baltic Sea. Water Research 255, 121500. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.watres.2024.121500

Gunaalan, K., Almeda, R., Vianello, A., Lorenz, C., Iordachescu, L., Papacharalampos, K., Nielsen, T.G., Vollertsen, J., 2024. Does water column stratification influence the vertical distribution of microplastics? Environmental Pollution 340, 122865. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2023.122865

2023

Almeda, R., Gunaalan, K., Alonso-López, O., Vilas, A., Clérandeau, C., Loisel, T., Nielsen, T.G., Cachot, J., Beiras, R., 2023. A protocol for lixiviation of micronized plastics for aquatic toxicity testing. Chemosphere 333, 138894. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.138894

Gunaalan, K., Almeda, R., Lorenz, C., Vianello, A., Iordachescu, L., Papacharalampos, K., Rohde Kiær, C.M., Vollertsen, J., Nielsen, T.G., 2023a. Abundance and distribution of microplastics in surface waters of the Kattegat/ Skagerrak (Denmark). Environmental Pollution 318, 120853. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2022.120853

Gunaalan, K., Nielsen, T.G., Rodríguez Torres, R., Lorenz, C., Vianello, A., Andersen, C.A., Vollertsen, J., Almeda, R., 2023b. Is Zooplankton an Entry Point of Microplastics into the Marine Food Web? Environ. Sci. Technol. 57, 11643–11655. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.3c02575

Saruga, K., Sivashanthini, K. and Sutharshiny, S., 2023. Analysis of nutritive value of indigenous livestock feed ingredients in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, 1(1), pp.56-66

Arudselven, T., Kirisanth, S., Sivanantham, U., Krishnamoorthy, S., Ragavan, N., Krishnapillai, N., Gobiraj, S., Harichandra, K., Kuganathan, S. and Sathyaruban, S., 2023. Mass Accumulation of Macrophytes along the Northern and Eastern Coasts of Sri Lanka-A Case Study. Vingnanam Journal of Science, Vol. 18 (2), 35-38.

Kuganathan, S., Krishnamoorthy, S., Sivanantham, U., Krishnapillai, N., Harichandra, K. and Sathyaruban, S., 2023. First record of Trichodesmium Erythraeum Ehrenberg ex Gomont (Cyanobacteria) in the Coastal Waters of Kankesanthurai, Northern Sri Lanka. Thalassas: An International Journal of Marine Sciences, 39(2), pp.495-507.

2022

Sutharshiny, S., Deepthi Inoka, U., Sivashanthini, K., Harichandra, K. and Partheepan, T., 2022. Grouping the Potential Local Feed Ingredients for Ornamental Fish Feed based on their Nutrient Composition, Cost, and Availability. Adv. Technol. 2022, 2(2), 131-138.

Saruga,K and Sivashanthini, K (2022). Evaluation of culture condition of Azolla pinnata, 10th Young Scientist Forum (YSF) symposium, 18.03.2022 (accepted). Pp 144-148. 

Arulananthan, A.; Herath, V.; Kuganathan, S.; Upasanta, A.; Harishchandra, A. The Status of the Coral Reefs of the Jaffna Peninsula (Northern Sri Lanka), with 36 Coral Species New to Sri Lanka Confirmed by DNA Bar-Coding. Oceans 2021, 2, 509-529. https://doi.org/10.3390/oceans2030029

2021

Sutharshiny, S., Deepthi Inoka, U., Shivatharsiny, Y. and Sivashanthini, K. (2021) ‘Potential natural carotenoid sources for the colouration of ornamental fish: a review’, Aquaculture International. doi: 10.1007/s10499-021-00689-3

Capolupo, M., Gunaalan, K., Booth, A.M., Sørensen, L., Valbonesi, P., Fabbri, E., 2021. The sub-lethal impact of plastic and tire rubber leachates on the Mediterranean mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis. Environmental Pollution 283, 117081. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2021.117081

