Assessment of environmental parameters with special emphasis on avifaunal breeding season in the coastal wetland of Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary, Southeast coast of India. (June 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Viji, Rajendran; Shrinithivihahshini, Nirmaladevi D.; Ranjeetha, Rajendran; Santhanam, Perumal; Narayanan, Palani Swamy Ram; Balakrishnan, Srinivasan
• Is Part Of: Marine pollution bulletin. Volume 131(2018)Part A
• Page Start: 233
• Page End: 238
• Publication Date: 2018-06
• Subjects: Wetland ecosystem -- Water quality -- Pollution -- Bird breeding -- Vedaranyam; Marine pollution -- Periodicals; Marine Biology -- Periodicals; Water Pollution -- Periodicals; Mer -- Pollution -- Périodiques; Publications périodiques; Pollution des mers; Lutte antipollution; Electronic journals; 363.7394
• DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2018.04.023
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0025-326X

Abstract

Abstract: The present study focuses on the hydrographic parameters and the population level of microbial indicators in wetland ecosystems and their effects on bird breeding habitat in Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary. Water samples were collected during the bird breeding seasons at five different stations in the sanctuaries, and samples were analyzed by standard methods. Results were compared with CPCB and USEPA standards and clearly denoted that the water quality is not suitable for bird feeding and breeding habitat. One-way ANOVA showed a strong evidence ( p < 0.01) of risk for birds breeding in this habitat. As a result of salt pan chemical industries, aquaculture continues to have a major effect on the homogenization and breeding habitat of avian species. Urgent action is needed to prohibit the unregulated economical activities and to regulate water quality monitoring to strictly follow the wildlife conservation rules and regulations. This effective action will help in maintaining species diversity and composition of historical monuments to provide suitable breeding sites in the sanctuary. Highlights: Migrating bird's population is declining continuously in the Point Calimere Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary. The environmental indicators highly threatening condition of the bird's breeding habitat. Infertility of egg production and increased mortality rates. The empirical study and conservation measures in the wildlife sanctuary.