Marine Science

Marine Science publishes articles, short communications, and critical reviews that contribute to our scientific understanding of marine systems and the impact of human activities. The Journal serves as a foundation for scientific advice across the broad spectrum of management and conservation issues related to the marine environment. Oceanography, marine habitats, living resources, ecology and related management topics constitute the key elements of papers eligible for publication. Integrated studies that bridge gaps between traditional disciplines are particularly welcome. The scope of the journal also includes economic, social, and public administration studies to the extent that they are directly related to management of the seas and are of general interest to marine scientists. Papers of both fundamental and applied approaches are accepted.

Michael Babu

Editorial Board Member of Marine Science

Assistant Professor, Centre for Marine Science and Technology, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, India

Research Areas

Marine Biology

Education

1999Ph.DManonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli
1989M.ScSchool of Biological Sciences, M.K. University, Madurai
1987B.ScMadurai Kamaraj University, Madurai

Experience

2000-presentTemporary Lecturer in Microbiology, Centre for Marine Science and Technology, M.S. University, Rajakkamangalam-629502, Tamil Nadu, India
1999-2000Research Associate, DOD Project, Institute for Coastal Area Studies, M.S. University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India
1996-1999Technical Manager, Oceanic Shrimping Limited, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
1990-1992Algal curator, I.F.S. Project, M.K. University, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

Membership

Member in crustacean Biology (Indian Branch)
Member in Aquaculture Engineering society
Member in seaweed research and Utilization
Member Asian Fisheries Science

