Accumulation of heavy metals by the marine microalga Chlorella marina Butcher (Chlorophyceae) in culture.

Abstract :

As a pioneering feat, Acropora species coral fragments were transported and transplanted from Lakshadweep to Gulf of Kachchh, Gujarat on an experimental basis. Fragments were transported with 81% survival rate, over four days long travel. After acclimatization process, the fragments were transplanted at two sites in and around the Gulf of Kachchh Marine National Park. The survival status was monitored over six month period. Coral fragments survived for four months at Lagu reef and six months at Mithapur reef