Indian Bramble Shark discovered in Indian Ocean corrects decades of misidentification
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Marine biodiversity and genetic distinctness: a relevant GS3 Science & Technology and Blue Economy topic.
Why in news
The Zoological Survey of India and ICAR-CMFRI identified the Indian Bramble Shark in the Indian Ocean, correcting decades of misidentification of the species.
Background
The Indian Bramble Shark was identified as genetically distinct from Atlantic and Pacific counterparts. Specimens were caught at the Sakthikulangara Fishing Harbour in the Indian Ocean.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyZoological Survey of India (ZSI) and ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) led the identification.
- PlaceSpecimens were collected from Sakthikulangara Fishing Harbour in the Indian Ocean.
- FactThe Indian Bramble Shark is genetically distinct from its Atlantic and Pacific counterparts.
Prelims practice question
With reference to the Indian Bramble Shark, consider the following statements:
- Specimens were collected from the Sakthikulangara Fishing Harbour in the Atlantic Ocean.
- The identification was led by the Zoological Survey of India and ICAR-CMFRI.
- The shark was identified as genetically distinct from its Atlantic and Pacific counterparts.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)1 only
- (b)3 only
- (c)1 and 2 only
- (d)2 and 3 only
Show answer
Answer: (d) 2 and 3 only — Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: Specimens were collected from the Indian Ocean.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of marine biodiversity mapping in the Indian Ocean for India's blue economy and marine conservation strategies.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Data integrity: Correcting historical fisheries records to ensure accurate ecological modeling
- Biodiversity monitoring: Identifying endemic deep-sea species to inform marine protected area (MPA) designations
Keywords: Marine Biodiversity · Genetics · Blue Economy · Deep-sea Exploration · Fisheries Management
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