Publications: Conferences/Workshops/Symposiums/Journals/Books

[1]  Babu M. M. and M. P. Marian (1998). Live transport of gravid Penaeus indicus in coconut mesocarp dust., Aquacultural Engineering. Elsevier Science Publication, 18: 149-155.
[2]  Marian M. P., J. A. Christopher John and M. M. Babu (1998). Recombinant DNATechnology in Mariculture. In: Proceedings of the National Seminar on Trends in Marine Biotechnology, ICAS, M. S. University Publication, India pp. 55-68.
[3]  Venkatramalingam, K., T. Citarasu, M. M. Babu and M. P. Marian (1999). Extremophiles and its biotechnological importance. Scientific Tamil Collection, volume I Eds.-K. P. Aravanan and N. Sukumaran, M. S. University, Tirunelveli, pp. 154-159.
[4]  Babu, M.M. and M. P. Marian, (2000). Factors determing spawning success in Penaeus monodon. NAGA, ICLARM, Aquabyte section, Vol.24 No.1&January-june 2001 pp13-15
[5]  Babu M. M., S. Lazarus and M. P. Marian (2000). Euglena in mariculture. In:Indian Express, Science Express, Agriculture, June 13, 2000, India.
[6]  Babu, M.M., S. Lazarus, T.V. Jayarani and M.P. Marian (2000). Effect of Different microalgal and commercial feed on larval survivability and stress resistance in Penaeid larvae. Proceeding of Mano Research Forum, M.S. University, Tirunelveli, pp. 7-10.
[7]  Jayarani, T.V., M.M. Babu and M.P. Marian (2000). Studies on the behaviour of stress induced Penaeus monodon post larvae (PL 20) treated with biomedicine. Proceedings of Mano Research Forum, M.S. University, Tirunelveli, India. pp. 31-36.
[8]  Babu, M.M., M.R. Kitto and M. P. Marian (2001). Growth performance, Salinity tolerance and Nutritive values of Marine microalgae, Skeletonema costatum in the Brackish waters of Bukinham Canal, Nellore, India, Aquaculture in the tropics 16(2) ; 113-130.
[9]  Babu, M.M., M.R. Kitto, and M. P. Marian (2001). Shrimping-footprints on the sands of time, Current Science, Vol. 80, No. 11 pp. 101-102.
[10]  Kitto M. R., C. Regunathan and M. M. Babu (2001). Shrimp culture in Derlict salt pans-A neglected priority. Fishing chimes vol. 20: 10-11
[11]  Babu M.M., M. P.Marian and M. R. Kitto (2001) A cradle aeration system for hatching Artemia. Aquacultural Engineering, Elsevier Science Publication, 24: 85-88.
[12]  Babu, M.M and M.Peter Marian (2001)Development of Bioencapsulated Herbal Products for Maturation and Quality larval Production in Penaeus manodon (L.). Larvi 2001, europian Aquaculture society special Publication no .30, Belgium. PP 41-43,
[13]  Citarasu T., K. Venkatramalingam, M. M Babu, R. Raja Jeya Sekar, and M. Peter Marian (2003) Influence of the antibacterial herbs, Solanum trilobatum, Andrographis paniculata and bacterial load of Penaeus monodon post larvae. Aquaculture International, 11: 583-595, 2003
[14]  Rajeev.A, S.Prakash, B.Valentine Bhimba and M.M.Babu. Antifungal action of micro algae against human localized and systemic fungal pathogen. Seaweed Res.Utiln., 25(1&2)-221-226, 2003.
[15]  Sivaram. V., M. M. Babu, G. Immanuel, S. Murugadass, T. Citarasu, M. P. Marian (2004) Growth and immune response of juvenile greasy groupers (Epinephelus tauvina) fed with herbal antibacterial active principle supplemented diets against Vibrio harveyi infections. Aquaculture 237, 9-20.
[16]  Immanuel G., A. Palavesam, V. Sivaram, M. M. Babu, M. P. Marian (2004) Feeding trashfish odonus niger lipid enriched Artemia nauplii on growth, stress resistance and HUFA requirements of Penaeus monodon postlarvae. Aquacultre 237, 301-313
[17]  Immanuel G, T.Citarasu, V.Sivaram, M.M.Babu and A.Palavesam (2007).Delivery of HUFA probionts and biomedicine through bioencapsulated Artemia as a means to enhance the growth and survival and reduce the pathogencity in shrimp Penaeus monodon post latvae.Aquaculture International, Springer publication, Vol.15(2)pp.137-152(Springer)
[18]  Immanuel.G., R.P.Uma, P.Iyyaparaj, T.Citarasu, S.M.Punitha, M.M.Babu and A.Palavesam .2008.Dietary medicinal plant extracts improve growth, immune activity and survival and survival of tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus) Journal of Fish biology.
[19]  Punitha S.M.J., M.M.Babu, G.Immanuel, 2007.Developing feed for the culture of brine shrimp Artemia franciscana using marine algae as major dietary source.Romanian Biotechnical letters, Vol.12(4):3313-3328.
