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The origin of life forms with water. Water is used for many purposes along with the living resources. The present status and future prospects in aquatic research are being brought out to the general public though this book. A broad range of topics of current interest are covered in this book on aquatic research, water and social issues, aquaculture and fisheries, biodiversity, bio-molecules, etc.., to bring out the proceedings for the benefit of fisheries, scientists and farming community who are working for the development of aquatic sector in India.

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Dr. s. Raja from Tamil Nadu, India, is a Assistant Professor of PG and Research,Department of Zoology, Kongunadu Arts and Science College (Autonomous), Coimbatore. He has contributed as Editor on this book.

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