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Ph.D. Researcher Biological Sciences - University of Plymouth
Member of the Fish Health and Nutrition research group
Research Title: Development of Sustainable Fish Feeds for Caribbean Aquaculture Using Local Ingredients
Director of Studies: Dr Daniel Merrifield
2nd Supervisor: Dr Mark Rawling
This project aims to develop fish feed formulations using locally sourced ingredients to reduce dependency on imported feed and promote sustainable aquaculture practices in the Caribbean region. The focus will be on using waste streams from other food production sectors such as fishery discards (e.g., conch, lobster, finfish viscera), agricultural byproducts (e.g., brewers’ spent grain), as well as insect larvae, plant-based materials (e.g. cassava, sweet potato, banana, breadfruit), and marine algae. This research will be focussed on Nile tilapia, since they are a popular aquaculture species, but has the potential to be applied to all livestock (aquatic and terrestrial) farming in the Caribbean. The formulated diets will be assessed on their potential to support fish growth and health in relation to that reported by commercially available feeds.
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):
Academic qualifications
06 Agriculture, food and related studies, Other higher degree (e.g. Masters degree), Affordable Aquaponics for Developing Countries, University of the South Pacific
1 Feb 2015 → 28 Mar 2018
Award Date: 28 Mar 2018
26 Geography, earth and environmental studies, Other higher degree (e.g. Masters degree), Impacts of Climate Change on Forests of Saint Lucia and endemic parrot, Amazona versicolor, The University of the West Indies
1 Jan 2012 → 28 Oct 2017
Award Date: 28 Oct 2017
External positions
Aquaculture Manager, Cape Eleuthera Institute
22 Feb 2022 → …