Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology
Volume 10, Issue 3 (2021)
Published
Table of contents
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Effect of Oil Spills on Marine life
Abstract: Oil spill is the release of a liquid petroleum hydrocarbon into the environment, especially marine areas due to human activities and is a form of pollution. Oil spill pollution can have multiple causes both of natural and anthropogenic origin. The major oil spills of the world include Exxon Valdez oil spill, Arabian Gulf spill, Deepwater Horizon spill and Mumbai oil spill. Oil spills have negative impact on marine ecosystem which …
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Ecotourism in Mizoram: Problems and Prospects
Abstract: As in North Eastern India, Mizoram is one of the Seven Sister States listed. On 20 February 1987, it became India's 23rd state. Nestled in the north-eastern part of India at the southern tip, it is a mountainous state. Aizawl is the capital and one of the least-frequented towns in India. There are 10 major national parks and wildlife sanctuaries in the state and it is a hotspot for biodiversity. …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Environmental estrogens: A silent enemy
Abstract: Throughout our lives we are exposed to environmental estrogens, from food, air, water, soil, and household products as well as probably through breast milk or during development in the womb. Environmental estrogens have endocrine disrupting activity. Many times natural plant compounds or synthetic chemicals may also disturb the endocrine system. These compounds are weaker than the estrogen naturally produced in the body. Many reproductive, developmental and other health problems have …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 22–26 Read article
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First Photographic Record of Asian Woolly-necked Stork (Ciconia episcopus) in Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary, Ariyalur district, Tamil Nadu, India
Abstract: Asian Woolly- necked Stork (Ciconia episcopus) is one of the Near Threatened species, which is widely distributed in the tropical regions of Asian countries. These carnivores are found in habitats, which are well watered. On 21 February 2021, this species was recorded in the Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary, Ariyalur district, Tamil Nadu and is the first photographic record of this species here.
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 6–8 Read article