Room: 210 Marine Centre Wales            Phone: 01248 383935

E-mail: j.w.king@bangor.ac.uk

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A trained ecologist, I completed my PhD on the regulation of food intake in fish whilst working in the commercial marine science and aquaculture research sectors. I joined CAMS in 2001 and have been Deputy Director since 2007. I was awarded a readership in 2017. 

My work is driven by the research needs of both the public and private sectors and is largely in the area of sustainable aquaculture and shellfisheries, particularly attempting to fill knowledge gaps that are hindering the development of the shellfish farming industry. Work has included studies of the distribution and potential impact of non-native aquaculture species, research supporting restocking of native species, development of hatchery techniques and trials of pilot-scale offshore systems. More recently I have become project manager of SEACAMS and SEACAMS 2, which has led to involvement in research in support of the marine renewables sector.

Research Areas

Marine Conservation and Resource Management

Marine Ecology

• Arall: PGCertHE (Bangor University)
  2014
• PhD: Aspects of the regulation of food intake in the dab, Limanda limanda (L.)
  University of Wales, Bangor, 2001
• BSc: Ecology
  School of Geography, University of Leeds, UK, 1985

2024

• E-gyhoeddi cyn argraffuMaximum entropy modelling to identify optimal locations for an IMTA system comprising Sparus aurata, Mytilus galloprovincialis and Ulva rigida on Europe’s Atlantic coastline
  Hughes, C. & King, J., 19 Maw 2024, (E-gyhoeddi cyn argraffu) Yn: Aquatic Living Resources. 37, 4
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2023

• CyhoeddwydHabitat suitability modelling for an integrated multi-trophic aquaculture (IMTA) system along Europe's Atlantic coast
  Hughes, C. & King, J., 1 Hyd 2023, Yn: Ecological Modelling. 484, 110459.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydThe European native oyster, Ostrea edulis, in Wales, a historical account of a forgotten fishery
  Hayden-Hughes, M., Bayford, P., King, J. & Smyth, D., 21 Chwef 2023. 13 t.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Papur › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2022

• CyhoeddwydSeabed morphology and bed shear stress predict temperate reef habitats in a high energy marine region
  Jackson-Bue, T., Williams, G., Whitton, T., Roberts, M., Goward Brown, A., Amir, H., King, J., Powell, B., Rowlands, S., Llewelyn Jones, G. & Davies, A., 5 Medi 2022, Yn: Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science. 274, 107934.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydWorkshop on the Celtic Seas Ecoregion Aquaculture Overview
  O'Biern, F. (Golygydd), Ojaveer, H. (Golygydd), Boyd, A., Capuzzo, E., Devine, G., Moore, H., O'Carroll, J., Dennis, J., King, J., Falconer, L., Ellis, T. & Telfor, T., 5 Hyd 2022, ICES Scientific Reports. 57 gol. Copenhagen, Cyfrol 4. 126 t. (ICES Scientific Reports; Cyfrol 4, Rhif 57).
  Allbwn ymchwil: Pennod mewn Llyfr/Adroddiad/Trafodion Cynhadledd › Pennod

2020

• CyhoeddwydFactors affecting byssus attachment in juvenile scallops, Pecten maximus (L.)
  Galley, T., Beaumont, A., Le Vay, L. & King, J., 15 Tach 2020, Yn: Aquaculture. 528, 735504.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2018

• CyhoeddwydLimited impact of an invasive oyster on intertidal assemblage structure and biodiversity: the importance of environmental context and functional equivalency with native species
  Zwerschke, N., Hollyman, P., Wild, R., Stringer, R., Turner, J. & King, J., Mai 2018, Yn: Marine Biology. 165, 5, 88.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2017

• CyhoeddwydFeeding ecology of sea trout in the Irish Sea
  Roche, W., Milner, N., Davies, C., Shepherd, S., King, J., Coyne, J., Gargan, P. & Hughes, R., 1 Tach 2017, Sea Trout: Science and Management: Proceedings of the 2nd International Sea Trout Symposium. Harris, G. (gol.). Kibworth Beauchamp: Matador, t. 371-395 25 t. Chapter 20
  Allbwn ymchwil: Pennod mewn Llyfr/Adroddiad/Trafodion Cynhadledd › Pennod
• CyhoeddwydInfluence of exogenous chemicals on larval development and survival of the king scallop Pecten maximus (L.)
  Galley, T., Beaumont, A., Le Vay, L. & King, J., 1 Mai 2017, Yn: Aquaculture. 474, t. 48-56 9 t.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydPredicting the dispersal of wild Pacific oysters Crassostrea gigas (Thunberg, 1793) from an existing frontier population—a numerical study
  Robins, P., King, J., Jenkins, S. & Tita, A., 2017, Yn: Aquatic Invasions. 12, 2, t. 117-131
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydVariation in sea trout (Salmo trutta) abundance and life histories in the Irish Sea
  Milner, N., Potter, E., Roche, W., Tysklind, N., Davidson, I., King, J., Coyne, J. & Davies, C., Tach 2017, Sea Trout: Science and Management: Proceedings of the 2nd International Sea Trout Symposium. Harris, G. (gol.). Kibworth Beauchamp: Matador, t. 96-128 32 t. 5
  Allbwn ymchwil: Pennod mewn Llyfr/Adroddiad/Trafodion Cynhadledd › Pennod

