Felicia Joshua

Felicia Joshua

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    PhD candidate – Marine science Member of the Fish health and Nutrition Research Group

    Project Title: Improving the sustainability of aquafeeds with Mannan oligosaccharide derived from coconut byproduct.

    Director of Studies: Dr Daniel Merrifield

    2nd Supervisor: Dr victor Kuri

    My PhD research explores the potential benefits of incorporating the novel prebiotic Mannan Oligosaccharides (MOS) into aquaculture diets, focusing on growth enhancement, improved feed utilization, and bolstered health and immune status—key factors for sustainable and productive aquaculture practices. The MOS, derived from coconut byproducts (GreenSage Prebiotics), and is being investigated in multiple important aquaculture species.

    Conference Presentations

    • Felicia Oluwatoyin Joshua, Victor Kuri, Mike Berry, Brad Saville, Daniel L. Merrifield

    Presentation Title: Mannan Oligosaccharide from Coconut Waste Improves Intestinal Health of Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar) Parr Date: August 24, 2024

    Location: Copenhagen, Denmark

    Event: Aquaculture Europe 2024

    • Felicia Oluwatoyin Joshua, Victor Kuri, Mike Berry, Brad Saville, Daniel L. Merrifield

    Presentation Title: Mannan Oligosaccharide from Coconut Waste Improves Intestinal Health of Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar) Parr

    Date: November 19, 2024

    Location: Tunisia

    Event: Aquaculture African chapter 2024.

     

     

     

    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 14 - Life Below Water
    • SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals