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Diversity and Distribution of Seaweeds in Saint Martin Island, Bangladesh

Md Masum Billah
Institute of Marine Sciences and Fisheries, University of Chittagong, Chittagong, Bangladesh

MA Kader
Institute of Marine Sciences and Fisheries, University of Chittagong, Chittagong, Bangladesh

Syed Shoeb Mahmud
Institute of Marine Sciences and Fisheries, University of Chittagong, Chittagong, Bangladesh

Abdulla-Al-Asif
Department of Fisheries and Marine Bioscience, Faculty of Biological Science and Technology, Jessore University of Science and Technology, Jessore, Bangladesh

Abdullah Al Mamun Siddiqui
Institute of Marine Sciences and Fisheries, University of Chittagong, Chittagong, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

This present investigation conducted on diversity and distribution analysis of the sub-littoral seaweed flora collected from January to June, 2007 from north part and south part of the Saint Martin Island, Bangladesh has revealed the presence of 37 seaweed taxa, 11 under Chlorophyceae, 14 under Phaeophyceae and 12 under Rhodophyceae. The distribution, diversity and abundance of seaweed flora fluctuate due to temperature, locations and species composition variations in Saint Martin Island.

Keywords: Abundance, Diversity, Distribution, Seaweeds, Saint Martin Island

Location: Saint Martin Island, Bangladesh

Start Date: 00-01-2007

End Date: 00-06-2007

Program Area: Conservation and Biodiversity

Commodity: Seaweed

Objectives:

The present investigation covers the status of the submerged seaweeds, while the species diversity, distribution and abundance of submerged seaweeds of Saint Martin Island are also revealed.

Methodology:

2.1 Study location and periods Seaweeds species were collected from Saint Martin Island during January to June, 2007 from two locations; southern part and northern part. The northern part of island was coordinate with 20°38'09.0"N 92°19'34.3"E and the southern part of island was coordinate with 20°35'28.5"N 92°19'53.5"E.

2.2 Sample collection and preservation Samples are collected from island once a month. The samples were then preserved in sea water with 5% formalin, and individual seaweed as herbaria, deposited in the central laboratory of Institute of Marine Science, University of Chittagong.

2.3 Data collection Collected samples were sorted manually, and then identified by the help of floral chart; after that, species were counted and thus data collection process was taken place.

2.4 Data analysis Entire collected data were précised and inspected cautiously and documented. Afterward assortment of data, were revised and notched. In conclusion, significant tables were prepared in accordance with the objectives of the study. Data is presented mostly in the tabular form because it is simple in the calculation, widely used and easy to understand. Data were analyzed using Microsoft excel 2007.

Source of Information: International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies 2018; 6(6): 166-169

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Achievement/Findings:

The species distribution and abundance denote the availability of marine flora especially, seaweed species found in Saint Martin Island. Although seaweed bearing some medicinal and food value a proper check of availability and biodiversity measurement along with conservation could lead this bio-component to the sustainable status in the Bay of Bengal. This research team, only investigate the diversity and distribution of seaweed, any further research approach could be conducted to study the other feature of this bio flora.

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