Mr. S. Thanusanth

Name: S. Thanusanth

Academic Position: Lecturer (Probationary) in Zoology

Private Postal Address: # 513/33, Poompukar 5th cross, Thandavanveli, Batticaloa 30000.

Official Postal Address: Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science,

Eastern University, Sri Lanka,

Vantharumoolai,

Chenkalady 30350.

E-mail: thanusanths@esn.ac.lk / shaanthanusheusl@gmail.com

Mobile:      + 94 75 2822991

Residence: + 94 65 2055014

Office:         + 94 65 2240756

• ResearchGate:
  https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Thanusanth-Santhalingam

1. Jayasinghe, R. P. P. K., Thanusanth, S. and Rajasuriya, A. (Under review) Case studies on Puttalam Lagoon fisheries co-management in Sri Lanka. FAO conference on Fisheries-related other effective area-based conservation measures in the Bay of Bengal and Southeast Asia, 2023. 
2. Thanusanth, S., Jayasinghe, R. P. P. K., Aththanayaka, W. K. A. M. T. S., Maheepala, M. M. A. S., Senevirathna, S. C. V. U.  and Fahim, M. S. M. (under review). Status of shrimp trawl fisheries in the seas off Kalpitiya and Mannar on the Northwestern coastal waters of Sri Lanka. Journal of National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency. 
3. Jayasinghe, R. P. P. K., Bandaranayake, K. H. K. and Thanusanth, S. (2023). Application of DPSIR framework in Tuna fisheries management in the Indian Ocean with special reference to Sri Lanka. IOTC Working Party on Methods. IOTC-2023-WPM14-09_Rev1.
4. Aththanayaka, W. K. A. M. T. S., Ayeshya, H. M. U., Thanusanth, S., Senevirathna, S. C. V. U. and Jayasinghe, R. P. P. K. (2021). Diversity and abundance of mangroves and sea grasses at Uchchamunai area in the Puttalam Lagoon, Sri Lanka. Journal of National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency. 48-50: 59-73
5. Kularatne, R. K. A., Harris, J. M., Vinobaba, P., Thanusanth, S., Kishoran, S. and Kankanamge, C. E. (2021). Use of habitats by aquatic and terrestrial avifauna in tropical coastal lagoons. Regional Studies in Marine Science. 47: 101926. ISSN 2352-4855. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rsma.2021.101926.
6. Thanusanth, S., Kishoran, S., Harris, J. M.,   Vinobaba, M. and Vinobaba, P. (2018). Avifaunal Diversity and Composition of Vellakattukulam, Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka. BEST: IJHAMS. ISSN (P): 2348-0521, ISSN (E): 2454-4728. 6 (7), 45-52.
7. Thanusanth, S. and Riyas Ahamed, A. M. (2018). Avian species Diversity and its Distribution in Eastern University, Sri Lanka. International Journal of Agriculture, Forestry and Plantation. ISSN 2462-1757. 7, 86-90.

Abstract:

1. Thanusanth, S., Srikrishnan, R. and Jayasinghe, R. P. P. K. Seasonal variation of the trammel net shrimp fishery in Kalpitiya coastal waters. Proceedings of the National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA), Scientific Sessions 2024. 26th & 27th October 2024.
2. Thanusanth, S., Srikrishnan, R., Maheepala, M. M. A. S. and Jayasinghe, R. P. P. K. (2023). Preliminary study on biological, fisheries and socio-economical aspects of Gastropod fisheries in Kalpitiya area, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA), Scientific Sessions 2023. 13th December 2023. Pp.23.
3. Thanusanth, S., Srikrishnan, R. and Jayasinghe, R. P. P. K. (2023). Exploring the fisheries aspects of fyke net fishery in Puttalam Lagoon, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA), Scientific Sessions 2023. 13th December 2023. Pp.24.
4. Thanusanth, S., Jayasinghe, R. P. P. K., Aththanayaka, W. K. A. M. T. S., Maheepala, M. M. A. S., Senevirathna, S. C. V. U.  and Fahim, M. S. M. (2022). Status of shrimp trawl fisheries in the shallow seas off Kalpitiya and Mannar on the Northwestern coast of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA), Scientific Sessions 2022. 21st October 2022. Pp.05.
5. Jayasinghe, R. P. P. K., Thanusanth, S., Gunasekara, S. S., Aththanayaka, W. K. A. M. T. S., Senevirathna, S. C. V. U.  and Totland, A. (2022). Fisheries independent trawl survey to estimate biomass and density of shrimps and fish in Sri Lankan coastal waters. Proceedings of the National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA), Scientific Sessions 2022. 21st October., 2022. Pp.02.
6. Aththanayaka, W. K. A. M. T. S., Ayeshya, H. M. U., Thanusanth, S., Senevirathna, S. C. V. U., Madagedara, C. B. and Jayasinghe, R. P. P. K. (2022). Present Status of mangroves and sea grasses in the upper Western border of Puttalam Lagoon, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA), Scientific Sessions 2022. 21st October, 2022. Pp.61.
7. Thanusanth, S., Harris, J. M. and Vinobaba, P (2020). Spatial variation of water quality and plankton distribution in Valaichchenai Lagoon, Batticaloa District. National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency, Annual Scientific sessions 2020 “Technological Innovations for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development” 17th December, 2020. Pp. 29.
8. Sivanantharajah, S., Thanusanth, S., Harris, J. M., Devadason, C. and Kishoran, S. (2020) Prevalence of Aeromonas hydrophila infection on culturing sea bass (Lates calcarifer) in Valachchennai Lagoon, Batticaloa. 9th Annual Science Research Sessions (ASRS 2020), Faculty of Applied Sciences, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka. “Integrated Applied Sciences and Smart Technologies for Sustainable Developments” 25th November 2020. ISBN: 978-955-627-249-9 (Print), ISBN: 978-955-627-250-5 (Online). Pp. 03.
9. Thanusanth, S., Ahamed, A. M. R., Harris, J. M., Sumuthini, S. and Priyanka, K. (2019). Avian species Diversity in Sathurukondan wet land mangrove habitat, Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka. 9th International Symposium (IntSym2019) of South Eastern University of Sri Lanka “Promoting Multidisciplinary Academic Research and Innovation” 27th & 28th November 2019. ISBN 978-955-627-188-1. Pp. 44.
10. Thanusanth, S., Kishoran, S., Harris, J.M. and Vinoba, P. (2018). Marine Ichthyo diversity in east coast of Sri Lanka: Special reference to Batticaloa District. Proceedings of the 4th International Research Symposium of Rajarata University of Sri Lanka Investing in Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services “Caring Nature- Creating Wealth” 17th & 18th October. ISSN 2235-9710. Pp.83.

• Fisheries & Aquaculture 
• Fish Biology
• Aquatic Resources Management
• Environmental Sciences
• Climate resilience biodiversity conservation & management
• Avifaunal Diversity

• Fisheries
• Parasitology

• “Velupillai Samuel Ariyaratnam Memorial Award-2019” for the best performance in Special Degree Examination in Zoology

• Temporary Demonstrator at Department of Zoology, Eastern University Sri Lanka (2019)
• Temporary Assistant Lecturer at Department of Zoology, Eastern University Sri Lanka (2019 – 2020)
• Scientist at National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA), Sri Lanka (2020 – 2024)