• Biography

Email  | salinitc@gmail.com

Phone |  9846882492

Joining Date | 01/10/2022

Mentor | Dr. R. Sajeev

Discipline | Oceanography

Research Title

Physical processes associated with seamounts and biological responses

Research Summary

The seamounts are the least studied deep ocean feature and have multidisciplinary significance. They have a significant influence on circulation patterns and currents which in turn have much influence on the biota distribution and fish population. These currents cause the localized upwelling which lifts nutrient rich deep water up the sloping sides of seamounts to surface. The interaction between ocean currents and seamounts plays a key role in creating the isolated biological hotspots. Thus, the seamounts act as a stepping stone for marine biota. This shows a strong need for the seamount research in the forthcoming decades. This study addresses the unique hydrodynamics of the seamounts and their role in regulating high biological production and the biophysical coupling associated with these regions. The overall aim is to understand the hydrodynamics, the flow regime caused by the bottom topography and its biological responses.

Research interests

1. Mesoscale eddies and its dynamics

2. Hydrodynamics and circulation pattern of Andaman waters

3. Seamounts and its bio-physical coupling