I am currently planning to work on the Study of breeding biology of Glossogobius guris (Freshwater Goby) in particular reservoir (Rajdhala Beel, NetraKona) in Bangladesh for my MS thesis. I am interested to know how this study of breeding biology of Freshwater Goby in this reservoir can have socio-economic contribution. I will determine the GSI, Fecundity and Gonadal Histology, sex ratios, etc. of the particular population from the samples . Some past studies demonstrated that this species has good abundance in the reservoir. But no one worked on the breeding biology of this species in this area. How I can explain the socio-economic contributions of this study? I have already made some points of myself but additionally I need some strong points from the experts to make the objectives of the study more acceptable and more convenient in terms of benefit of people and the fisheries sector. Thanks in advanced for any kind of response anyone might provide.
Studies in Breeding biology of a fish species is highly significant especially if the species is socio-economically important.
It is the basis of population biology of the species in the wild on which the capture fisheries is based and of fish seed propagation, the base of aquaculture.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/scialert.net/abstract/amp.php%3fdoi=jfas.2014.24.32
Any new observation may make species management more convenient.
It is unfortunate, but necessary, that a resource must have "value" to be worth studying or preserving. If we understand the breeding biology and dynamics of the population then we can determine its place in the ecosystem. Especially, we can understand what it eats and what eats it. As an example, a planktivorous fish may consume algae. Enough of them may prevent/reduce algae blooms. They may also be a food for a more economically important species. I have seen some instances where a desirable species needs a succession of larger prey items to grow from (say) fry to adult. This species may be one of the bricks in the wall for that other species.
- Badges
- Science topic
- Similar topics
- Correction