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

Marine Conservation and Resource Management

• 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,

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

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)