Assay and Comparison of Heavy Metals: Pb, Cu, Cd in Liver and Muscle of Tiger Cuttlefish-Sepia pharaonis- in Bahrakan Bay-Persian Gulf

Aida Didaran; Gholam Hoseyn Vosoughi; Ali Mashinchian Moradi

Volume 6, Issue 1 , January 2022, , Pages 1-7

Abstract
  Tiger Cuttlefish-Sepia pharaonis – Herenberg 1831-is a is a seafood species that belongs to five fishing stations in the Bahrakan Bay ( the waters of the Persian Gulf). 3specimens of Cuttlefish-Sepia pharaonis –, regardless of being male or female specimens, have been caught.The amount of ...  Read More

Identification of sponges of inter tidal zone in North of Hengam Island, Persian Gulf

S. Eisapor; Sh. Safaeian

Volume 6, Issue 1 , January 2022, , Pages 55-65

Abstract
  In this study marine sponges of inter tidal zone from Hengam Island Persian Gulf were collected by wading at low tides in Eskeleh station at  locations 55˚ 53ʹ 40ʺ E & 26˚ 40ʹ 53ʺ N. For identifying identification of sponge samples, acid digestion method as a method of early detection ...  Read More

Effect of Thermocline Formation on Underwater Acoustic Waves Propagation in Persian Gulf

V. Zarepoor; E. Ezam; S Allahyaribeik

Volume 5, Issue 1 , January 2015, , Pages 1-13

Abstract
  Thermocline layer have remarkable effects on acoustic propagation in Persian Gulf environment. So far, no comprehensive research has been conducted to explore thermocline layer, especially its characteristics including top, thickness, and thermal gradient of thermocline in Persian Gulf. Besides, effects ...  Read More

Histological studies of ovarian development of the Japanese Threadfin Bream, Nemipterusjaponicus, in the Northern of Persian Gulf
Volume 3, Issue 3 , July 2013, , Pages 133-140

Abstract
  In the present study, a total of 595 specimens collected monthly in the northern part of Persian Gulf between November 2006 and October 2007 were examined by routine macroscopic and histological techniques. Monthly changes in the gonadosomatic index showed the spawning season extended within 2 peaks, ...  Read More

Identificationof sponges of inter tidal zone in North of Hengam Island, Persian Gulf
Volume 3, Issue 3 , July 2013, , Pages 141-148

Abstract
  In this study marine sponges of inter tidal zone from Hengam Island Persian Gulf were collected by wading at low tides in Eskeleh station at  locations 55˚ 53ʹ 40ʺ E & 26˚ 40ʹ 53ʺ N.For identifying identification of sponge samples, acid digestion method as a method of early detection and ...  Read More

The effect of semi-active controller in Sirri jacket seismic vibration control

T. Taghikhany

Volume 3, Issue 2 , June 2013, , Pages 77-84

Abstract
  The Sirri jacket offshore platform was designed and installed in Persian gulf of Iran in 1975 and has been in service since that time. The importance of offshore structure's stability and the failure of this kind of structure during an earthquake in different active zones revealed that earthquake loading ...  Read More

Population parameters and length-weight relationship of deep flounder (Pseudorhombus elevatus ) in northwest of Persian Gulf (Khuzestan coastal waters, Iran)

S. A. R. Hashemi; S. A. Taghavimotlagh; R. Ghorbani; A. Hedayati

Volume 3, Issue 1 , March 2013, , Pages 1-6

Abstract
  During this study from December 2009 to November 2011, 363Deep flounder fish were caught and their weight and length were measured. The caught fish included 18 males, 200 females and 155 immature fishes. The mean, maximum and minimum total lengths were 264 ± 57 (mean ± SD), 415 mm and 115 ...  Read More

Analysis of red tide in strait of Hormuz in 2008-2009 using ocean satellite data

S. Hamzehei; A.A. Bidokhti; M. S. Mortazavi; A. H. Gheiby

Volume 2, Issue 4 , December 2012, , Pages 225-232

Abstract
  pollutions. Recently, both Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman are experiencing several types of pollution including oil spills and heavy metal pollutions as well as Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) caused by biological and environmental changes. Theiroccurrence of the red tide or harmful algal bloom during fall ...  Read More

The study of seaweeds biomass from intertidal rocky shores of Qeshm Island, Persian Gulf

S. M. R. Fatemi; P. Ghavam Mostafavi; F. Rafiee; M. Saeed Taheri

Volume 2, Issue 1 , March 2012, , Pages 101-106

Abstract
  Rocky shores are one of the most important habitats of marine environment in coastal areas. They host marine organisms including seaweeds because of existence of strong and stable substrate for their growths. Intertidal rocky shores are a prominent feature on coastal areas of Qeshm Island located at ...  Read More

Diversity and distribution of True Crabs (Brachyura) from intertidal rocky shores of Qeshm Island, Persian Gulf

S. M. R. Fatemi; Gh. Vossughi; P. Ghavam Mostafavi; F. Bahri

Volume 2, Issue 1 , March 2012, , Pages 115-120

Abstract
  Rocky shores are one of the most important habitats of marine environment in coastal areas. This study was done in 2010-2011 to investigate the diversity of true crabs in intertidal rocky shores of Qeshm island. Samples were collected from intertidal zones during the low-tide at 5 stations. The specimens ...  Read More

Fish Bile as Biomarker of Total Petroleum Hydrocarbon Pollution in the Khure Mussa – Persian Gulf

A. Mashinchian Moradi; Sh. Zirehpour; M. B. Bahadori; Gh. Vossughi; M. B. Nabavi

Volume 2, Issue 1 , March 2012, , Pages 129-134

Abstract
  Total Petroleum Hydrocarbon ( TPH ) are environmental contaminants that are released into the marine environment through oil spills, industrial and domestic activities. TPH are readily transformed into more hydrophilic metabolites, which are accumulated in bile. Thus fish bile can be used as a biomarker ...  Read More

Genetic Identification of Symbiodinium in Genus Acropora off Farur Island, Persian Gulf

S. Rahmani; P. Ghavam Mostafavi; M. H. Shahhosseiny; Gh. Vosoughi; A. Faraji

Volume 1, Issue 1 , December 2011, , Pages 43-50

Abstract
  Coral reefs which form some of the most diverse ecosystems on Earth support many symbiotic relationships. Symbiodinium can provide up to 90% of a coral.s energy requirements. Temperature rise, turbid water and high salinity in the Persian Gulf were among the factors separating zooxanthellae from corals ...  Read More

Population genetic of Eretmochelys imbricata in two Islands in the northern part of the Persian Gulf using microsatellite markers

P. Ghavam Mostafavi; Sh. Shahnavaz; M. Noroozi; M. R. Fatemi; M. H. Shahhosseiny; A. Mahvari

Volume 1, Issue 1 , December 2011, , Pages 69-73

Abstract
  Nuclear markers such as microsatellites have allowed the identification of conservation and management populations of the Hawksbill turtles. In present study, eight microsatellite loci were studied. 60 samples of hawksbill turtles. flipper from Shidvar and Hormuz Islands have been surgically removed ...  Read More