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MARINE BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH STATION
- RATNAGIRI |
(Dr. BALASAHEB
SAWANT KONKAN KRISHI VIDYAPEETH, DAPOLI)
Index
1. Objectives
2. Research Work
3. Training
4. Need/Utility of the Station
5. Schemes being implemented by MBRS
6. Future Plan
7. Contact Details
8. MBRS Profile [Slide Show]
9. Upcoming Events
10. Photo Gallery -1
11. Photo Gallery -2
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Objectives |
For Scientific and planned development of fisheries on the South Konkan coast, the Government of Maharashtra under the Department of Fisheries had established Marine Biological Research Station (MBRS) in 1958 at Ratnagiri, which is presently attached with Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli, Dist.: Ratnagiri. The research station had total 10 ha area as field facility including three floored building at main campus, a well equipped ‘Aquarium and Museum’, a modernized brackish water fish farm, a Mechanized Fishing and Research Vessel, Seed Production facilities and various laboratories at its disposal.
The Marine Biological Research Station, Ratnagiri is one of the premier institutes, especially in the South Konkan Coastal Fisheries Zone, having a mandate for development of fish production technologies, transferring the technologies to fish culturists, entrepreneurs and the industry, and generating professionally trained manpower in fish culture.
The main objectives are summarized as:
· To undertake need based research on marine fishery resources of the Konkan region of
Maharashtra.
· To investigate the biology of marine and freshwater animals under controlled conditions.
· To develop suitable technology for controlled seed production and culture of candidate species of
fishes and shell fishes.
· To undertake extension work for transfer of technology to fish farmers and fishermen in various
aspects of fisheries in order to enhance the production and upliftment of livelihood of the
community.
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» Research Work |
The station has been working on the distribution of the marine and freshwater species of the different verities having academic and commercial importance, followed by demonstrating the different catching methods to obtain sustainable catch of important fishes and shellfishes. Culture biology of commercially important species of freshwater, brackish water and marine animals was also worked on. Extensive farm facilities of the station provide a cradle for conducting research on fish farming and for demonstration of frontline technologies to fish culturists.
The Research station is now emphasizing on the development and management of the need based and eco-friendly coastal fisheries in the vast saline water resources, which exist in the form of estuaries, backwaters, and open seawaters. Special emphasis is being put on the development of technology for the culture and hatchery seed production of freshwater prawn, shrimps and crabs. Innovative techniques have been developed for increasing ornamental fish production as a low cost entrepreneurship activity for the unemployed youth of Konkan.
OUTCOME OF RESEARCH CARRIED SO FAR
· The shrimp resources of the Konkan coast were explored and the potential of shrimp fishery on
Konkan coast was predicted.
· A survey of the commercially important shrimp seed species along the konkan coast was carried
out. Penaeus merguinsis and Metapenaeus affinis were noted as dominant species.
· The breeding and seed production of Penaeus merguinsis under controlled condition has been
developed.
· The potential of shrimp farming and fin fish farming along the Ratnagiri coastal area was worked
out and suitable sites for these farming were identified.
· The pure cultures of food organisms such as Chaetoceros spp, Isochrysis spp, Chlorella spp,
Branchinus spp, Artemia spp etc. were developed. These were the specific feeds for marine shell
fishes, larvae and postlarvae.
· Developed a simple technique to preserve puffer fish menace on the Konkan coast.
· Value-added products from low cost marine fish were prepared.
· Developed techniques for Agar and Algenic acid from sea weeds etc.
· Developed the technique for seed production of Freshwater prawn, M. rosenbergii
· Multi-location grow out trials of Giant Freshwater Prawn M. rosenbergii were conducted in Konkan
and Ghat region.
· Optimized packing and transportation requirements for M. rosenbergii seed.
· The effect of different probiotics on growth and survival of post-larvae of M. rosenbergii was
worked out.
· Ornamental fish was a new thrust area during the last decade. Station standardized methods of
breeding and seed production of Angelfish, Gold fish, Rosy barb and Siamese fighter fish were
standardized.
· Studied different varieties of Angel fish (Pterophyllum scalare) and other aquarium fishes.
· Studies were carried out on maturation, breeding and post-embryonic rearing of rosy barb Barbus
conchonius.
· Techniques has developed for mass breeding and mass culture of gold fish, Carassius auratus.
· Developed and commercialized a formulated flake feed (Branded as ‘Fifoo) for all types of
aquarium fishes.
· Mud crab (Scylla serrata) fattening and culture techniques were standardized.
· Short-term monitoring of crabs (Scylla species) on the South Konkan coast of Maharashtra was
done and it was found that Scylla tranquebarica (Green crab) was to be a dominant in Guhagar,
Mandangad, Dapoli, Ratnagiri and Rajapur Taluka of Ratnagiri District.
· Successfully bred and reared Seahorse fish (Hippocampus kuda) under laboratory conditions.
· Developed fry to fingerling rearing technique of mullet (Liza Persia) by incorporating probiotics in
artificial feed.
· Studied growth and survival of the Siganus canaliculatus fry fed on different protein and lipid
sources of plant and animal origin.
· Protocol for raising the brooders of Banana Shrimp, Penaeus merguiensis under captive conditions
was developed.
EXTENSION / TRAINING PROGRAMME
The technologies developed by the research station, have been successfully transferred among the farmers, fisherman, and unemployed youths of Maharashtra.
Some of the important ones are:
· Demonstration of the different catching method and to obtain sustainable catch of important
fishery resources.