2016

• CyhoeddwydNew insights about the introduction of the Portuguese oyster, Crassostrea angulata, into the North East Atlantic from Asia based on a highly polymorphic mitochondrial region.
  Grade, A., Chairi, H., Lallias, D., Power, D., Ruano, F., Leitao, A., Drago, T., King, J., Boudry, P. & Batista, F., Rhag 2016, Yn: Aquatic Living Resources. 29, 4, 6 t., 404.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydResearch priorities for assessing potential impacts of emerging marine renewable energy technologies: Insights from developments in Wales (UK)
  Roche, R., Walker-Springett, K., Robins, P., Jones, J., Veneruso, G., Whitton, T., Piano, M., Ward, S., Duce, C., Waggitt, J., Walker-Springett, G., Neill, S., Lewis, M. & King, J., 1 Rhag 2016, Yn: Renewable Energy. 99, December, t. 1327-1341 15 t.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2015

• CyhoeddwydInvasion genetics of the Pacific oyster Crassostrea gigas in the British Isles inferred from microsatellite and mitochondrial markers
  Lallias, D., Boudry, P., Batista, F. M., Beaumont, A., King, J. W., Turner, J. R. & Lapegue, S., Medi 2015, Yn: Biological Invasions. 17, 9, t. 2581-2595
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydThe effect of water management on extensive aquaculture food webs in the reconstructed wetlands of the Doñana Natural Park, Southern Spain
  Walton, M. E., Vilas, C., Coccia, C., Green, A. J., Canavate, J. P., Prieto, A., van Bergeijk, S. A., Medialdea, J. M., Kennedy, H. A., King, J. & Le Vay, L., 14 Meh 2015, Yn: Aquaculture. 448, t. 451-463
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2010

• CyhoeddwydOptimisation of larval culture of the mussel Mytilus edulis (L.)
  Galley, T. H., Batista, F. M., Braithwaite, R., King, J. & Beaumont, A. R., 1 Ebr 2010, Yn: Aquaculture International. 18, 3, t. 315-325
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydStrategies for the retention of high genetic variability in European flat oyster (Ostrea edulis) restoration programmes.
  Lallias, D., Boudry, P., Lapegue, S., King, J. W. & Beaumont, A. R., 3 Ebr 2010, Yn: Conservation Genetics. 11, 5, t. 1899-1910
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydSummer mortality of the Pacific oyster, Crassostrea gigas, in the Irish Sea: the influence of growth, biochemistry and gametogenesis.
  Cotter, E., Malham, S., O'Keefe, S., Lynch, S. A., Latchford, J. W., King, J. W., Beaumont, A. R. & Culloty, S. C., 24 Mai 2010, Yn: Aquaculture. 303, 1-4, t. 8-21
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2009

• CyhoeddwydSummer mortality of the Pacific oyster, Crassostrea gigas, in the Irish Sea: The influence of temperature and nutrients on health and survival.
  Malham, S., Cotter, E., O'Keeffe, S., Lynch, S., Culloty, S. C., King, J. W., Latchford, J. W. & Beaumont, A., 1 Chwef 2009, Yn: Aquaculture. 287, 1-2, t. 128-138
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2008

• CyhoeddwydDifferences in growth rate and proportion of ready to settle larvae between diploid and triploid Mytilus edulis.
  Batista, F. M., Galley, T. H., McCombie, H., Cornette, F., Boudry, P., Guedes-Pinto, H., King, J. W. & Beaumont, A. R., 1 Ion 2008.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Papur
• CyhoeddwydOptimisation of larval culture of the blue mussel, Mytilus edulis.
  Galley, T. H., Braithwaite, R., Batista, F. M., King, J. W. & Beaumont, A. R., 1 Ion 2008.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Papur

2007

• CyhoeddwydNonlinear time series analysis of food intake in the dab and the rainbow trout
  King, J., Ruohonen, K., Grove, D. J. & Hammerstein, A., 21 Ebr 2007, Yn: Journal of Theoretical Biology. 245, 4, t. 749-762
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2006

• CyhoeddwydGrowth of Crassostrea gigas spat and juveniles under differing environmental conditions at two sites in Wales
  King, J. W., Malham, S. K., Skov, M. W., Cotter, E., Latchford, J. W., Culloty, S. C. & Beaumont, A. R., 1 Gorff 2006, Yn: Aquatic Living Resources. 19, 3, t. 289-297
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydTesting the response of oysters exposed to chemicals X, Y, and Z
  Malham, S. K., Walton, M. W., Latchford, J. W., King, J. W. & Greenwell, H. C., 1 Ion 2006, 2006 gol. Centre for Applied Marine Sciences.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Llyfr/Adroddiad › Adroddiad Comisiwn

