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University of Tasmania
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 Zhongyuan
Ouyang (2005): Effect of light intensity and photoperiod on the
locomotor activity of juvenile seahorses
Ouyang is from China and completed his Master of Applied Science
in Aquaculture in 2005. His project focused on how light intensity
and day-length affected the seahorse movement patterns within
the tanks. Seahorses are active during the day and are inactive
at night. Generally the fish are most active before feeding; if
there is an excess of food the activity levels are low while activity
remains high after feeding if not enough food is given. Light
intensities tested ranged from one to four fluorescent lights
about 30cm above each tank; fish behaved in a similar fashion
under every intensity. Total activity is higher in longer days. |
 Leonardo
Martinez Cartinez (2002-2005): Optimising husbandry practices for
H. abdominalis
Leo is from Mexico and has an interest in the growing conditions of new-born seahorses. For his PhD studies he has been researching the environmental conditions and how these could be optimized to ensure good growth and survival. Environmental conditions researched include tank colour, salinity, temperature, substrate, density and turbidity.
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School of Aquaculture
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Dr
John Purser, Co-ordinator of seahorse research, School of Aquaculture
