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Dr P J SARLIN / Professor & Head

PhD

sarlinpoly@yahoo.com, sarlin@fmnc.ac.in
8078222278
Kollam, Kerala

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About

Dr Sarlin P. J. is a distinguished Professor in the Postgraduate and Research Department of Zoology at Fatima Mata National College (Autonomous), Kollam. She holds a doctorate in microbiology and has made significant contributions to the field of zoology, with a particular focus on biodiversity and conservation.

Education

# Exam Institution University
1 PhD Department of Marine Biology, Biochemistry and Microbiology Cochin University of Science and Technology
2 M.Sc Fatima Mata National College University of Kerala
3 B.Sc ST. TERESA'S COLLEGE Mahatma Gandhi University

Experience

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Service

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Books Published

# Title Sole Authored / Co Authored Authors Type of Book Publications Level Place Year ISBN
1 P. Saraca asoca (Roxb.) W.J.de Wilde: Phytochemical and Pharmacological Perspectives, In: Bioactives and pharmacology of medicinal plants Co Authored Ijinu, T.P., Krishnakumar, N.M., Parameswaran, S., Sarlin, P.J. and Pushpangadan, P. Bioactives and Pharmacology of Legumes Taylor & Francis International Publisher 2023 9781003304555
2 Efficacy of marine yeast as feed supplement and immunostimulant in penaeid prawn culture systems Co Authored Sajeevan T.P., Philip R. & Sarlin P.J. Aquaculture Medicne Taylor & Francis State Publisher 2003
3 Kerala Heronry Survey 2021 – A Summary Co Authored R. Roshnath*, C. K.Vishnudas, K.T. Srinila, P. K. Siji, K. G. Dilip, Harikumar Mannar, Hari Mavelikara, P. J. Sarlin, Polycarp joseph, A. K. Sivakumar & C. Sashikumar. State Publisher 2022
4 Kerala Heronry Survey 2019 – A Summary Co Authored - R. Roshnath*, C. K.Vishnudas, P. K. Siji, K. G. Dilip, Harikumar Mannar, Hari Mavelikara, P. J. Sarlin, A. K. Sivakumar & C. Sashikumar. Malabar Trogon State Publisher 2021