2005

• CyhoeddwydMortality of Pacific oysters in the Irish Sea: Biotic and abiotic influences
  Cotter, E., Culloty, S. C., O'Keeffe, S., Malham, S. K., Latchford, J. W., King, J. W. & Beaumont, A. R., 1 Awst 2005, Yn: Journal of Shellfish Research. 24, 2, t. 648
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2001

• CyhoeddwydThe statistical design of feeding experiments
  Ruohonen, K., Kettunen, J., King, J. W., Houlihan, D. (Golygydd), Boujard, T. (Golygydd) & Jobling, M. (Golygydd), 1 Ion 2001, Feed Intake in Fish. 2001 gol. Blackwell Scientific, t. 88-107
  Allbwn ymchwil: Pennod mewn Llyfr/Adroddiad/Trafodion Cynhadledd › Pennod

1998

• CyhoeddwydFeeding behaviour of whiting, Merlangius merlangus, L. in captivity
  Seyhan, K., Grove, D. & King, J., Chwef 1998, Yn: Fisheries Research. 34, 1, t. 39–45 7 t.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

• INTEGRATE

  01/10/2022 – 31/12/2199 (Wrthi'n gweithredu)

• HEFCW HEIR SNAP bridging funding (F006982, R28W23)

  01/04/2021 – 01/08/2022 (Wedi gorffen)

• 2017/COL/009 Sustainable Aquariums Project (SNAP)

  01/07/2018 – 31/07/2024 (Wedi gorffen)

  Disgrifiad

  The breeding of aquatic animals is an incredibly complex science and determining the correct diet and environment to enable larval fish to develop into adults is particularly challenging. The larvae of many tropical fish species are so small, that they are invisible to the naked eye, and their food source is even more microscopic. As the world’s aquatic species face increasing threats due to climate change, overfishing, pollution and the illegal wildlife trade, research is vital to increase knowledge and breeding capabilities – and as this research is difficult in the wild, aquariums provide an invaluable research platform.

  Due to their expertise and resources, aquarists from the UK’s leading aquarium teams are leading the way in the improvement of breeding techniques to increase global understanding of marine animals and their breeding cycles, and ultimately support global conservation efforts to crack down on the illegal trade of fish and other aquatic life. ZSL, The Deep, SEA LIFE, and Bangor University’s School of Ocean Sciences are working on a landmark new research programme to improve aquarium breeding success - the SustaiNable Aquarium project (SNAP), which is part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund through the Welsh Government’s SMARTExpertise programme.

  An initial 20 species - key to the health of coral reefs but which have not yet been successfully bred in aquariums - are the initial focus of the project. Corals are part of a delicate tropical ecosystem and require specific tropical fish in order to thrive, including species of butterflyfish, rabbitfish, wrasse and tangs. Projects like SNAP will advance aquaculture techniques and help boost marine species which are near threatened or endangered, while highlighting the collective awareness that aquariums have an important role to play in the future of our conserving our oceans.

  Cysylltau:

  • http://snap.bangor.ac.uk/

• Development of culture techniques for pelagic spawning reef fish

  01/01/2014 – 31/07/2015 (Wedi gorffen)

• Seasonal condition of sea trout

  01/01/2014 – 30/09/2015 (Wedi gorffen)

• Sea trout sampling in Nith District and environs

  01/07/2010 – 31/08/2013 (Wedi gorffen)

• Sea trout sampling in the Annan District and environs

  01/07/2010 – 31/08/2013 (Wedi gorffen)

• Sea trout sampling in the Galloway District and environs

  01/07/2010 – 31/08/2013 (Wedi gorffen)

• Development of Biological and Chemical Tools to Identify Pollution Source; An Environmental Test Case for Wales

  01/01/2010 – 31/07/2015 (Wedi gorffen)

• SEAFARE :Sustainable and Environmentally friendly Aquaculture For the Atlantic Region of Europe

  01/01/2010 – 17/09/2024 (Wedi gorffen)

• Physical Property characterisation of seafloor sediment - A4B HE 06 FSP 1019

  01/05/2009 – 26/05/2011 (Wedi gorffen)

• Non food use of Mussels Feasibility Study Project

  05/01/2009 – 01/08/2009 (Wedi gorffen)

• Interreg - Prism

  25/01/2007 – 22/07/2008 (Wedi gorffen)

• Interreg-Atlantic Arc Aquaculture Group

  25/01/2007 – 31/08/2011 (Wedi gorffen)

  Cysylltau:

  • http://www.arcaqua.org/home.htm

• Cec - Atlantic Arc Aquaculture Group 2

  01/01/2007 – 02/09/2011 (Wedi gorffen)