Lakshadweep islands are coral atolls islands which are characterized by complex wave transformation patterns due to their unique geomorphological features, such as reef flats, lagoons, and steep fore-reef slopes. Coastal erosion and high wave events in Lakshadweep islands located in Arabian Sea have become more common in recent days, especially during every monsoon and during cyclonic storms. Lakshadweep islands, with a tiny l...

Luciferidae (Decapoda) are an important component of mesozooplankton in pelagic food webs. This study investigated the spatiotemporal distribution and frequency of Luciferidae swarms along the Tamil Nadu coast, as observed during coastal monitoring cruises conducted between 2019 and 2022. Data were collected on various hydrobiological factors, including surface water temperature, salinity, chlorophyll a , zooplankton biomass,...