Sutharshiny, S., Shobana, C. and Sivashanthini, K. (2021) ‘Determination of freshness quality changes using selective methods: A comparative study for eclipse parrotfish (Scarus russelii) and spangled emperor (Lethrinus nebulosus)’, Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences, 20(1), pp. 243–253. doi: 10.22092/ijfs.2021.123555

Ragavan, N., Dissanayake, D. C. T. and Kuganathan, S. (2021) ‘Status of the fishery of Jaffna lagoon, Sri Lanka’, Sri Lanka Journal of Aquatic Sciences, 26(1), p. 55. doi: 10.4038/sljas.v26i1.7584

Patrick, A.E.S., Kuganathan, S. and Edirisinghe, U. (2021) ‘Length-Weight Relationships and Growth Patterns of Local Fishes of the Medium Perennial Vavuniya Reservoir, Sri Lanka’, Parkistan Journal of Zoology, pp. 1–9. https://dx.doi.org/10.17582/journal.pjz/ 20181106161128

Nilakshana, K., Shobiya, P., Dilini, J., Ragavan, N., Sivashanthini, K. and Sutharshiny, S., 2021. Contribution of Women in Fisheries and Fishery Related Activities in Ponnalai, Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Vingnanam Journal of Science, 16(1), p.16

2020

Gobiraj, R., Shobiya, P., and Sivashanthini, K (2020). Keeping fish as pets: perceptions from fish owners in Nallur, Jaffna, Sri Lanka, Proceeding of the Open University Research Sessions, The Open University of Sri Lanka. pp21.

Thapeetha, Y., Digamadulla, K.S., Sashikesh, G. and Sivashanthini, K., 2020. Determination of chitin content in shells of selected crab species available in Jaffna. Vingnanam Journal of Science, 15(1), pp. 15 – 18.

Gunaalan, K., Fabbri, E., Capolupo, M., 2020. The hidden threat of plastic leachates: A critical review on their impacts on aquatic organisms. Water Research. 184, 116170. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.watres.2020.116170

Vithursha, T., Sivashanthini, K. and Gunaalan, K., 2020. Economic Loss of Northern Fishers due to the Poaching Activities of Indian Trawlers. Vingnanam Journal of Science, 14(2), pp. 27 

Shobiya, P., Sivashanthini, K., Sutharshiny, S., Saruga, S. and Gunaalan, K., 2020. Variations in Important Water Quality Parameters and Fish Species in Thondaimanaru Lagoon, Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Vingnanam Journal of Science, 14(2), pp 21 – 25.

Saruga, S., Sivashanthini, K., Sutharshiny, S., Gunaalan, K. and Shobiya, P., 2020. Ecological Footprints for Aquaculture Possibility in Selected Mangrove Regions of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Vingnanam Journal of Science, 14(2), pp. 15 – 19.

Ashani Arulananthan, Venura Herath, Sivashanthini Kuganathan, Akila Harishchandra and W.A.A. Upasantha Kumara. 2020. The untouched rainforest of the ocean: Exploring the coral reefs of Jaffna. “LORIS” Journal of the wildlife and nature protection society of Sri Lanka. PP. 32- 34, Volume 28, Issue 6. ISSN: 0024-6514.

Prior to 2020

Shobiya, P., Sivashanthini, K., Sutharshiny, S and Gunaalan, K., (2019). Impacts of the Thondaimanaru Barrage Construction on Socio-Economic Status of Fishing Coomunities in Thondaimanaru Lagoon, Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Vingnanam, 14 (1). pp 27- 31.

Sutharshiny, S, C. Shobana and Sivashanthini, K., 2018. Aerobic bacterial count and sensory properties of Penaeus semisulcatus During refrigerated storage. Proceedings of the 7th YSF Symposium, National Science and Technology Commission. Pp 157-161. (Short Communication) 22 December, 2018. [Accepted & Presented]

Kalaivanan, K., Sutharshiny, S and Sivashanthini, K., 2018. Comparative study on bycatch of selected small scale fisheries in Jaffna, Sri Lankan. Proceedings of the 7th YSF Symposium, National Science and Technology Commission. Pp 62-65. (Short Communication).