[20]  S. M. J. Punitha M. M. Babu V. Sivaram V. S. Shankar S. A. Dhas T. C. Mahesh G. Immanuel T. Citarasu., Immunostimulating influence of herbal biomedicines on nonspecific immunity in Grouper Epinephelus tauvina juvenile against Vibrio harveyi infection. Aquacult Int DOI 10.1007/s10499-007-9162-6
[21]  Babu M. M., S. Lazarus and M. P. Marian (2001). Commercial production systems for marine microalgae. Manual on trends in Marine Biotechnology, ICAS Publication, No. 3, M. S. University, India, pp. 140-156.
[22]  G.Immanuel and M.M. Babu. 2001.Live feed culture technology, In: in Methods in Marine Biotechnology, Vol I. eds. M. Peter Marine et al. M.S. University Publication, pp.01-10.
[23]  G.Immanuel and M.M.Babu. 2001. Artificial feed technology, In: Methods in Marine Biotechnology, Vol I. Eds. M. PeterMarine et al. M.S. University publication, pp.11-24.
[24]  G.Immanuel and M.M.Babu. 2001. Artifical feed analysis-Biochemical composition, In: Methods in Marine Biotechnology, Vol I. Eds. M. Peter Marine et al. M.S. University publication, pp.25-37.
[25]  G.Immanuel and M.M. Babu. 2001. Artifical feed analysis-Estimation of Engery, In: Methods in Marine Biotechnology, Vol I. Eds. M.Peter Marine et al. M.S. University publication, publication, pp.38-49.
[26]  G.Immanuel and M.M.Babu.2001. Bioenergetics principles, In: Methods in Marine Biotechnology, Vol I. Eds. M. Peter Marine et al. M.S. University publication, pp.50-53.
[27]  G.Immanuel, M.M.Babu and M. Peter Marine. 2001. Determination of absorption efficiency (AE) or Assimilation efficiency of Digestibility efficiency In: Methods in Marine Biotechnology, Vol I.Eds. M.PeterMarine et al. M.S. University publication, pp.54-58.
[28]  G.Immanuel and M.M. Babu and M. Peter Marine 2001. Bioencapsulation Technique, In: Methods in Marine Biotechnology, Vol I.Eds. M.PeterMarine et al. M.S.University publication, pp.59-64.
[29]  M.M. Babu, G.Immanuel and M. Peter Marine 2001. Fish immunology and immuno Technique In: Methods in Marine Biotechnology, Vol I. EEds. M. PeterMarian et al. M.S. University publication, pp.113-121.
[30]  G.Immanuel and M.M.Babu and A.Palavesam 2001. Marine By-products Technology-Fish oils In: Methods in Marine Biotechnology, Vol I.Eds. M. Peter Marine et al. M. S.University publication, pp.179-190.
[31]  G.Immanuel and M.M. Babu and A.Palavesam 2001. Marine By-products Technology-products from sea weeds, In: Methods in Marine Biotechnology, Vol I. Eds. M. Peter Marine et al. M.S. University publication, pp.191-196.
[32]  G.Immanuel and M.M. Babu and A.Palavesam 2001. Marine By-products Technology-Heparin from Marine organisms In: Methods in Marine Biotechnology, Vol I.Eds. M. PeterMarine et al. M.S. Unioversity publication, pp.197-199.
[33]  G.Immanuel and M.M.Babu and A.Palavesam 2001. Marine By-products Technology-Fish oils In: Methods in Marine Biotechnology, Vol I. Eds. M. Peter Marine et al. M.S. University publication, pp.179-190.
[34]  G.Immanuel and M.M. Babu and A. Palavesam2001. Marine By-Products Technology-Conventional fishery products In: Methods in Marine Biotechnology, Vol I.Eds. M.Peter Marian et al. M.S. University publication, pp.200-250.
[35]  Lipton, A.Pand M.M.l Babu (2001) Disease Dragnosis in Aquaculture Marian et al. M.S. University publication, pp.84-112.
[36]  M.M. Babu and R.Emilin Renitha (2001). Biological organisms in salt works and other production profential. Proceeding-semir-Biotechnology in salt production 10th April 2001. DCW, Tuticorin pp 1-25.
[37]   Lipton, A.Pand M.M. Babu (2001) Disease Dragnosis in Aquaculture In: Methods in Marine Biotechnology, Vol I. Eds. M. Peter Marine et al. M.S. University publication, pp.84-112.19 Punitha S.M.J., M.M.Babu, G.Immanuel, 2007.Developing feed for the culture of brine shrimp Artemia franciscana using marine algae as major dietary source.Romanian Biotechnical letters, Vol.12(4):3313-3328.
[38]  M.M.Babu, G.Immanuel and M.Peter Marian (1991) Artemia nauplii resources in the saltpans of Tuticorin during rainy season and salinity stratification-Abstrart-International conference on food resources production and processing Technology, 28-30 Dec, P.9.
[39]  M.R.Kitto, M.M.Babu, A.D.S.Raj and M.PeterMarian (1991) Culture studies on Artemia Franciscana in cement tanks and fed with Mass cultural Marine Micro algae Chlorella salina . Abstract-International conference on food resources production and processing Technology-P.17
