Curriculum Vitae
D A N I E L COWI N G
Castle House
Aldborough
Boroughbridge
York
YO519ER
Tel:+44(0)7716638012
Email:D.Cowing@hull.ac.uk
dannycowing.wordpress.com
Education
PhD: University of Hull - Developing hatchery techniques for Nephrops norvegicus, 2012 - Present
CPD course: University of Stirling – Aquatic Animal Production Systems, 2012
MSc: Newcastle University - Tropical Coastal Management: Pass with Merit, 2010 - 2011
BSc (Hons): University of Hull (Scarborough Campus) - Coastal Marine Biology: High 2:1, 2007-2010
A Levels: Hall Cross Grammar School - Psychology [B], Biology [D], Media [D], 2005 - 2007
GCSE’s: Hall Cross Grammar School - 8 Grades A-C, 2003 - 2005
Relevant Experience
Hull University & The Sven Lovén Centre for Marine Sciences: Research assistant working on
developing larvae culture techniques for Nephrops norvegicus. Involved with the following; Embryo
development in different temperatures and benthic substrate type; culture of live feeds and
enrichment procedures; collection of new larvae and assessment of survival from stage 1 through to
stage 3; daily husbandry of broodstock and larvae culture vessels; testing and developing methods
with the Aquahive system with both Homarus gammarus and Nephrops norvegicus to post larval
stages; settlement behaviour of post larvae and substrate analysis.
Orkney Lobster Hatchery: Working with both Nephrops norvegicus and Homarus gammarus in
culturing larvae. Design and installation of full custom designed systems for the growth of Nephrops
norvegicus. Daily maintenance and husbandry for both Homarus and Nephrops including staging and
daily feeding from stage 1 – 8.
Aquarium Manager / Technician: Refurbishment and management of the University of Hull’s
aquarium at the Scarborough campus, including daily inspections and water analysis, routine
maintenance of the livestock and facilities. Mentoring of the undergraduate students for their final
year projects.
PhD Research: Investigating how to reduce stress for the transport and growth of embryos in
Nephrops norvegicus. Engineering of culture vessels for optimising larval rearing in all development
stages. Optimising larval feed and investigating larval feeding behaviour. Burrow behaviour and
settlement of post larvae to juveniles.
Dissemination: Involved with public speaking at conferences, giving tours of the aquarium facilities,
lecturing and the education of school children. Development of the online resources for the FP7
Nephrops Project website.
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Boat Handling and Sampling: Field based experience in grab and trawl benthic sampling, sediment
analysis, plankton trawling and identification and long line fishing.
Key Skills
Curriculum Vitae
Aquaculture: Extensive knowledge and experience in crustacean culture techniques. Currently a
research assistant working on EU FP7 project to develop culture techniques in Nephrops norvegicus.
Have experience in a range of aquaculture facilities working on crustaceans and aquaponics.
Ecology: Ecological knowledge of the marine based ecosystem including aquatic zoology, species
identification and taxonomy with enhanced field-based data collection skills and experience.
Statistics and Software: Experience in using GIS software to create maps, images, and manipulation
and extraction of data. I am able to use statistical software such as R, Minitab and PRIMER-E v6 and
use MS suite to deliver scientific reports and presentations. Ethowatcher for behavioural analysis and
data collection.
Population modelling: MSc thesis in collaboration with the Cape Eleuthera Institute to estimate
juvenile lemon shark populations (Negaprion brevirostris) in conjunction to environmental variables.
Use of population model software (‘MARK’ and ‘CAPTURE’).
Behavioural Analysis: BSc thesis analysing the role of urine in co-specific communication in the
Carcinus maenas through displayed behaviours. Larval feeding behaviour and adult behaviour related
to captivity and stress in Nephrops norvegicus.
Fisheries Resources Assessment and Management: I have practical knowledge of a number of
population dynamic models including growth models (eg the Von Bertalanffy growth formula),
Maximum Sustainable Yield curves, mortality and survivorship models and dynamic pool models of
production.
Integrated Coastal Management: I have conducted social surveys of key stakeholders to analyse their
perceptions towards proposed developments in the Tees Estuary.
Other
PADI Dive Master (ongoing)
Powerboat Level 3
Full, Clean Driving License
Vice Chair of the Sub-Aqua Association Dive club (Scarborough)
PADI Rescue Diver
Emergency First Responder
SAA Oxygen Administration Course
Member of SHRuBs Society (Cetacean counts, vegetation sampling and
beach clean up)
Marine Mollusca Course (Identification methods, and large data base systems)
NARS Qualified Pool Lifeguard
RNLI Charity Bungee Jump
Cancer Research Charity 24 hour walk/run
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Publications
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Johnson, M.L., Johnson, M.P., Ungfors, A., Bell, E., Cowing, D., Dobson, N.C., Bublitz, R., Sandell, J.,
2013. Nephrops Fisheries in European Waters, in: Advances in Marine Biology. pp. 247–314.