Vithursha Tharmakokilam., Sivashanthini Kuganathan., and Gunaalan Kuddithamby.(2017). Comparison of Socio-Economic Status of Fishers in Karainagar, Point Pedro and Mathagal Village, Jaffna. International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)-2018, Vol 97 – 100.

Senatheradigamadulla, K.M.D, Thavaranjit, A.C. and Sivashanthini, K. (2016). Spatiality and species diversity of the critical seagrass population in the curvier basin of Jaffna Lagoon at coherent Mandaitheevu coastline. Proceeding of the 5th YSF Symposium, 24 -27.

Tharmine, K. Sivashanthini and U. Edrisinghe (2018) Socio Economic Status of Crab Fishers and Marketers in Navanthurai Fishing Village in Jaffna Estuary, Sri Lanka . Tropical Agricultural research. 29(3) 322-329

Gunaalan, K., Ranagalage, M., Gunarathna, M., Kumari, M., Vithanage, M., Srivaratharasan, T., Saravanan, S. and Warnasuriya, T. (2018). Application of Geospatial Techniques for Groundwater Quality and Availability Assessment: A Case Study in Jaffna Peninsula, Sri Lanka. ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information, 7(1), p.20.

K Veronika, U Edrisinghe, K Sivashanthini, A Athauda (2018) Length-weight relationships of four different sea cucumber species in North-East coastal region of Sri Lanka. Tropical Agricultural research. 29(2) 212-217.

Ashani, A., Herath, H, M, V, G., Sivashanthini, K., Kumara,W, A , A, U., and Harishchandra, A., 2018. Algal dominance and impacts of tourism on coral reefs in Casuarina beach, Karainagar island, Jaffna peninsula, Sri Lanka. Tropical Agricultural research. 30(2): 89-9

AES Patrick, S Kuganathan, U Edirisinghe (2017). Species composition and abundance of fishes with seasonal fluctuations of rainfall and water level in Vavuniya reservoir, Sri Lanka. International Research Journal of Enviornmental Sciences 6(6): 12-21.

Veronika, K., Edrisinghe, U., Sivashanthini, K. and Athauda, A.R.S.B., 2017. Present status of holothurian fisheries in mullaitivu coastal waters in North-East region of Sri Lanka. Tropical Agricultural research. 28(3): 216-222.

Umasuthan, S., Patrick, A.E.S., Naveendrakumar, G. and Kuganathan, S., 2017. Developmental abnormalities of Bettasplendens embryos reared in oil and grease contaminated water samples of Vavuniya reservoir, Sri Lanka. International Reseacrh Journal of Biological Science, 6(4):27-31

Senathera Digamadulla, K.M.D, Sivashanthini, K and Thavaranjit, A.C., 2016. Presence of Saprolegnia spp. (Oomycetes) in the Sivanamman Pond and its Characteristic Features. Vingnanam. 12(1&2): 32-41.

Ragavan,N. , Sivashanthini, K., and Sutharshiny,S., 2016. Socio economics status of fishermen from Allaipiddy village, Jaffna. Vingnanam, 12(1&2): 42-48.

Sivashanthini, K., Sutharshiny, S., Gunaalan, K., Tharmine, A.,Veronikam, K. and Senathera digamadulla, K.M.D., 2016. Important physico-chemical parameters and sediment characteristics of some selected sites in the Jaffna estuary. Vingnanam, 13(1&2): 51-66.

Ketharani, U. and Sivashanthini, K., 2016. Nutritional Composition of Selected Species of Sea cucumbers from Waters around Jaffna Peninsula, Sri Lanka Vingnanam, 13(1&2): 67-72.