[40]  ThrasikuttyK.M, C.Sunderaraj, M.M.Babu, M.R.Kitto and M.Petermarian (1991) Studies on marine fish production in Kanyakumari Dist. Abstract-International Conference on food resources production and processing Technology-P.17
[41]  M.M. Babu, G.Immanuel, S.Maria Augastin, M.R.Kitto and M.Peter Marian Preliminary study on the production of Artemia cysts using different concentrations of Formalin with varying salt concentration. Abstract-International conference on food resources production and processing Technology-P-18.
[42]  M.PeterMarian, J.A.Chistopher John and M.M.Babu (2002). Remote sensing study will improve the Satellite coastal salt work management programme. National seminar on status of Artemia research in India-March 22-23-P.34.
[43]  M.PeterMarian, M.M.Babu, R.Sivaram and T.S.Christopher Roy (2002) Artemia as Marine Drosophila a ultimate model for Genomic Research. National Seminar on status of Artemia research in India-March 22-23-P-70.
[44]  M.M.Babu, B.Paramesvari and M.PeterMarian (2002). Effect of Antimicrobials on controlling Epizootic Bacterial colonization on the Brine shrimp cyst during incubation. National seminar on status of Artemia research in India-March 22-23 . P-58 Rajeev.A, S.Prakash, B.Valentin
[45]  Lazars, S, S.G.P.Vincent and M.M.Babu (2000) FAA-Rich Marine micro algae as early fuel for the early Feeding Phylosoma lavae of the spiny lobster, Panulirus homarus, National symposium on phycology in the new Millennium, March 1-3 CAS in Botany, University of Madras-Abst P-30.
[46]  T.Citrasu, T.V.Jayarani, M.M.Babu and M.Peter Marian (1999) Use of herbal Bio-medical products in aquaculture of shrimp. Aqua-Terr Annual symposium, March 19, 1999 School of Biological Science, Maduari Kamaraj University .
[47]  M.M.Babu, T.Citrasu, J.A.Christopher john and M.Peter Marian (2000) morphogenetic and PCR based markers for evaluation of pathogen free brooders and production of quality post lavae of Penaeus monodon, IMBC 2000, 28 September-4 Oct. 2000. Townsville, Queensland, Australia, Abs. p-8.
[48]  M.PeterMarian, M.M.Babu, Maria Helena matte and Glavnu R.Matte (2000). Bio remediation of shrimp culture effluent using a biofiltering organism, the brine shrimp, Artemia franciscana. p-113.
[49]  Citarasu, T., T.V. Jayarani, M. M. Babu and M. P. Marian (1999). Use of herbal biomedicinal products in aquaculture of shrimp. Abstract in Aqua-terr. Annual Symposium School of Biological Sciences, M.K. University, Madurai 21, Tamil Nadu, India Abs. No. 7 P. 4.
[50]  Marian, M.P., J.A.C. John and M.M. Babu, (1998). Remote sensing study will improve the Satellite coastal salt work management programmes. Remote sensing and application, p-15.
[51]  Lazarus, S., S.G.P. Vincent and M.M. Babu. (2000). FAA-Rich marine microalgae as energy fuel for the early feeding of Phyllosoma larvae of the spiny lobster, Panulirus homarus. Abstract-–In National Symposium on Phycology in the New Millennium, Centre for Advanced studies in Botany University of Madras, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India-p 30.
[52]  Babu, M.M., T. Citarasu, J.A. Christopher John and M. Peter Marian (2000). Morphogenetic and PCR based markers for evaluation of pathogen free brooders and production of quality post larvae of Penaeus monodon. Paper presented in IMBC 2000. Townsville, Queensland, Australia, September-4th October, Abstract page 8.
[53]  Marian, M.P., M. M. Babu, Maria Helena Matte and Glavun R. Matte, (2000). Bioredmination of shrimp culture effluent using a biofiltering organism, the brine shrimp Artemia franciscana. Paper presented in IMBC 2000, Townsville, Queensland, Australia, 28 September-4th October, Abstract page 113.
[54]  Methods in Marine Biotechnology, 2001, Eds. M. P. Marian, J. A. C. John, G, Immanuel and
[55]  M. Michael Babu, M. S. University Publication, India.
[56]  Farmers Hand Book on Shrimp Larval Diseases, 1998. Eds. M. Michael Babu, M. R. Kitto and M. P. Marian, CABRUD Publication, Chennai, India.
[57]  Operational Manual for solar roof Biofilm Reactor, 2000. Eds. M. Rufus Kitto and M. Michael Babu, CABRUD Publication, Chennai, India.
[58]  Handbook for Artemia Farming in Salt Pans, 2006. Eds.M.Michael Babu and M.Peter Marian, Dept of Biotechnology, Govt of India-BT/PR2555/AAQ/03/124/2001, New Delhi, India