Ishara Rathnasuriya

Name : Ishara Gimhan Rathnasuriya

Contact :ishara.ruh@gmail.com

Educational qualifications:

  •  M.Sc. in Fisheries Science, Graduate School of Global Fisheries, Pukyong National University, Busan, South Korea
  •  B.Sc. (Special, Hons) in Fisheries and Marine Sciences, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences and Technology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.

Research expertise: Marine Biology and Fisheries

Current researching area:Capture fisheries and fisheries resource management

International professional training:

  • BOBLME Indian mackerel genetics harmonization training workshop. 20th to 27th August 2013. Kochi, India.
  • Training programme on Essential EAFM: Developing capacity in the ecosystem approach to fisheries management held in Chennai, India, 11th to 16th August 2014.

Seminars attended:

  • Workshop on Biological Modelling. Department of Statistics and computer Sciences, University of Kelaniya. 30 November 2016.
  • Short Course on Data Analysis Using R. Board of Study in Biostatistics, Post Graduate Institute of Agriculture (PGIA), University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. 11-13 November 2015.
  • Short Course on Multivariate Data Analysis. Board of Study in Biostatistics, Post Graduate Institute of Agriculture (PGIA), University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. 10-12 March 2014.
  • Onboard training program (Roger Revelle Research vessel, USA) on Marine Mammal Observation in Bay of Bengal conducted by Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, USA. December 2013.
  • Onboard training program (R/V Dr. Fridtjof Nansen) “Survey on the mesopelagic fish and environment in the Bay of Bengal” - acoustic abundance survey of meso-pelagic fish, plankton study, environment and instrumentations. 22 October – 03 November 2013.
  • Training Course on Ornamental Fish Breeding conducted National Aquaculture Development Authority of Sri Lanka. 25 to 27 August 2012.
  • Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Report on 2 Dimensional Seismic Survey for Oil Exploration in Deep Sea Blocks in North-east Cauvery Basin of Sri Lanka, By Eastern Echo DMCC. December 2016.
  • Sri Lanka Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) preparatory survey. Collaborative work with Sri Lanka Navy and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. November 2016.
  • Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of Proposed Colombo Port City Development Project, Colombo, Sri Lanka. August 2016.
  • Temporary recommendations to Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DFAR) for dispute on Scuba Diving for sea-cucumber fishery in Mulativu, Sri Lanka. May 2016.
  • Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of Proposed Colombo Port City Development Project, Colombo, Sri Lanka. December 2015.
  • Study on some biological aspects, fishery, distribution and the abundance of Indian mackerel (Rastrelligerkanagurta) in the coastal waters around Sri Lanka. Marine Biological Resources Division National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA) Colombo 15 Sri Lanka March, 2015.

Awards:

  • Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and Pukyong National University (PKNU) Scholarship for Master’s degree programme in Fisheries Science. 2014 -2105

Extra-Curricular Activities

  • University Colors for the best player of University Hockey team, University of Ruhuna Color Awards Ceremony. 2009.
  • School Colors won for the Presidential Scout Award achievement. Mahanama College Color Awards Ceremony. 2003.
  • Faculty Sports Captain Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences and Technology, University of Ruhuna.2009.
  • Member of Hockey team, University of Ruhuna. 2007 to 2011.
  • Member of Carrom team, University of Ruhuna. 2008 and 2009.
  • Best player of Hockey team, University of Ruhuna. 2009.
  • Captain ofHockey team, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences & Technology, University of Ruhuna. 2009.
  • Captain ofCarrom team Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences & Technology, University of Ruhuna. 2007 to 2009.
  • Member of Hockey team Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences & Technology, University of Ruhuna. 2008 to2011.
  • Member of Elle team Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences & Technology, University of Ruhuna. 2009 to 2010.
  • Member of Cricket team Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences & Technology, University of Ruhuna. 2007 to 2010.
  • Represented Matara Hockey Association for 51st Senior National Hockey Championship conducted by Sri Lanka Hockey Federation. 6 to 9 November 2008.

Others

  • Committee member of Scientific Association of National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA), Sri Lanka. 2016 to 2017.
  • Secretary of Student Union of Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences & Technology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. 2008.
  • Junior Treasurer Student Union of Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences & Technology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. 2007.
  • Junior editor of Student Union of University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. 2007.
  • Member of School Hockey team Mahanama College Colombo 03. 2001 to 2003.
  • Member of School Volleyball team Mahanama College Colombo 03. 2001.
  • President Scout of Sri Lanka Scout Association.
  • Member of School First Aid troop (St. John Ambulance) Mahanama College Colombo 03.

