Dr.Pralaya Ranjan Behera
Tel: ; Cell:Email: beherapralaya213@gmail.com, prbehera7f@yahoo.com
Role:Scientist
Focus of Research:
- Taxonomy of marine finfish and shell fish
- Assessment of marine biodiversity
- Conservation and management of marine fisheries
Background:
After taking graduation in Fisheries Sciences in 2008 and master in Fisheries Resources Management in 2010 I am working in CMFRI since 2012 on marine biodiversity. Presently I am working on taxonomy, species inventory, biodiversity valuations of marine organisms, seed production and breeding of valuable marine finfishes and shell fishes. I have interests in taxonomy of marine tropical fishes.
Education:
- PhD 2014 Department of Zoology, Andhra University (Continuing)
- MFSc 2010 Fisheries Resources Management, CIFE, Mumbai
- BFSc 2008 Fisheries sciences, College of fisheries ,O.U.A.T,Odisha
Current Research Projects
| No | Title | Funded By |
| 1 | Bio inventorying and biodiversity valuation of marine organisms in selected marine ecosystems along the Indian coast | CMFRI |
| 2 | Assessment of fishing impacts on biodiversity loss, with special reference to the threatened species, to formulate management options for their protection | CMFRI |
| 3 | Investigations on vulnerable coral reef ecosystems of Indian waters with special emphasis on formulation of management measures for conservation | CMFRI |
| 4 | Development and standardization of seed production technologies of selected high value finfishes and shellfishes | CMFRI |
| 5 | Trawl fishery of the North east coast of India: An appraisal | CMFRI |
Awards & Recognitions:
Best 5 Publications:
1. Behera, P R, Ranjith, L., Edward Loveson L., Muktha, M and Ghosh, S. (2013) First record of the Indian golden-barred butterflyfish, Roa jayakari (Norman, 1939) (Family: Chaetodontidae) from the east coast of India. Indian. Journal of Geomarine Science. (Accepted in press)
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