Ms Zehra Fatima
Ms Zehra Fatima is M. Sc in Microbiology from University of Karachi. She is serving as Scientific Officer in Aquatic Diagnostic Laboratories of BU. She is working in Microbiology Unit to check the seafood borne pathogen as per international standards. She had worked at Agha Khan University Hospital in a clinical laboratory site where she […]
Dr. Saima Majeed
Dr. Saima is PhD in Marine Molecular Biology. She is serving as “Head of Molecular Unit” at ADL. She has accomplished a remarkable project to remove ban from shrimp export for the first time in Pakistan i.e. ‘‘Aquatic Animal Health by molecular identification of shrimp diseases’’. She also actively involved in mangrove plantation, conservation and […]
Dr. Safia Mushtaq
Dr. Safia Mushtaq With more than 17 years of experience in established Marine Biology, Aquaculture, Fisheries, R&D organizations, FAO of United Nations. She holds Ph.D. in “Marine Biology”. She have been invited by the academic panel of various universities to upgrade curricula as per international requirement. She has reviewed many research papers . She was […]
Seafood Safety & Security According to International and Halal Standards
With the globalization of seafood, it has become gradually more important for producers, processors, exporters and importers to adapt all standards and regulations regarding food safety, quality and traceability. International seafood export standards are tough and rigorous and, not meeting to their requirement may lead to banning of seafood products. People generally want to know […]
Waste Water Pollution
Domestic households, industrial and agricultural practices produce wastewater that can cause pollution in many lakes and rivers. Sewage is the term used for wastewater that often contains feces, urine and laundry waste causing pollution. Sewage is treated in water treatment plants and the waste is often disposed into the sea.
Mobilization of Marine Fauna Due to Urbanization
BBOP defines biodiversity offsets as measurable conservation outcomes of actions designed to compensate for significant residual adverse biodiversity impacts arising from project development after appropriate prevention and mitigation measures have been taken.
Viral Disease of Penaeid-Shrimp
Shrimp aquaculture has been dramatically affected (mass mortality) by many diseases causing agents; mainly caused by viruses. Diseases caused by the result of a series of linked events involving the interaction between host, environment and the presence of pathogens. The experience of neighboring countries shows the potential for Pakistan to contribute to and benefit from […]
Study of Harmful Algal Blooms
Harmful algal blooms (HABs) are responsible for losses to natural resources and coastal economies. Amnesic shellfish poisoning is an illness caused by the consumption of the marine biotoxin called domoic acid. In mammals, including humans, domoic acid acts as a neurotoxin, causing permanent short-term memory loss, brain damage, and death in severe cases. Neurotoxic Shellfish […]
Mangroves Rehabilitation Programme
Mangroves are a group of trees and shrubs that live in the coastal intertidal zone. A unique mix of marine and terrestrial species lives in Mangal ecosystems. The still, sheltered waters among the mangrove roots provide protection, breeding, feeding, and nursery areas for fish, crabs, shrimp and other species important to commercial and recreational fisheries.
DNA Barcoding of Marine Biodiversity
Marine Biodiversity is the total variation of living organisms of oceans. Marine organisms contribute to many critical processes that have direct and indirect effects on the health of the oceans and humans. Primary and secondary productions are important mechanisms by which marine communities contribute to global processes.