Dr Jonathan King
Reader in Marine Biology
Room: 210 Marine Centre Wales Phone: 01248 383935
E-mail: j.w.king@bangor.ac.uk
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
Qualifications
- Other: 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
University of Leeds, 1985
Publications
2024
- E-pub ahead of printMaximum 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 Mar 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Aquatic Living Resources. 37, 4
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2023
- PublishedHabitat suitability modelling for an integrated multi-trophic aquaculture (IMTA) system along Europe's Atlantic coast
Hughes, C. & King, J., 1 Oct 2023, In: Ecological Modelling. 484, 110459.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - PublishedThe European native oyster, Ostrea edulis, in Wales, a historical account of a forgotten fishery
Hayden-Hughes, M., Bayford, P., King, J. & Smyth, D., 21 Feb 2023. 13 p.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
2022
- PublishedSeabed 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 Sept 2022, In: Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science. 274, 107934.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - PublishedWorkshop on the Celtic Seas Ecoregion Aquaculture Overview
O'Biern, F. (Editor), Ojaveer, H. (Editor), Boyd, A., Capuzzo, E., Devine, G., Moore, H., O'Carroll, J., Dennis, J., King, J., Falconer, L., Ellis, T. & Telfor, T., 5 Oct 2022, ICES Scientific Reports. 57 ed. Copenhagen, Vol. 4. 126 p. (ICES Scientific Reports; vol. 4, no. 57).
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
2020
- PublishedFactors affecting byssus attachment in juvenile scallops, Pecten maximus (L.)
Galley, T., Beaumont, A., Le Vay, L. & King, J., 15 Nov 2020, In: Aquaculture. 528, 735504.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2018
- PublishedLimited 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., May 2018, In: Marine Biology. 165, 5, 88.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2017
- PublishedFeeding 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 Nov 2017, Sea Trout: Science and Management: Proceedings of the 2nd International Sea Trout Symposium. Harris, G. (ed.). Kibworth Beauchamp: Matador, p. 371-395 25 p. Chapter 20
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter - PublishedInfluence 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 May 2017, In: Aquaculture. 474, p. 48-56 9 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - PublishedPredicting 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, In: Aquatic Invasions. 12, 2, p. 117-131
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - PublishedVariation 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., Nov 2017, Sea Trout: Science and Management: Proceedings of the 2nd International Sea Trout Symposium. Harris, G. (ed.). Kibworth Beauchamp: Matador, p. 96-128 32 p. 5
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
2016
- PublishedNew 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., Dec 2016, In: Aquatic Living Resources. 29, 4, 6 p., 404.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - PublishedResearch 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 Dec 2016, In: Renewable Energy. 99, December, p. 1327-1341 15 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2015
- PublishedInvasion 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., Sept 2015, In: Biological Invasions. 17, 9, p. 2581-2595
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - PublishedThe 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 Jun 2015, In: Aquaculture. 448, p. 451-463
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2010
- PublishedOptimisation of larval culture of the mussel Mytilus edulis (L.)
Galley, T. H., Batista, F. M., Braithwaite, R., King, J. & Beaumont, A. R., 1 Apr 2010, In: Aquaculture International. 18, 3, p. 315-325
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - PublishedStrategies 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 Apr 2010, In: Conservation Genetics. 11, 5, p. 1899-1910
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - PublishedSummer 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 May 2010, In: Aquaculture. 303, 1-4, p. 8-21
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2009
- PublishedSummer 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 Feb 2009, In: Aquaculture. 287, 1-2, p. 128-138
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2008
- PublishedDifferences 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 Jan 2008.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper - PublishedOptimisation of larval culture of the blue mussel, Mytilus edulis.
Galley, T. H., Braithwaite, R., Batista, F. M., King, J. W. & Beaumont, A. R., 1 Jan 2008.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
2007
- PublishedNonlinear time series analysis of food intake in the dab and the rainbow trout
King, J., Ruohonen, K., Grove, D. J. & Hammerstein, A., 21 Apr 2007, In: Journal of Theoretical Biology. 245, 4, p. 749-762
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2006
- PublishedGrowth 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 Jul 2006, In: Aquatic Living Resources. 19, 3, p. 289-297
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - PublishedTesting 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 Jan 2006, 2006 ed. Centre for Applied Marine Sciences.
Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
2005
- PublishedMortality 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 Aug 2005, In: Journal of Shellfish Research. 24, 2, p. 648
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2001
- PublishedThe statistical design of feeding experiments
Ruohonen, K., Kettunen, J., King, J. W., Houlihan, D. (Editor), Boujard, T. (Editor) & Jobling, M. (Editor), 1 Jan 2001, Feed Intake in Fish. 2001 ed. Blackwell Scientific, p. 88-107
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
1998
- PublishedFeeding behaviour of whiting, Merlangius merlangus, L. in captivity
Seyhan, K., Grove, D. & King, J., Feb 1998, In: Fisheries Research. 34, 1, p. 39–45 7 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Projects
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01/10/2022 – 31/12/2199 (Active)
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HEFCW HEIR SNAP bridging funding (F006982, R28W23)
01/04/2021 – 01/08/2022 (Finished)
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2017/COL/009 Sustainable Aquariums Project (SNAP)
01/07/2018 – 31/07/2024 (Finished)
Description
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.
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Development of culture techniques for pelagic spawning reef fish
01/01/2014 – 31/07/2015 (Finished)
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Seasonal condition of sea trout
01/01/2014 – 30/09/2015 (Finished)
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Sea trout sampling in Nith District and environs
01/07/2010 – 31/08/2013 (Finished)
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Sea trout sampling in the Annan District and environs
01/07/2010 – 31/08/2013 (Finished)
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Sea trout sampling in the Galloway District and environs
01/07/2010 – 31/08/2013 (Finished)
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01/01/2010 – 31/07/2015 (Finished)
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SEAFARE :Sustainable and Environmentally friendly Aquaculture For the Atlantic Region of Europe
01/01/2010 – 17/09/2024 (Finished)
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Physical Property characterisation of seafloor sediment - A4B HE 06 FSP 1019
01/05/2009 – 26/05/2011 (Finished)
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Non food use of Mussels Feasibility Study Project
05/01/2009 – 01/08/2009 (Finished)
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25/01/2007 – 22/07/2008 (Finished)
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Interreg-Atlantic Arc Aquaculture Group
25/01/2007 – 31/08/2011 (Finished)
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Cec - Atlantic Arc Aquaculture Group 2
01/01/2007 – 02/09/2011 (Finished)