Professor Lewis Le Vay

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Room 102, Marine Centre Wales

School of Ocean Sciences

Menai Bridge LL59 5AB

Phone: +44 (0) 1248 388115

Email: l.levay@bangor.ac.uk

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I graduated in Biology from Sussex University in 1982, and an MSc in Marine Biology from Bangor University in 1989. I worked for several years on shrimp and fish nutrition and feed research and development, in collaboration with several industrial partners, with the results from this research contributed to my PhD from Bangor University in 1994. This was followed by several years working in industry and as a consultant before returning to Bangor to join EU funded research projects in SE Asia developing techniques for mangrove-integrated aquaculture and fisheries stock enhancement. I joined the academic staff in the School of Ocean Sciences as a lecturer in 2001, leading to a personal chair in October 2014. I was appointed as Director of the Centre for Applied Marine Sciences in 2012, alongside my academic role in the School.

My research has covered a broad range of aquaculture, including hatchery technologies, feeds and nutrition, aquaculture of tropical and temperate crustaceans, integration of aquaculture in coastal wetlands, wastewater remediation, and more recently bivalve shellfish aquaculture including development of offshore production systems and coastal water quality. Work on development of stock enhancement strategies has led to more ecological research in tropical and subtropical systems, principally on mangroves and seagrasses, in SE Asia, East Africa and the Arabian Gulf. My fisheries-related research has been focused on shellfish in the Irish Sea and ecosystem approaches to management of demersal fisheries in the Arabian Gulf. As director of CAMS I am also closely involved in wide range of multidisciplinary projects that link academic expertise within the School of Ocean Sciences with commercial and institutional partners in marine sectors including aquaculture, fisheries, renewable energy, coastal infrastructure development and tourism.

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    A comparison of the MPN and pour plate methods for estimating shellfish contamination by Escherichia coli

    Cooper, D. M., Mannion, F., Jones, L., Pinn, E., Sorby, R., Malham, S. & Le Vay, L., 2 Gorff 2024, Yn: Journal of Applied Microbiology. 135, 7, lxae163.

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    A model for the future: Ecosystem services provided by the aquaculture activities of Veta la Palma, Southern Spain

    Walton, M. E., Vilas, C., Canavate, P., Gonzalez-Ortegon, E., Prieto, A., van Bergeijk, S. A., Green, A. J., Librero, M., Mazuelos, N. & Le Vay, L. (Golygydd), 14 Meh 2015, Yn: Aquaculture. 448, t. 382-390

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    A multiple stressor approach to study the toxicity and sub-lethal effects of pharmaceutical compounds on the larval development of a marine invertebrate

    González-Ortegón, E., Blasco, J., Le Vay, L. & Giménez, L., Rhag 2013, Yn: Journal of Hazardous Materials. 263, Part 1, t. 233-238 6 t.

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    A review of the impacts of aquaculture and artificial waterways upon coastal ecosystems in the Gulf (Arabian/Persian) including a case study demonstrating how future management may resolve these impacts.

    Al - Jamali, F., Bishop, J. M., Osment, J., Jones, D. A. & Le Vay, L., 1 Ion 2005, Yn: Aquatic Ecosystem Health and Management. 8, 1, t. 81-94

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    Anthropogenic related variations in the epibiotic biodiversity and age structure of the “Pearl Oyster” Pinctada radiata within the eulittoral zone of Qatar

    Smyth, D., Al-Maslamani, I., Giraldes, B. W., Chatting, M. & Le Vay, L., Mai 2016, Yn: Regional Studies in Marine Science. 5, t. 87-96 10 t.

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    Approaches to enhancement in mangrove-associated crab fisheries

    Le Vay, L., Lebata, M. J., Walton, M., Primavera, J., Quinitio, E., Lavilla-Pitogo, C., Parado-Estepa, F., Rodriguez, E., Ut, V. N., Nghia, T. T., Sorgeloos, P. & Wille, M., 1 Ion 2008, Yn: Reviews in Fisheries Science. 16, 1-3, t. 72-80

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    Are mangroves in arid environments isolated systems? Life-history and evidence of dietary contribution from inwelling in a mangrove-resident shrimp species

    Al-Maslamani, I., Walton, M. E. M., Kennedy, H. A., Al-Mohannadi, M. & Le Vay, L., Meh 2013, Yn: Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science. 124, t. 56-63 8 t.

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    Are mangroves worth replanting? The direct economic benefits of a community-based reforestation project.

