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Research overview

My research interests have embraced a variety of marine ecological topics, ranging from the development and dynamics of hard substratum epifaunal ("fouling") communities, to responses of invertebrate larvae at metamorphosis and the population genetics of marine molluscs and crustaceans.  Latterly, my focus has been on wild salmon populations and their responses to environmental change.  A further long-standing interest has been the effects of ectoparasitic sea lice on wild salmonid popualtions.

Future research

Impacts of sea lice infestations on stocks of wild salmonid fish. Effects of climate change on wild salmon populations

Industrial relevance

Our sea lice research (funded by the EU) has applied socio-economic implications for both the aquaculture industry and the management of wild stocks of salmon and sea trout. Our research on larval settlement has applied relevance to the prevention and amelioration of fouling of man-made structures.

Academic/Professional Qualification

Ph.D., University of Leeds; B.Sc., University of Leeds; American Malacological Union; British Ecological Society; Malacological Society; Marine Biological Association; Porcupine Society; Ray Society

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
  • SDG 13 - Climate Action
  • SDG 14 - Life Below Water
  • SDG 15 - Life on Land

External positions

Visiting Professor, The University of Tokyo

1 Sept 201615 Oct 2016

University of Prince Edward Island, University of Prince Edward Island

1 Aug 201431 Aug 2014

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