Anirban Sarker, professor of Jagannath University was present at tea with Dr. Bibhuti Bhushan Mitra’s online biology interview. He has many experiences in the fish research field
Bibhuti Bhushan Mitra: Firstly, what is your educational background ?
Bibhuti Bhushan Mitra: As zoologist and wildlife biologist, what do you think, what training courses or extra education are need to improve?
Anirban Sarker: As a zoologist and fisheries biologist, I think that some training courses and extra education are needed to conduct good research. Sample collection from aquatic bodies, water quality measurement and observation techniques should be learned practically. Before starting research, everyone should read numerous scientific articles, nature related writings and books.
Bibhuti Bhushan Mitra: What are you studying right now? What types of questions are trying to solve in your research?
Anirban Sarker: I am studying the population genomics, phylogeny, diversity and taxonomy of fishes recently. I am trying to solve the phylogentic relationship of some group of fishes based on genetic data that are made by previous researchers based on morphological features. At the same time proper identification of fishes and discover their perfect population status are also my current research goal.
Bibhuti Bhushan Mitra: What do you think, what are the challenges in a wildlife field?
Anirban Sarker: Funding and research patience are two important challenges for fisheries research. At the same time, preparation for future job (e.g. BCS) is also another big problem to concentrate in research for students of under-graduation and graduation.
Bibhuti Bhushan Mitra: What do you think, what are the misconception in wildlife biology.
Anirban Sarker: When we found more fish of a population, we think the status of population is in good condition however, this is a misconception. For a good and stable condition, every population needs variations, proper genetic diversity and adaptations.
Bibhuti Bhushan Mitra: What are your inspirations to study wildlife? Can you tell me about your current research.
Anirban Sarker: I am from southern portion of Mymensingh district, that portion is full of water bodies (e.g. beels) and different type of fishes. That fact made me enthusiastic to fish diversity and their habitat from my childhood. I have already answered about my current research.
Bibhuti Bhushan Mitra: How do you think about human Wildlife interactions? Can i tell you, you are successful zoologist and wildlife biologist? Why or why not?
Anirban Sarker: I am not a successful zoologist yet. As a zoologist, I need to conduct more researches and know more facts about animals.
Bibhuti Bhushan Mitra: Why do you like to work as zoologist and wildlife biologist? Sometimes are you disappointed as zoologist and wildlife biologist?
Anirban Sarker: I have keen interests on fish that drives me to be a fisheries biologist. I am not ever disappointed as zoologist. I am very happy to study animals.
Bibhuti Bhushan Mitra: What are your future steps in wildlife Conservation?
Anirban Sarker: Discovery of exact taxonomy and population status of a fish would be helpful for fisheries conservation. It is very tedious task to manage fish population without its proper identification and population status.
Bibhuti Bhushan Mitra: How does your work in wildlife benefit the society?
Anirban Sarker: Research on fish helps to increase the production of fish finally. Society demands fish protein for proper nutrition.
Bibhuti Bhushan Mitra: What is your memorable work.
Anirban Sarker: Population genomics of Hilsa and Kelee shad are my memorable works that helps to improve my evaluation capacity.
Bibhuti Bhushan Mitra: What advice would you give students who are looking to go into field work?
Anirban Sarker: Every student should improve their observation capacity and do not miss anything at the time of their field work.
Bibhuti Bhushan Mitra:Thank you for giving me the time.
Anirban Sarker: Welcome.
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