Limnology and Fisheries of the Kushiyara River, Bangladesh

Authors

  • M. M. Islam Associate Professor Department of Fisheries University of Dhaka Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh
  • S. A. Akhi Research Assistant Department of Fisheries University of Dhaka Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh
  • M. H. Faruque Assistant Professor Department of Fisheries University of Dhaka Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh & Dept. of Environment and Natural Sciences Yokohama National University Yokohama, Japan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/jsr.v11i1.36328

Abstract

A study was conducted in November 2015 to assess the limnological and fisheries conditions of the Kushiyara river, Bangladesh. This study used laboratory techniques, face-to-face interviews and focus group discussions. This study collected water, phytoplankton, zooplankton and benthos from different sites of the river. It found that the water quality parameters such as dissolved oxygen, pH, temperature, turbidity, electrical conductivity, total dissolved solids and sodium chloride of the Kushiyara river are within the standard level for sustaining aquatic life. In the current study, six phytoplankton groups of 19 genera and three groups of zooplankton (4 genera of Rotifers, 3 genera of Copepods and 5 genera of Cladoceras) are recorded. This indicates good ecological conditions of the river water. The current study also recorded 9 groups of benthos, indicating a stable environmental condition in the river for benthos. Diverse kinds of fishing gear were found to operate in this study. They were used to catch almost similar species of fishes using almost similar catching mechanism. The peak and lean seasons for fishing as well as the number, types, length and weight of species of fishes are observed. Overall this study found good water quality and rich biodiversity in the Kushiyara river.

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Published

2019-01-01

How to Cite

Islam, M. M., Akhi, S. A., & Faruque, M. H. (2019). Limnology and Fisheries of the Kushiyara River, Bangladesh. Journal of Scientific Research, 11(1), 65–82. https://doi.org/10.3329/jsr.v11i1.36328

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Section B: Chemical and Biological Sciences