Browsing Doctoral Theses by Thesis Supervisor "Alfaro, Andrea C."
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Dietary protein requirements of the New Zealand Black-footed Abalone (Haliotis iris, Martyn 1784)
(Auckland University of Technology, 2010)The aim of this thesis is to evaluate the nutritional aspects of dietary protein for the New Zealand black-footed abalone (Haliotis iris) as an aquaculture species, and thus provide an affordable option for formulated feeds ... -
Metabolomic Applications in Marine Mollusc Development and Aquaculture
(Auckland University of Technology, 2016)Metabolomics is a rapidly emerging discipline within functional genomics to better understand biochemical phenotypes across a range of biological systems. The approach has many demonstrated applications in aquatic biology, ... -
Nutrition and Reproductive Condition of Wild and Cultured New Zealand Scallops (Pecten novaezelandiae)
(Auckland University of Technology, 2016)The New Zealand native scallop, Pecten novaezelandiae, is a species with a high economic value as a wild catch and has good potential for cultivation. As a mean to enhance the future of this growing shellfish industry, ... -
Regional spread of marine non-indigenous species, a pathway modelling approach in New Zealand
(Auckland University of Technology, 2013)The devastating ecological and socio-economic impacts of non-indigenous species (NIS) have been documented worldwide, highlighting the need for effective management. In contrast to terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems, ...