Journal of Oceanography and Marine Research
Open Access
ISSN: 2572-3103
+44 1300 500008
ISSN: 2572-3103
+44 1300 500008
Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Dr. Amal D Premarathna is asociated with University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science. Dr. Amal D Premarathna specializations are Animal Behavior and Welfare, Animal Reproduction - Theriogenology, Livestock Genomics, Parasitology, Veterinary Dentistry and Oromaxillofacial Surgery.
Research Article
Distribution and Diversity of Seaweed Species in South Coastal Waters in Sri Lanka
Author(s): Amal D Premarathna*, Kumara AMCP, Anura P Jayasooriya, Jayanetti DE, Ranjith B Adhikari, Sarvananda L and Amarakoon S
Seaweeds are aquatic angiosperms, which are widespread in many coastal settings. Due to their various type of application, for instance, therapeutic agents, they are considered as one of the key environmental resources. In order to find out the diversity, abundance and pattern of species distribution of algae, a study was carried out in the three selected south coastal areas in the sand plain (Ahagama, Talpe and Koggala) in Sri Lanka. Quadrats method and three-line transects (horizontal & vertical) with 15 m length laid perpendicular from shore were adopted to collect data. Diversity was determined by Shannon-Wiener diversity index and quality of seawater (water temperature, pH, and salinity and dissolved oxygen) was also determined. Statistical analysis revealed significant difference in distribution and diversity between Sargassum and Ulva species in three stud.. View More»