Additional Contact Information
Room: 104 Nuffield Laboratory Phone: 01248 383754
E-mail: n.j.e.jones@bangor.ac.uk
I am a Researcher at the Centre for Applied Marine Sciences with a background in sclerochronology, molluscan biology, conservation and sustainable aquaculture. In 1999 I completed a BSc in Marine Biology followed by an M.Sc in Shellfish Biology, Fisheries and Culture in 2000 from Bangor University. I was awarded a PhD from Bangor for my work on aspects of cephalopod biology in 2010.
During my time at Bangor I have worked on a number of collaborative research projects investigating growth records and geochemical signatures in the shells of the long-lived bivalves, in order to analyse past environmental conditions. Furthermore, I have been involved in projects developing conservation and sustainable aquaculture rearing techniques for a number of temperate and tropical marine fish species. Recent work has involved working alongside commercial mussel growers in order to develop sustainable seed collection and on-growing practices.
I have also worked as a Senior Aquarist at a public aquarium, a self-employed Aquatic Consultant, and as a Larval Room Superintendent at a commercial finfish hatchery. Particular areas of interest include; sustainable aquaculture practices, animal welfare, aquaculture-based fisheries stock enhancement and conservation, sustainable resource management, aquaculture technologies, and in particular, the development of novel culture techniques for coral reef fish and invertebrate species.
Research Areas
Qualifications
- BSc: Marine Biology
University of Wales, Bangor, - MSc: Shellfish Biology, Fisheries and Culture
University of Wales, Bangor, - PhD: Aspects of the biology of the cuttlefish Sepiola atlantica and Sepia officinalis
University of Wales, Bangor,
Publications
2020
- PublishedDetermining the optimum temperature and salinity for larval culture, and describing a culture protocol for the conservation aquaculture for European smelt Osmerus eperlanus (L).
McCarthy, I., Jones, N., Moore, D. & Berlinsky, D., Jan 2020, In: Journal of Applied Ichthyology. 36, 1, p. 113-120 8 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2012
- PublishedDistribution and reproductive biology of the little cuttlefish Sepiola atlantica Orbigny (1839-1842) around Anglesey, North Wales
Jones, N. & Richardson, C., Jun 2012, In: Helgoland Marine Research. 66, 2, p. 233-242
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2010
- PublishedLaboratory culture, growth, and the life cycle of the little cuttlefish Sepiola Atlantica (Cephalopoda: Sepiolodae).
Jones, N. J. & Richardson, C. A., 1 Apr 2010, In: Journal of Shellfish Research. 29, 1, p. 241-246
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2009
- PublishedTransport of cuttlefish, Sepia officinalis, eggs under dry and damp conditions
Jones, N., Ridgway, I. & Richardson, C., 1 May 2009, In: Journal of Molluscan Studies. 75, 2, p. 192-194
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Other Grants and Projects
Welsh Government SMARTExpertise grant award of £384,735 for a 3 year project (July 2018 to June 2021). Project: SustaiNable Aquariums Project (SNAP). Total project budget £771,423 with collaborative partner match-funding
Welsh Government Academic Expertise for Business (A4B) grant of £128,053 for a 12 month project (January to December 2014). Project: Development of culture techniques for pelagic spawning reef fish (HE 06 15 1007)