Marufa Sultana
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Marufa Sultana is a fisheries and environmental researcher whose work centers on aquatic invasive species, biodiversity conservation, and the ecological health of Bangladesh’s freshwater ecosystems. Her most highly cited paper, “Invasive Suckermouth catfishes (Siluriformes: Loricariidae) in Bangladesh wetlands: A review on the present status and challenges” (2024, 7 citations), provides a critical synthesis of the ecological and socioeconomic threats posed by suckermouth catfish—an invasive species introduced through the aquarium trade in the 1980s and first documented in Bangladesh in 2008. Sultana’s review highlights the rapid spread of these fish across rivers, lakes, and wetlands, and outlines the urgent challenges for management and control. Her work is foundational for informing policy on invasive species prevention and wetland conservation in South Asia. By documenting the trajectory of this invasion and its impacts on native biodiversity, Sultana has become a key voice in fisheries ecology and invasive species research. Her contributions are especially valuable for students and researchers studying the intersection of aquaculture, biodiversity loss, and ecosystem management in developing countries.
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