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Dr. Bharatsinh M. Gohil is Professor and Head, Department of Life Sciences, Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University, Bhavnagar, Gujarat, India. He has completed his Ph.D. degree in subject of zoology in 2007 from the Department of Biosciences, Saurashtra University, Rajkot under the guidance of Prof. Dr. R. S. Kundu. He has 25 years of experience in education system and in field of research. He has completed major project in intertidal ecology from Ministry of Earth Sciences, New Delhi. His expertise in the area of animal population ecology. He had guided 10 Ph.D. students. He published more than 46 publications in National and International reputed Journals. During 2009-10 he has received "Seva Samman Patra" honoured by the senate of Bhavnagar University, Bhavnagar. He has awarded a "Young Scientist Award"-CCIM in 2019. He has received "Nation Builders Award" in 2023 by Royal Rotary Club of Bhavnagar. His area of interest in field of Environment, Management, Social forestry, Documentary production, Rural development, Social engineering and Cultural activities. He has delivered professional talks in television and radio regarding environmental sciences. He had delivered his expertise in Gujarat Biodiversity Board, GEER Foundation, Gandhinagar. He is also director in Association of Zoologist, India. He is serving as a member in Faculty of science, Chairman in Board of study, member of Academic council, Rector in PG- hostel and Director of NSS in Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University, Bhavnagar, Gujarat, India.
Dr. Paresh Poriya serves as an Assistant Professor of Zoology at Bahauddin Government Science College, Junagadh. Gujarat. His research specialization and interests include marine biodiversity, coastal ecology, and climate change. He holds M.Sc., M.Phil, and Ph.D. degrees in Zoology and has been engaged in teaching since 2015 while conducting research on marine blodiversity and ecology since 2009, Investigating diversity, traditional and molecular taxonomy, distribution, and populations of marine invertebrates along the Gujarat coastline. His scholarly contributions include more than 50 research papers, one book, and two book chapters in reputed national and international journals. Two Ph.D. scholars have completed their degrees under his guidance. Dr. Periya has received notable awards, including the Youth Ocean Conservation Summit (USA) Mini-Grant (2021). UGC Meritorious Fellowship (2012-2014), and the BMC Ecology Image Competition (2014) by BioMed Central, UK. He has served on organizing committees for national and international conferences, delivered expert talks including for the Indo-German Biodiversity Programme on Coastal Marine Protected Areas, acted as a judge in seminars and science fairs, and volunteered in activities like coastal clean-ups, wildlife census, and awareness programs with NGOs and the Forest Department. His work bridges scientific inquiry on climate-Impacted marine ecosystems with conservation awareness.
Dr. Nirali Mehta serves as a Visiting Faculty Member in the Department of Botany under the Department of Life Sciences at Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University, Gujarat, India. She completed her Ph.D. in Botany in 2025 from the Sir P. P. Institute of Science (MKBU) under the guidance of Dr. Shailesh K. Mehta. With nine years of experience in both education and research, Dr. Mehta specializes in Plant Biodiversity, Ecology, and Marine Biology. She has published five research articles in reputed national and international journals. Notably, in 2022, she was honoured with the Women Scientist Award at the World Congress on Environmental, Climate, Food, Agriculture, and Health. Driven by a deep passion for marine biota, Dr. Mehta is dedicated to the protection of ocean life. This commitment led her to launch a self-funded initiative titled "ONE STEP TOWARDS SEA COAST," which aims to raise public awareness about ocean conservation. Additionally, she made and produced a documentary titled "Life Between the Tide" during her doctoral studies.
Ms. Shivani Vegad pursuing her PhD under the guidance of Dr. Paresh Poriya from Bahauddin Government Science College, Junagadh, Gujarat, India. She has 4 years of research experience and delivers her subjective knowledge with the post graduate students at Department of Life sciences as a Faculty of Zoology. She published her two research articles in reputed international journals.
About The Book
"Assemblages of Fauna and Flora: An Illustration of Coastal Ecology" is a comprehensive scientific reference that explores the ecological diversity, interspecific associations, and assemblage patterns of marine flora and fauna inhabiting the intertidal regions of Bhavnagar and Veraval coasts in Gujarat, India. This book integrates the geomorphological and ecological characteristics of the Gujarat coastline, Veraval and the Bhavnagar district coast, providing a detailed understanding of habitat dynamics and environmental influences shaping marine biodiversity. It presents well-structured accounts of marine fauna and flora, their ecological roles, and the methods used for sampling, identification, and analysis. Special focus is given to ecological assemblages interactions and associations such as: Faunal assemblages Seaweed-fauna assemblages Seaweed-microalgae interactions Seaweed-mangrove associations Additionally, the book helps to understand the energy flow and ecological balance that sustain these coastal ecosystems. Designed for marine biologists, environmental scientists, ecologists, and students of life sciences, this book serves as a valuable resource for both academic study and field-based ecological research. It contributes to the broader goal of conserving marine ecosystems and enhancing the scientific understanding of India's coastal biodiversity.
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