The paper focuses on some of the biological characteristics of golden grey mullet, Liza aurata in Iranian waters of the Caspian Sea. Samples of commercial catch of mullet obtained by means of beach seine fishing cooperatives along the Iranian coasts of Caspian Sea (2007-2008) as monthly interval. Samples subjected to biometric measurement to specify their biological characteristics. The male/f...

Introduc on Maternal and child health care services is essen al component to promote family health. Despite of being provided free of cost, adequate u liza on of services is s ll the issue affec ng health of both mother and child in Nepal. Objec ve The objec ve of this study was to assess the u liza on of m aternal and child health care services and nutri onal status of under five children in B...

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Ultraviolet-B (UVB) radiation generates reactive oxygen species (ROS), which damage DNA, proteins, and lipids in aquatic organisms, including fish. This study evaluated UVB-induced oxidative stress several tissues of two marine teleosts, gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata) European seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax). Juveniles both were exposed to four treatments simulating underwater UVB (no, low, m...