Publications
- Hatchery International - Refinement and research lead to better rearing results at the UK’s National Lobster Hatchery (Feb 2005)
- Shellfish News 19 - Refinement and research lead to better rearing results at the UK’s National Lobster Hatchery (May 2005) more info...
- Presentation at National Aquarium Workshop - Developing the use of pre-biotics in Homarid lobster Aquaculture (Nov 2005)
- Hatchery International - Bio-Mos® improves the growth and survival of cultured European Lobster (July 2006)
- Fish farming International - Lobster trials show benefits of Bio-Mos® (Aug 2006)
- Shellfish News 21 - Bio-Mos® improves growth and survival of cultured lobsters (2006) more info...
- Presentation at 9th Annual Aquaculture Workshop – The use of pre-biotics in lobster culture (Sept 2006)
- Fish Farmer - Bio-Mos® improves the growth and survival of cultured European Lobster (Sept/Oct 2006)
- Presentation at Alltechs aquaculture meeting – Developing and understanding the use of Bio-Mos in critical stages of European lobster culture (Nov 2006)
- Presentation at National Aquarium Workshop – Developing the use of Pre-Biotics in Homarid lobster culture (Nov 2006)
- Aquaculture Health International – Developing and understanding the use of Pre-Biotics in Homarid lobster culture (Feb 2007 Issue 8)
- Drum and Croaker – Bio-Mos® Improves the growth and survival of cultured European lobster (Feb 2007)
- Shellfish News 23 - Developing and understanding the use of Pre-Biotics in lobster culture (Spring/Summer 2007) More info...
- Presentation at National Aquarium Workshop – A pre-emptive dietary approach to improving larval rearing (Nov 2007)
- Poster presentation at Great Western Research first annual research symposium – Synergistic use of biotic supplements for enhancing Homarid lobster culture (November 2008)
- Aquaculture, Volume 304, Issues 1-4, 15 June 2010, Pages 49-57 Effect of dietry Bacillus spp. and mannan oligosaccharides (MOS) on European lobster (Homarus gammarus L.) larvae growth performanc, gut morphology and gut microbiota
- Fish & Shellfish Immunology, Volume 30, Issue 1, January 2011, Pages 1-16 Microbial manipulations to improve fish health and production - A Mediterranean perspective
Qualifications
BSc Marine Biology and Coastal Ecology (Plymouth) 2002-2005
HSE Part 4 - professional SCUBA diving 2003
Carly Daniels (Bsc Hons)
carly.daniels@nationallobsterhatchery.co.uk
Career Aims
Obtain funding in order to focus on researching at postdoctoral level, broadening my research to include aspects of not only the culture but also the capture and fisheries of crustacea. I strongly believe the sustainability of natural resources is key to ecosystem stability.
Research Interests
My interest in the use of alternative natural dietary substances began whilst reading for my undergraduate degree in Marine and coastal ecology at the University of Plymouth. Preliminary trials using Bio-Mos® as a pre-biotic dietary additive, in larval lobster diets, showed huge potential. After graduation the National Lobster Hatchery presented me with the opportunity to pursue my interest as a researcher. Since then I have obtained funding to undertake a three-year PhD. I have spent the past 18 months developing the use of pre-biotics, pro-biotics and other immunostimulant substances to benefit not only the knowledge of lobster culture but to promote natural dietary substances throughout aquaculture.
Current Research
- PhD research developing biotic supplements in crustacean culture – NAW & Carly PhD
Carly Daniel's PhD research video.
Funded by The Great Western Research Trust, The National Lobster Hatchery, The Worshipful Company of Fishmongers and the University of Plymouth.
- Developing a pro-biotic specific to lobsters.
- Developing a juvenile diet for the encapsulation of biotic supplements at juvenile stages of lobster culture.
- Simultaneous use of biotic supplements at larval and juvenile culture stages.
Previous research projects
- Undergraduate research 2004 – more info
- Preliminary addition of Bio-Mos® at 2ppt to live lobster larval feed (based on levels of direct addition through dry feeds in agriculture) demonstrated an increase in larval survival to stage IV of growth.
- Postgraduate research using Bio-Mos® 2006 - more info
Funded by CUC and ESF supported by the National Lobster Hatchery and backed by the University of Plymouth and Alltech
- Trials to determine optimal concentrations of Bio-Mos® for indirect addition through live feeds. Increased survival and growth to stage IV at 2 and 20ppt, negative results from overuse of Bio-Mos®
- Dietary addition of Bio-Mos® at juvenile stages of growth (IV-VIII) showed reductions in mortality at 20ppt and a negative effect of decreased growth at higher concentrations.
- Overall decreased mortality at all growth stages with the addition of Bio-Mos® at 20ppt - inclusion level incorporated into larval rearing protocol at the National Lobster Hatchery.
- Trials examining bacterial conditions in larval feed culture medium showed positive effects, Vibrio colonies decreased significantly with increased Bio-Mos® addition.
Understanding the use of Bio-Mos® 2007 - more info
Funded by the Combined Universities of Cornwall and European Social Fund, supported by the National Lobster Hatchery and backed by the University of Plymouth and Alltech.
- Use of laser scanning confocal microscopy to determine the concentration lobsters are receive Bio-Mos®, by examination of the digestive tract of Artemia, over a 24hour enrichment period.
- Use of light microscopy to study physical effects of Bio-Mos®, examining lobster larval gut sections.
- Larger food sources needed for juvenile feeds to meet physical and nutritional requirements, so trialling a pellet containing Bio-Mos® during juvenile culture stages.