Patrick, A.E.S, Kuganathan, S., Seasonal Hydro – Climatic consequences of Fish Harvest in the Vavuniya Reservoir, Sri Lanka., 2016. International Research Journal of Environment Sciences, Pg.55 -62.

Patrick, A.E.S, Kuganathan, S., and U.Edirisinghe., 2015. Effects of Hydro- Climatic Fluctuations on Catchability of fish in vavuniya Reservoir, Sri lanka. Tropical Agricultural research, 26(2): 402-408.

Veronika, K., Edirisinghe, U., Sivashanthini, K., and A.R.S.B.Athauda., 2015. Abundance and Diversity of Sea cucumber in Point Pedro coastal waters in Jaffna Peninsula of Sri Lanka. Tropical Agricultural research, 27(2): 182-189.

Tharmine, N., Edirisinghe, U. and Sivashanthini, K., 2014. The state of Diversity and species composition of crabs in Navanthurai Coastal Area in Jaffna Peninsula of Sri Lanka. Tropical Agricultural research. 25(4): 495-501.

Thulasitha, W.S. and Sivashanthini, K. (2013). Microscopic Staging System used in the Identification of Gonad Developmental Stages of Scomberoides lysan. Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Science, 8: 355-366.

Thulasitha, W.S. and Sivashanthini, K. (2013). Reproductive characteristics of doublespotted queenfish, Scomberoides lysan (Actinopterygii: Perciformes: Carangidae), from Sri Lankan waters: Implications fro Fisheries Management. Acta Ichthyologica et Piscatoria, 43(1): 7-13.

  1. Sutharshiny, K. Sivashanthini and W.S. Thulasitha, (2013). Lipid Changes in Relation to Maturation and Spawning of Tropical Double  Spotted  Queenfish, Scomberoides  lysan (Forsskål, 1775). Asian Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances, 8: 555-570.

Thulasitha, W.S. and Sivashanthini, K. (2012). Growth pattern and Length-weight relationship of Scomberoides lysan (Pisces: Carangidae) from the Northern waters of Sri Lanka. Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Science, 7(1): 57-64.

Sivashanthini, K. Vivekshan Revel, S. and Thavaranjit, A.C. 2012. Comparative study on organoleptic, microbiological and biochemical qualities of commercially and experimentally prepared salted and sundried fish Scomberoides commersonianus. Asian Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances., 7:1270-1289.

Charles, G. A. and Sivashanthini, K. (2011). Population Dynamics of Squid Sepioteuthis lessoniana (Lesson, 1830) from the Northern Coast of Sri Lanka. Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Science, 6(1): 74-84.

Sutharshiny, S. and Sivashanthini, K. (2011). Total lipid and cholesterol content in the flesh of the five important commercial fishes from waters around Jaffna peninsula, Sri Lanka. International Journal of Biological Chemistry, 5(2): 161-169.

S.Shutharshan and K. Sivashanthini, 2011. Growth Characteristics of Slender Silver- biddies Gerres oblongus (Pisces: Perciformes) from the Jaffna Lagoon, Sri Lanka. Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Science, 6(6): 592-603.

Sutharshiny, S. and Sivashanthini, K. (2011). Lipid reserves of Scomberoides lysan (Pisces: Carangidae) from the Sri Lankan waters. International Journal of Biological Chemistry, 5(3): 170-183.

Sutharshiny, S. and Sivashanthini, K. (2011). Proximate composition of three species of Scomberoides fish from Sri Lankan waters. International Journal of Biological Chemistry, 3(3): 103-111.

Sivashanthini, K., Thulasitha, W. S. and Charles, G. A. (2010). Reproductive characteristics of Sepioteuthis lessoniana from the Northern coast of Sri Lanka. Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Science: 5(1): 12-22.

