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Ph.D. Researcher Biological Sciences (Fish Health and Nutrition) - University of Plymouth
Research Title: Improved dietary formulations for the growth and health of key aquaculture species
Director of Studies: Dr Daniel Merrified
2nd Supervisor: Dr Victor Kuri
The research aims to enhance aquaculture sustainability and improve food security by evaluating new dietary formulations for freshwater fish, which are of high socio-economic importance to many (African) countries. To this end, the effect of selected yeast additives on the growth performance, feed utilisation, intestinal colonisation, intestinal histology, and health performance of omnivorous freshwater fish species such as Nile Tilapia and Common Carp is being examined.
Professional memberships
- World Aquaculture Society
- Fisheries Society of Nigeria
- Fisheries Society of the British Isles
- European Aquaculture Society
- Institute of Fisheries Management
- Nigeria Institute of Management (Chartered)
- Fish Nutrition and Health Research Team, University of Plymouth
Roles on external bodies
Peer Reviewer
- Aquaculture Research (2022 - Present)
- Aquaculture International (2023 - Present)
- Aquaculture International (2024 - Present)
- Journal of the World Aquaculture Society (2024 - Present)
Teaching interests
Tutor at the University of Plymouth International College
Teaching subjects:
- SCI120 - Biology
- SCI101 - Numerical Techniques 1
- BUS107 - Principles of ICT
Previously at Lagos State University of Science and Technology, Nigeria
Taught Fisheries and Aquaculture Management courses:
- Fish Nutrition
- Fish Diseases
- Fish Farm Engineering and Management
- Basic Aquaculture
- Fish Biology
Additional information
Conference Presentations
Aquaculture Europe 2024, Copenhagen, Denmark – August 2024
- Oral and poster presentations. Oral: Evaluation of the mucosal health of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) fed two dietary yeast additives
- Poster: Effect of dietary autolysed brewer’s yeast on the growth performance, intestinal health, and immune response of Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus fry.
Aquaculture America 2024, San Antonio, United States – February 2024.
- Oral presentation: Evaluation of the mucosal health of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) fed two dietary yeast additives.
University of Plymouth SoBMS Research Conference 2024 – January 2024.
- Oral presentation: Evaluation of the mucosal health of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) fed two dietary yeast additives.
Aquaculture Europe 2023, Vienna, Austria – September 2023.
- Oral presentation: Growth performance and intestinal health of Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus fed autolysed brewer’s yeast.
Aquaculture America 2023, New Orleans, United States – February 2023.
- Poster presentation: Growth performance and intestinal health of Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus fed autolysed brewer’s yeast.
Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PlyMSEF) 2023 Conference – February 2023.
- Oral presentation: Growth performance and intestinal health of Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus fed autolysed brewer’s yeast.
University of Plymouth SoBMS Research 2023 Conference – January 2023.
- Poster presentation: Growth performance and intestinal health of Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus fed autolysed brewer’s yeast.
Webinar Presentation
World Aquaculture Society Student Webinar – 24 September 2024.
- Brewing Better Fish: Can Yeast Improve Fish Feeds?
Academic qualifications
Biological and sport sciences, Other higher degree (e.g. Masters degree), Hydrobiology and Fisheries, University of Ibadan
Nov 2010 → Nov 2012
Award Date: 30 Nov 2012
Biological and sport sciences, First Degree, Fisheries, University of Lagos
Nov 2003 → Nov 2008
Award Date: 28 Nov 2008
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):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 14 Life Below Water
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Alternative Protein Sources in Tilapia Feeds: Perspectives from Africa
Maulu, S., Odu-Onikosi, S., Abarra, S., Momoh, T., Joshua, F. & Rawling, M., 19 Sept 2024, Sustainable Feed Ingredients and Additives for Aquaculture Farming: Perspectives from Africa and Asia. Springer Nature, p. 43-80 (Sustainability Sciences in Asia and Africa).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Autolyzed brewer's yeast enhances growth and intestinal health in early life stages of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus L.)
Odu-Onikosi, S., Momoh, T., Eynon, B., Pontefract, N., Kuri, V., Kühlwein, H. & Merrifield, D., Feb 2025, In: Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. 56, 1, e13120.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Brewers’ Yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) Purified Functional Feed Additives Mitigate Soybean Meal-Induced Enteritis in Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar) Parr
Momoh, T. A., Odu-Onikosi, S. G., Amulejoye, F. D., Wilson, J., Eynon, B., Kühlwein, H., Kuri, V. & Merrifield, D. L., 10 Apr 2025, In: Aquaculture Nutrition. 2025, 1, 8555658.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Impact of Autolysed Brewer’s Yeast and Soluble Dried Yeast Extract on Growth Performance and Mucosal Health of Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar) Parr
Merrifield, D. L., Odu-Onikosi, S. G., Momoh, T. A., Abarra, S. T., Wood, N. E., Amulejoye, F. D., Emery, M., Harper, G. M., Eynon, B., Kuri, V. & Kühlwein, H., 23 Jan 2025, In: Animals. 15, 3, 26 p., 323.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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In Vitro and In Vivo Evaluation of Autochthonous Probiotics and Their Effects on the Mucosal Health of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)
Abarra, S. T., Maulu, S., Odu-Onikosi, S. G., Momoh, T. A., Eynon, B., Emery, M., Rawling, M. & Merrifield, D. L., 15 Nov 2025, In: Animals. 15, 22, 3296.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prizes
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Impact of dietary functional yeast additives on growth performance and health of selected key aquaculture species
Odu-Onikosi, S. (Author), Merrifield, D. (Director of Studies (First Supervisor)) & Kuri, V. (Other Supervisor), 2025Student thesis: PhD
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