Publications:

Full papers

  • S.J.W.W.M.M.P. Weerasekera and M.I.G. Rathnasuriya., 2017 “Exploring the spatial distribution to analyze the spatial variability of catch compositions of three major billfish species; Sword fish (Xiphiasgladius), Black marlin (Makairaindica) and Sail fish (Istiophorusplatypterus) from high sea multi-day fishery in Sri Lanka”, Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC), Working Party on billfish (WPB 15), (IOTC-2017-WPB15-10_Rev1).
  • M.I.G. Rathnasuriya, S.S. Gunasekara, S.S.K. Haputhanthri and J.K. Rajapaksha., 2016 “Environmental preferences of Billfish in Bay of Bengal: A case study in longline fishery of Sri Lanka” Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC), Working Party on billfish (WPB 14), (IOTC-WPB14-2016-10_Rev1).
  • B.K.K.K. Jinadasa, M.G.I. Ratnasuriya., 2014 “Hair mercury levels of male population in Sri Lanka: Implication to fish consumption” European Journal of Academic Essays 1(11): 8-11, 2014(ISSN (online): 2183-1904).
  • R.Maldeniya, M.I.G.Rathnasuriya, J.H.A.Jayasekara, PraneethDhanushka., 2014 “Seabirds in the seas around Sri Lanka: their interaction in pelagic fisheries” Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC), Working Party on Ecosystems and Bycatch (WPEB 10), (IOTC-2014-WPEB10-30 Rev_1).

 

Abstracts

  • S.J.W.W.M.M.P. Weerasekera, M.I.G. Rathnasuriya, R.P.P.K. Jayasinghe, S.C.V.U. Senevirathne, R. R.C. Maldeniya and A.A.G.D.Upeksha, 2017 “A preliminary study on potential fishery for Octopus in Sri Lanka using a newly introduced fishing gear” Proceedings of National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA), Scientific Sessions.
  • S.S. Gunasekara and M.I.G. Rathnasuriya,2017 “Best Practices in Releasing of By-catch of Sensitive Species in Sri Lankan Tuna Multi-day Fishery” 23nd Annual Scientific Sessions, Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  • M.I.G. Rathnasuriya, S.J.W.W.M.M.P. Weerasekera, K.G.S. Nirbadha, K.H.K. Bandaranayake, A.S.H. Athukoorala, A.A.G.D.Upeksha and S.S.K. Haputhantri, 2017 “Study on the prevalence of the Sacculinid crustacean (Heterosaccusdollfusi) parasite on Blue Swimming Crab (Portunuspelagicus) population in Northern Coastal Waters of Sri Lanka” 23nd Annual Scientific Sessions, Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  • K.G.S. Nirbadha, K.H.K. Bandaranayake, M.I.G.Rathnasuriya, S.S.K .Haputhantri, S.J.W.W.M.M.P. Weerasekera and A.S.H. Athukoorala, 2016 “Feeding habits and food composition of adult Blue Swimming Crabs (Portunuspelagicus) in the Northern Coastal Waters of Sri Lanka” 22nd Annual Scientific Sessions, Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  • K.H.K. Bandaranayake, K.G.S. Nirbadha, M.I.G.Rathnasuriya, A.S.H. Athukoorala, H.A.C.C. Perera, S.J.W.W.M.M.P. Weerasekera and S.S.K. Haputhantri, 2016“Integrating some aspects of reproductive biology into the management of Blue Swimming Crab (Portunuspelagicus) fishery in the Northern Coastal Waters of Sri Lanka” 22nd Annual Scientific Sessions, Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  • S.S.K. Haputhantri, K.G.S. Nirbadha, K.H.K. Bandaranayake, M.I.G.Rathnasuriya, A.S.H. Athukoorala, R.A.M. Jayathilaka and S.J.W.W.M.M.P. Weerasekera and, 2016 “A morphometric analysis of Blue Swimming Crabs (Portunuspelagicus) in the Northern Coastal Waters of Sri Lanka” 22nd Annual Scientific Sessions, Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  • M.I.G. Rathnasuriya, Radampola.K and U.Liyanage., 2012 “The effect of different shade nets on the growth of Molly (Poecillialatipinna) Fish” 10th Academic Sessions University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.

Thesis

  • M.I.G.Rathnasuriya., 2016, Hair mercury levels and fish consumption pattern of male population in Negombo, Sri Lanka.
  • M.I.G.Rathnasuriya., 2015, Environmental effect on the skipjack tuna (Katsuwonuspelamis) fishery in the Sri Lankan waters.
  • M.I.G.Rathnasuriya., 2011, The effect of different shade nets on the growth of Molly (Poecillialatipinna) Fish.