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RESearch and publications

A sizeable amount of our products have derived from research and our modelling techniques are continuously being improved. We have listed some key publications, presentations other documents relevant to our products and services which are available for you to view or download.

Aquaculture Project Publications

The project publications listed below provide technical information on our simulation models and techniques for aquaculture and exemplify how some of our research has been applied to assist aquaculture growers, water managers and regulators.

Sustainable Mariculture in Northern Irish Lough Ecosystems (SMILE)

An overview of the modelling approaches for five sea lough systems addressed by the SMILE project. Carlingford Lough, Strangford Lough, Belfast Lough, Larne Lough and Lough Foyle.

Sustainable Options for People, Catchment and Aquatic Resources (SPEAR)

An overview of the development of an integrated framework for management of the coastal zone in China, using two test cases where communities depend primarily upon marine resources.

Aquaculture Farm Factsheets

Solutions for shellfish stakeholders and the aquaculture industry

Information on how our modelling tools can aid shellfish aquaculture operations, through shellfish growth modelling, aquaculture insurance information and nitrogen credits.

Solutions for shrimp aquaculture farms

Information on how our modelling tools can aid shrimp aquaculture operations, combining science and socio-economics, including information on shrimp aquaculture insurance and Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture.

Aquaculture Insurance Information

Aquaculture insurance information (English)

Information about how aquaculture insurance can benefit fish and shellfish farming operations around world.

Seguros de aquacultura (Português)

Informação acerca de seguros de aquacultura para operações aquícolas pelo mundo fora.

Risk Assessment for Aquaculture Insurance

Assessment of sustainability and risk in fish and shellfish aquaculture

Information on how our modelling tools can aid water managers, aquaculture insurance, for shellfish aquaculture through the use of science and socio-economics.

Assessment of sustainability and risk in shrimp aquaculture

Information on how our modelling tools can aid water managers, aquaculture insurance, for shrimp aquaculture through the use of science and socio-economics.

Peer Reviewed Publications

A.M. Nobre, J.K. Musango, M.P. de Wit, J.G. Ferreira, 2009.
A dynamic ecological-economic modeling approach for aquaculture management. Ecological Economics, 68, 3007-3017.
J.G. Ferreira, A. Sequeira, A.J.S. Hawkins, A. Newton, T. Nickell, R. Pastres, J. Forte, A. Bodoy, S.B. Bricker, 2009.
Analysis of coastal and offshore aquaculture: application of the FARM model to multiple systems and shellfish species. Aquaculture, 292, 129-138.
Borja, A., Bricker, S.B., Dauer, D.M., Demetriades, N.T., Ferreira, J.G., Forbes, A.T., Hutchings, P., Jia, X., Kenchington, R., Marques, J.C., Zhu, C.B. 2008.
Overview of integrative tools and methods in assessing ecological integrity in estuarine and coastal systems worldwide. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 56, 1519–1537.
J.G. Ferreira, A.J.S. Hawkins, P. Monteiro, H. Moore, M. Service, P.L. Pascoe, L. Ramos, A. Sequeira, 2008.
Integrated Assessment of Ecosystem-Scale Carrying Capacity in Shellfish Growing Areas. Aquaculture, 275, 138-151.
A. Sequeira, J.G. Ferreira, A.J. Hawkins, A. Nobre, P. Lourenço, X.L. Zhang, X. Yan, T. Nickell, 2008.
Trade-offs between shellfish aquaculture and benthic biodiversity: A modelling approach for sustainable management. Aquaculture, 274, 313-328.
J.G. Ferreira, C. Vale, C.V. Soares, F.Salas, P.E. Stacey, S.B. Bricker, M.C. Silva, J.C. Marques, 2007.
Monitoring of coastal and transitional waters under the EU Water Framework Directive. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 135 (1-3), 195-216.
Y. Xiao, J.G. Ferreira, S.B. Bricker, J.P. Nunes, M. Zhu, X. Zhang, 2007.
Management of coastal eutrophication: Integration of field data, ecosystem-scale simulations and screening models. Journal of Marine Systems, 56 (3/4), 375-390.
J. G. Ferreira, A.J.S. Hawkins, S.B. Bricker, 2007.
Management of coastal eutrophication: Integration of field data, ecosystem-scale simulations and screening models. Journal of Marine Systems, 56 (3/4), 375-390.
A. R. Franco, J. G. Ferreira, A. M. Nobre, 2006.
Development of a growth model for penaeid shrimp. Aquaculture, 259, 268-277.
A.M.Nobre, J.G.Ferreira, A.Newton, T.Simas, J.D.Icely, R.Neves, 2005.
Management of coastal eutrophication: Integration of field data, ecosystem-scale simulations and screening models. Journal of Marine Systems, 56 (3/4), 375-390.
Bricker, S.B., J.G. Ferreira, T. Simas, 2003.
An Integrated Methodology for Assessment of Estuarine Trophic Status. Ecological Modelling, 169(1), 39-60.
J.P. Nunes, J.G. Ferreira, F. Gazeau, J. Lencart-Silva, X.L Zhang, M.Y. Zhu & J.G. Fang, 2003.
A model for sustainable management of shellfish polyculture in coastal bays. Aquaculture, 219/1-4, 257-277.
J.G. Ferreira, 1995.
EcoWin - An object-oriented ecological model for aquatic ecosystems. Ecol. Modelling, 79, 21-34.

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