Papers Published

# Title Journal Name Volume Year
1 Successful nesting of a pair of Grey Herons Ardea cinerea in Kollam, an urban agglomeration in India Biodiversity Observations 15 2025
2 Microplastic ingestion and retention in penaeid shrimp from the Arabian Sea Discover Environment 3(28) 2025
3 Occurrence of Megamouth Shark, Megachasma pelagios (Lamniformes: Megachasmidae) in the Central Indian Ocean ZOOTAXA 5588(3) 2025
4 Assessing bacterial diversity in Myristica swamps: A metagenomic perspective from the Southern Western Ghats Ecological Genetics and Genomics 34 2025
5 Avian baldness: unprecedented Common Myna (Acridotheres tristis) observations in Kerala, India Rivista Italiana di Ornitologia - Research in Ornithology 94 (2) 2024
6 Occurrence and characterization of microplastics in bottled drinking water Discover Environment - Springer 2 2024
7 Molecular Characterization of Gymnorhynchus isuri Robinson, 1959 (Gymnorhynchidae) Infecting the Sharptail Mola Masturus lanceolatus (Liénard, 1840) from off the Coast of Kerala, India fishes MDPI 9 2024
8 Winged laughter: First confirmed sighting of the Laughing Dove Spilopelia benegalensis in Kollam. Biodiversity Observations 2024
9 Notes on the terrestrial foraging repertoire of Indian pond heron Ardeola grayii (Sykes, 1832) feeding on the American cockroach, Periplaneta americana (Linnaeus 1758) International Journal of Environmental Studies (Taylor & Francis) 2024
10 Halocercus lagenorhynchi infection in a stranded striped dolphin Stenella coeruleoalba (Meyen, 1833) on the Southwest coastline of India Journal of Parasitic Diseases – Springer Nature 2024
11 OLIVE RIDLEY SEA TURTLES WASH ASHORE DEAD BEARING VESSEL STRIKE INJURY ON KOLLAM BEACH, INDIA IOTN 2024
12 Identification and Phylogeny of potential bacteria isolated from mangroves of Ashtamudi Lake - A Ramsar site in peninsular India South Asian J Exp Biol 13(5) 2023
13 Microplastics in the edible and inedible tissues of Mugil cephalus from Ashtamudi Lake, a Ramsar site in Kollam, Kerala, India Ecology Environment & Conservation. 46(1) 2023
14 Black-rumped flameback (Dinopium bengalensis) anointing plumage with tree sap. Spixiana 46(1) 2023
15 Greater Racket-tailed Drongo Dicrurus paradiseus anting with a Spirostreptidan millipede Spinotarsus colosseus. Indian BIRDS 19(1) 2023
16 First report of house crow Corvus splendens removing burning cotton wicks from oil lamps, extinguishing and eating. Avian Biology Research. 16(2) 2023
17 First report of “wire mesh reinforcement” in avian nest construction Watershed Ecology and the Environment 5 2023
18 "First report of kleptotrichy by Large-billed Crows (Corvus macrorhynchos culminatus) from a live mammal," The Wilson Journal of Ornithology 134(4) 2022
19 Heronries on a populous urban agglomeration and suburbs on the southwest coast of India: nesting species and nesting trees. Romanian Journal of Biology-Zoology 67(1-2) 2022
20 Kerala Bird Atlas 2015–20: features, outcomes and implications of a citizen-science project. CURRENT SCIENCE 122(3) 2022
21 Effects of marine yeast-based diet on the histology of Penaeus indicus H. Milne Edwards, 1837, Journal of the Marine Biological Association of India 63(2) 2021
22 Record of Fatal Stray Dog Attack on Nesting Olive Ridley Sea Turtle Lepidochelys olivacea at a Beach in Kollam, Kerala, South West Coast of India. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc., 118(1) 2021
23 Red-rumped swallow Cecropis daurica (Laxmann, 1769) adding concrete mortar mix to mud nest Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc., 118(2) 2021
24 Marine yeasts from the South West and South East coast of India. Uttar Pradesh Journal of Zoology 41(10) 2020
25 Molecular identification of the parasite Aeromonas hydrophila from Clarias batrachus (BURCHELL, 1822 International Journal of Current Research in Life Sciences 7(5) 2018
26 Molecular identification of the parasite Joryma hilsae from Rastrelliger kanagurta (CUVIER, 1816). International Journal of Current Research in Life Sciences 7(3) 2018
27 Efficacy of marine yeasts as feed supplement for Fenneropenaeus indicus in culture systems International Journal of Current Research in Life Sciences 7(2) 2018
28 Marine yeasts as feed supplement for Indian White Prawn Fenneropeaneus indicus: Screening and testing the efficacy. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Science. 5(1) 2016
29 A molasses-based fermentation medium for marine yeast biomass production. International Journal of Research in Marine Sciences, 2(2) 2013
30 Efficacy of marine yeasts and baker’s yeast as immunostimulants in Fenneropeaneus indicus: A comparative study. Aquaculture 321(11) 2011

Papers Presented

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Membership in Academic Bodies

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1 Life Member Indian Science Congress
2 Life Member Society of Marine Biologists CUSAT (SOMB)
3 Fellow Society of Entomology and Zoology Research
4 Volunteer WWF, India

Achievements and Awards

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Research and Supervision

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1 Jeniffer Ann Thomas Ac.EVI/119/ZOO/19385/2019 – A study on the bioactive potential of skin gelatin hydrolysates from common cephalopods
2 Megha M – Ac.EVI/119/ZOO/18723 /2019 – Isolation and identification of bacteria inhabiting mangrove sediment in Kollam, Kerala
3 Gayathry S Ac.EVI/117/ZOO/19410/2019 – Impact of microplastic pollution in sediments and bivalves in Ashtamudi Lake, Kollam, Kerala
4 Aidamol P, Ac. EVI/720/ZOO/23207/ UOK – Evaluation of bioactive potential of skin gelatin from selected Elasmobranch fishes
5 Oygan J. Ac. EVI(3)/2207-3005009/ZOO/2022/UOK. Ecobiology of heronry birds with special reference to little egret Egretta garzetta at Kollam
6 Darshitha S, AcEVI. Ac. EVI(3)/2207-3005010/ZOO/2022/UOK. Diversity and bioprospecting of sediment derived bacteria from Myristica swamp patches on Southern Western Ghats

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