OceanExpert ID : 9860
Zoological Survey of India, Southern Regional Centre Chennai
ZSI
100, Santhome High Road
Chennai 600028
Tamil Nadu
India
Type
Government
Telephone
091 44 24942680
Fax
091 44 24942680
Zoological Survey of India -Headquarters
ZSI (HQ)
()
http://www.zsi.gov.in/regional_centres/src_chennai.html
Activities
* Exploration, Survey, Inventorying and Monitoring of faunal diversity in various * States, Ecosystems and Protected areas of India. * Taxonomic studies of all faunal components collected. * Periodic review of the Status of Threatened and Endemic species. * Preparation of Red Data Book, Fauna of India and Fauna of States. * Bioecological studies on selected important communities/species. * Preparation of databases for the recorded species of the country. * Maintenance & Development of National Zoological Collections. * Training, Capacity Building and Human Resource Development. * Faunal Identification, Advisory services and Library Services. * Publication of results including Fauna of India and Fauna of States.