Sivashanthini, K. (2008). Reproductive biology of the whipfin silverbiddy Gerres filamentosus Cuvier, 1829 from the Parangipettai waters (SE coast of India). Asian Fisheries Science: Vol. 21(2): 127-145.

Abyerami, B. and Sivashanthini, K. (2008). Some aspects on the feeding of Gerres oblongus (Cuvier, 1830) dwelling from the Jaffna lagoon. Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences. Vol. 11(9): 1252-1257.

Sivashanthini, K. (2008). Length-weight relationships and condition of gerreids (Pisces: Gerreidae) from the Parangipettai waters (SE coast of India). Asian Fisheries Science: Vol. 21(4): 405-419.

Shutharsan, S. and Sivashanthini, K. (2008).  First record of three species of Gerreids (Pisces: Perciformes) from the Jaffna lagoon, Sri Lanka. Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Science, 3 (5): 334-339.

Sivashanthini, K., Charles, G. A. and Shutharshan, S. (2008). Fecundity studies of Gerres abbreviatus (BLEEKER, 1850) from the Jaffna lagoon, Sri Lanka. Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Science, 3 (5): 320-327.

Abyerami, B. and Sivashanthini, K. (2008). Diversity of snakes from the Jaffna peninsula, Sri  Lanka. Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences. Vol. 11(16): 1969-1978.

Abyerami, B. and Sivashanthini, K. (2008). Current Status of Marine Snakes from Jaffna Peninsula, Sri Lanka with Description of Hitherto unrecorded Hydrophis fasciatus fasciatus (Schneider, 1799). International Journal of Zoological Research. Vol. 4(4): 214-224.

Kuganathan, S. (2006). Population dynamics of Gerres abbreviatus Bleeker, 1850 from the Parangipettai waters, southeast coast of India. Sri Lanka Journal of Aquatic Sciences. Vol. 11: 1-

Abyerami, B. and Sivashanthini, K. (2006).  Scincid Lizards of Jaffna Peninsula with notes on Taxonomy and Ecology. International symposium of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka 4th to 8th July 2006:  121-128.

Sivashanthini, K. (2006).  Breeding Biology of a Silver Biddy, Gerres  abbreviatus Bleeker, 1850 from the Jaffna Lagoon, Sri Lanka. International symposium of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka 4th to 8th July 2006:  88-97

Currently Ongoing

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Successfully Completed

Mr. Suthakaran completed his M.Sc. research in 2021 on the environmental consequences of illegal fishing practices in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka under the supervision of Prof. S. Kuganathan.

 

Ms. S. Subashini completed her M.Sc. research in 2021 on the effect of crustacean shell waste on the growth of Solanum lycopersicum (tomato) and Arachis hypogaea (peanut) plants under the supervision of Prof. S. Kuganathan.

 

Mr. Sivanandhan completed his M.Sc. research in 2021 on coastal fishery landing site pollution and water quality status of Gurunagar fishery harbour in Jaffna under the supervision of Prof. S. Kuganathan.

 

Ms. T. Suganya completed her M.Sc. research in 2020 on the development and evaluation of shelf-life of fish cake prepared from siganids and mullet species available in the Jaffna Peninsula under the supervision of Prof. S. Kuganathan.

 

Mr. N. Ragavan completed his M.Sc. research in 2020 on the fishery in Jaffna Lagoon as a first step towards sustainable lagoon management under the supervision of Prof. S. Kuganathan.

 

Mr. R. Senthilmaran completed his M.Sc. research in 2014 on feasibility studies of saltwater barrier bund in Velanai Island, Northern Sri Lanka under the supervision of Prof. S. Kuganathan.

 

Mr. N. Srirajeevan completed his M.Sc. research in 2013 on feasibility study of water quality parameters inside the saltwater intrusion barrier bund in Kopay area, Jaffna District under the supervision of Prof. S. Kuganathan.

 

Ms. P. Amuthini completed her M.Sc. research in 2013 on well water quality changes at various distances from Pannai Lagoon, Jaffna under the supervision of Prof. S. Kuganathan.