· Raft / Stake culture Technology for culture of Green Mussels.
· Preservation of fishing nets from Puffer fish menace.
· Freshwater prawn seed production which led to establishment of a private hatchery at Sawarde,
Tal. Chiplun under the technical guidance of this station.
· Breeding and Culture of ornamental fishes (About 500 unemployed youths and prospective
entrepreneurs trained through 10 Training Programs on this aspect , with the result that at
present, 150 youths are self employed in the aquarium fish trade in the state.)
· Crab culture and fattening
Following training programs are being conducted from time to time in
the research station for the fish farmers / prospective entrepreneurs.
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» Training
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Training |
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Name of Training |
Duration |
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Culture & Breeding of Ornamental
Fishes |
7 Days |
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Shrimp Culture |
5 Days |
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Freshwater Prawn Farming |
5 Days |
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Crab Culture |
5 Days |
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Preparation of Value Added Products |
2 Days |
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» Need/Utility of the Station |
· The abundance of marine, brackish and freshwater resources and faunal diversity along the
Konkan coastal zone.
· The vast resources in terms of Arabian-sea on west side and 3 – 4 month rainy season are most
suitable agro climatic conditions for fish production in the zone. In order to utilize these potential
resources for betterment of fishermen, unemployed youths etc the research station had planned to
implement extensive research and extension activities.
· In order to utilize the vast water resources of Konkan and in all of Maharashtra, the need based
research and extension activities on the below given aspects is already started and will be
continued in the future.
1. Mud crab culture
2. Freshwater prawn seed production and its culture
3. Ornamental fish culture
4. Reuse of waste water for aquaculture as well as Integrated farming etc
5. Cage culture in reservoirs,
6. Brackish water fish culture
· Extension / Demonstration of technologies among the perspective farmers, fisherman, unemployed
youths and conduct training programs to generate skilled manpower in fisheries field. The research
station is geared up with required facilities to generate the said skilled man power.
· Scientific and technical information on various aspects of fisheries will be made available to
general public in marathi language.
· Priorities will be given to research on culture of Mussel, Oyster, Crab etc and value added product
development as an income enhancement activity of the fisher community.
· Tourism point of view, the maintenance of marine aquarium and museum (which facilitate to
create awareness among general public about the fragile and fascinating aquatic biodiversity) is a
developing sector in fisheries. However, very little efforts have been made to commercialize it.
The studies will be carried out to develop the technology package.
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» Schemes being implemented
by MBRS - Ratnagiri
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1. Government of Maharashtra
sponsored Plan scheme
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Konkan
Vikasacha Kalbadhha Karyakrama : Nimkharya Panyatil Manshavar Sanshodhan ani Vistar
Shikhan Yojana |
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Under this project, pilot
scale shrimp farming is being undertaken for demonstration of eco-friendly shrimp
culture to the farmers. Major research project on development of low cost feed as
well as brackish water finfish culture is also undertaken by the station. Regular
training programmes on shrimp farming, freshwater prawn culture, Ornamental fish
culture etc. are regularly conducted by the station. |
2. Implementation of NATP - Modernisation of Instructional Fish Farm funded by Govt.
Of India.
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Implementation of NATP |
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Instructional brackish water farm of station is strengthened
with infrastructure like twin feed extruder (feed preparation), demand feeder (Scheduling
feed), auto-analyzer (water analysis), Electron
microscope with camera (Research purpose), Recirculatory system (Sea water),
Various capacity FRP tanks, Biological filters as rearing & research facility
etc has been developed. |
3. ICAR - Govt of India sponsored scheme "National Seed Project" (Fisheries)
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National Seed Project |
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Under
this scheme hatchery unit forseed production
of Shrimps & Freshwater Prawn has
been developed at Wadamirya & Zadgaon field facility of the station. During
last two years approximately 6.5 lac seed of shrimps & 3.0 lac seed of prawn
have been produced and someof this seed have been supplied to the farmers; from
various corners of the state and also farmers from neighboring state like Karnataka,
Goa & Gujrat. Presently, both the hatcheries are in developing stage and are
likely to upgrade to it’s full capacity in near future. |
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» Future Plans |
· Development of ‘Aquarium and Museum’.
· Freshwater prawn (M. rosenbergii) hatchery with a seed production capacity of 1.00 million PL per
annum
· Marine Shrimp hatchery with a seed production capacity of 5.00 million PL per annum
· Cage culture of fresh water fishes
· Establishment of live feed organism culture unit.
· Facility for storage and packaging of low cost fish meat.
· Value added products from low cost fish.
· ‘ATIC’ in fisheries with sale counter for aquarium fishes, fish/prawn feed, value added products
etc.
· On various fisheries aspects,
prepare publication in local language.
· Generate skilled manpower by way of conducting regular training programs. |
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» Contact Details
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SENIOR SCIENTIFIC
OFFICER
Marine Biological Research Station
Faculty of Fisheries
Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth
Peth Killa
Ratnagiri
Maharahstra State
Pin - 415 612
Phone Number :- 02352-232995
Email :- mbrsrtn(at)gmail(dot)com ; mbrs_ratnagiri(at)yahoo(dot)com |
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MBRS Profile |
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» Upcoming Events |
Training programs during the calender year 2011 -12.
Click here for more details..
Training fee (not includedlodging and boarding)
in the form of "Demand draft" may please be drawn in the name of "Dr. Balasaheb
Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth" payable at Ratnagiri. The arrangement for lodging and boarding has to be done by trainee themselves.
For more information/schedule contact the department. |
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