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Dr. M. Sakthivel

Role : Principal Scientist
   04573-241020
   sakthicares@gmail.com

Focus of Research :

  • Finfish Breeding & Genetics
  • Finfish mariculture
  • Cetaceans (Marine mammals – Whales, Dolphins & Porpoises)
 

Background :

After taking graduation in Veterinary Science (2003) and post graduation in Animal Genetics and Breeding (2005), I am working in CMFRI since 2009 on finfish mariculture. I am currently working as scientist in the division of mariculture at Mandapam Regional Centre of CMFRI. I have been working on finfish breeding and seed production particularly cobia, silver pompano, red snapper and marine ornamental fishes.  For the first time in the country, two species of high value marine finfish viz., Cobia and Silver Pompano have been successfully bred under captive conditions. Genetic broodstock management and production of high quality marine finfish seed are the major research areas.  I have also acquired expertise in Cetacean biology and species identification.  I have interests in conservation of marine mammals.    

 

Education :

  • PhD   (pursuing)  Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chennai
  • MVSc  2005 Animal Genetics & Breeding, NDRI (Deemed University), Karnal
  • BVSc   2003 Veterinary Science, TANUVAS, Chennai         

Current Research Projects :

NoTitleFunded By
1Development and standardization of seed production technologies for selected high value finfishes and shellfishesCMFRI
2Innovations in sea cage farming and coastal maricultureCMFRI
3Derivation and characterization of embryonic (ES) and induced pluripotent (iPS) stem cell from selected marine fish species aimed at mariculture/conservationCMFRI
4Seed Production in Agricultural Crops and FisheriesICAR
5National Initiative on Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA) – Marine FisheriesICAR
6Development of Protocols and Capacity Building of authorities and local people of Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra on stranded and beached CetaceansGOI-UNDP-GEF

Awards & Recognitions :

  • 2010 – Letter of appreciation by The Director General, ICAR for achieving the successful breeding and spawning of cobia and pompano for the first time in the country
  • 2005 – Merit Certificate by National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal for the best academic performance in Animal Production sector during post graduation
Publications:

eprints@cmfri

 
 
 
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