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Ecological assessment of two sandy beaches along the Kerala coast, south west coast of India perspective to pollution

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  • V Anu Pavithran
  • S Bijoy Nandan

    (Department of Marine Biology, Microbiology and Biochemistry, School of Marine Sciences, Cochin University of Science and Technology, India)

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The distinct nature of the two shores (Fort Cochin and Dharmadam) of south west coast of India has the potential to evaluate the ecological function and processes. This study observed two different sandy beaches; Fort Cochin and Dharmadam and examined the faunal community structure and anthropological influences. From the entire study, it was uncovered that the shorelines chosen showed disparity in their shoreline profiles and faunal composition. Anthropological invasions and natural processes lead Fort Cochin beach to the threat of obliteration. The Dharmadam beach retained a pristine appearance; however, the temporal evaluation of beach fauna and biotic indices confirmed the occurrence of disturbed community. Impacts of anthropological activities were disclosed in the study and for which various statistical tools and biotic index like AMBI (AZTI’s Marine Biotic Index) were applied so that the ecological status of the system could be explored.

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  • V Anu Pavithran & S Bijoy Nandan, 2016. "Ecological assessment of two sandy beaches along the Kerala coast, south west coast of India perspective to pollution," Oceanography & Fisheries Open Access Journal, Juniper Publishers Inc., vol. 1(2), pages 49-59, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:adp:jofoaj:v:1:y:2016:i:2:p:49-59
    DOI: 10.19080/OFOAJ.2016.01.555560
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