CURRENT PROJECTS

This government-funded project, administered by the Ministry of Education, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, is dedicated to addressing one of the world's most pressing issues: global warming and climate change. Today, it's widely recognized that lower oceanic pH and increasing sea surface temperatures (SST) pose significant challenges to the growth, survival, and reproduction of marine calcifies, including coral reefs, mollusks, and other shelled organisms. The rise in atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) levels, coupled with escalating temperatures, is driving unprecedented alterations in seawater chemistry, leading to diminished pH and carbonate ion concentrations in the Earth’s oceans. This phenomenon, known as global warming and ocean acidification, creates an inhospitable environment for the aforementioned marine species.

Despite this understanding, the specific impacts of ocean acidification on marine fauna and ecosystem processes remain poorly elucidated in Bangladesh. This study aims to unravel the effects of elevated temperatures and decreased pH on Oyster and Mollusk species native to Bangladesh. Through comprehensive research and analysis, we endeavor to shed light on the intricacies of these impacts, thereby contributing to a deeper understanding of the challenges posed by climate change and informing future conservation efforts.

Project Leader

Md. Shafiqul Islam, PhD

Professor

Institute of Marine Sciences

University of Chittagong

Chattogram-4331, Bangladesh.

Email: prof.shafiqims@cu.ac.bd

Role: Research Assistant (RA) 

Responsibilities:

*   Experimental preparation, field data collection, and laboratory analysis

*  Species rearing and aquarium management

*  Reviewing literature, writing reports, and coordinating field and laboratory activities.