 

Mr. L. Senthuran completed his M.Sc. research in 2013 on assessment of pollution levels at Kakkaithivu Lagoon, Jaffna District, Northern Sri Lanka under the supervision of Prof. S. Kuganathan.

Currently Ongoing

Mr. R. Gobiraj is currently conducting his M.Phil. research on life history parameters of the critically endangered sharpnose guitarfish (Glaucostegus granulatus) and landing diversity of elasmobranchs around Mathagal, Jaffna under the supervision of Prof. S. Kuganathan.

 

Ms. S. Sivagini is currently conducting her M.Phil. research on temporal variations of plankton community and their relationship with water quality parameters in selected coastal waters of northern Sri Lanka under the supervision of Prof. S. Kuganathan.

 

Ms. Ishara Anjalie is currently conducting her M.Phil. research on spatio-temporal variation of seaweed diversity and composition in selected coastal areas of northern Sri Lanka under the supervision of Prof. S. Kuganathan.

 

S. Thivviyan is currently conducting his M.Phil. research on the application of a risk assessment approach to appraise the status of the trawl fishery in Palk Bay, Sri Lanka under the supervision of Dr. K. Gunaalan and Prof. S. Kuganathan.

 

Mr. P. M. R. Chanaka Supun submitted his M.Phil. thesis on pelagic fish stock assessment and estimation of population parameters of Sardinella gibbosa from western coastal waters of Sri Lanka under the supervision of Prof. S. Kuganathan.

Successfully Completed

 

  • Ms. J. G. B. Dhanushka Dilini completed her M.Phil. research on mercury and cadmium accumulation in yellowfin tuna tissues in Sri Lanka under the supervision of Prof. S. Kuganathan (2025).

 

  • Ms. P. Surenthar completed her M.Phil. research on fish diversity, fisheries, and water quality in Nanthikadal Lagoon, Mullaitivu under the supervision of Prof. S. Kuganathan (2024).

 

  • Ms. G. Shobiya completed her M.Phil. research on microplastic pollution in selected coastal beaches of northern Sri Lanka under the supervision of Prof. S. Kuganathan (2022).

 

  • Ms. K. Saruga completed her M.Phil. research on utilization of fish discards from trawl fisheries for value-added feed development under the supervision of Prof. S. Kuganathan (2022).

 

  • Ms. K. Veronika completed her M.Phil. research on sea cucumber diversity in Mullaitivu coastal waters under the supervision of Prof. S. Kuganathan (2020).

 

  • Ms. A. Ashani completed her M.Phil. research on coral reef baseline survey and genetic diversity of coral species in the Jaffna Peninsula under the supervision of Prof. S. Kuganathan (2019).

 

  • Ms. N. Tharmine completed her M.Phil. research on blue crab and mud crab fishery and biology in Jaffna Estuary under the supervision of Prof. S. Kuganathan (2016).

 

  • Mr. A. E. S. Patrick completed his M.Phil. research on hydro-climatic effects on fisheries in Vavuniya reservoir under the supervision of Prof. S. Kuganathan (2016).

 

  • Ms. S. Sutharshiny completed her M.Phil. research on lipid changes during reproduction in Scomberoides lysan under the supervision of Prof. S. Kuganathan (2012).

 

  • Ms. W. S. Thulasitha completed her M.Phil. research on reproductive characteristics of Scomberoides lysan from Jaffna Peninsula waters under the supervision of Prof. S. Kuganathan (2012).

 

  • Mr. S. Shutharsan completed his M.Phil. research on population dynamics of Gerres oblongus from Jaffna lagoon under the supervision of Prof. S. Kuganathan (2011).

 

  • Mr. G. A. Charles completed his M.Phil. research on population dynamics of Sepioteuthis lessoniana from Jaffna lagoon under the supervision of Prof. S. Kuganathan (2010).