    Walton, M. E., Samonte-Tan, G. P., Primavera, J. H., Edwards-Jones, G. & Le Vay, L., 1 Rhag 2006, Yn: Environmental Conservation. 33, 4, t. 335-343

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    Artemia replacement in co-feeding regimes for mysis and postlarval stages of Litopenaeus vannamei: Nutritional contribution of inert diets to tissue growth as indicated by natural carbon stable isotopes.

    Gamboa-Delgado, J. & Le Vay, L., 1 Rhag 2009, Yn: Aquaculture. 297, 1-4, t. 128-135

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    Assessment of the effectiveness of mangrove rehabilitation using exploited and non-exploited indicator species.

    Walton, M. E., Le Vay, L., Lebata, J. H., Binas, J. & Primavera, J. H., 1 Awst 2007, Yn: Biological Conservation. 138, 1-2, t. 180-188

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    Assessment of wastewater derived pollution using viral monitoring in two estuaries

    Farkas, K., Mannion, F., Sorby, R., Winterbourn, B., Allender, S., Gregory, C. G. M., Holding, P., Thorpe, J. M., Malham, S. K. & Le Vay, L., 1 Maw 2024, Yn: Marine pollution bulletin. 200, 116081.

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    Baseline assessment of fisheries for three species of mud crabs (Scylla spp.) in the mangroves of Ibajay, Aklan, Philippines

    Lebata, M. J. H. L., Le Vay, L., Primavera, J. H., Walton, M. E. & Binas, J. B., Mai 2007, Yn: Bulletin of Marine Science . 80, 3, t. 891-904 14 t.

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    Biochemical composition and digestive enzyme activity in larvae and postlarvae ofPenaeus japonicus during herbivorous and carnivorous feeding

    Rodriguez, A., Le Vay, L., Mourente, G. & Jones, D. A., 1994, Yn: Marine Biology. 118, 1, t. 45-51 7 t.

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    Comparative performance of hatchery-reared and wild Scylla paramamosain in pond culture.

    Ut, V. N., Le Vay, L., Nghia, T. T. & Walton, M., 19 Hyd 2007, Yn: Aquaculture Research. 38, 14, t. 1593-1599

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    Critical Review on the Public Health Impact of Norovirus Contamination in Shellfish and the Environment: A UK Perspective

    Hassard, F., Sharp, J., Taft, H., Le Vay, L., Harris, J., McDonald, J., Tuson, K., Wilson, J., Jones, D. & Malham, S., Meh 2017, Yn: Food and Environmental Virology. 9, 2, t. 123-141

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    Decline in oyster populations in traditional fishing grounds; is habitat damage by static fishing gear a contributory factor in ecosystem degradation?

    Al-Maslamani, I., David, S., Giraldes, B., Chatting , M., Al-Mohannadi , M. & Le Vay, L., Hyd 2018, Yn: Journal of Sea Research. 140, t. 40-51 12 t.

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    Development of larval culture techniques for the shore crab, Carcinus maenas (L)

    Galley, T., Green, B. C., Watkins, L. & Le Vay, L., Ebr 2011, Yn: Aquaculture International. 19, 2, t. 381-394

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    Development of nursery culture techniques for the mud crab Scylla paramamosain.

    Ut, V. N., Le Vay, L., Nghia, T. T. & Hanh, T. T., 19 Hyd 2007, Yn: Aquaculture Research. 38, 14, t. 1563-1568

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    Digestion in relation to feeding strategies exhibited by crustacean larvae.

    Le Vay, L., Jones, D. A., Puello-Cruz, A. C., Sangha, R. S. & Ngamphongsai, C., 1 Maw 2001, Yn: Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology A - Molecular and Integrative Physiology. 128, 3, t. 621-628

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    Ecology and Management of Mud Crab Scylla spp.

    Le Vay, L., 1 Ion 2001, Yn: Asian Fisheries Science. 14, 2, t. 101-111

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    Effect of different diets on proteolytic enzyme activity, trypsinogen gene expression and dietary carbon assimilation in Senegalese sole (Solea senegalensis) larvae.

    Gamboa-Delgado, J., Le Vay, L., Fernandez-Diaz, C., Canavate, P., Ponce, M., Zerolo, R. & Manchado, M., 1 Ebr 2011, Yn: Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology - Part B: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 158, 4, t. 251-258

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    Effects of food limitation and pharmaceutical compounds on the larval development and morphology of Palaemon serratus

    González-Ortegón, E., Giménez, L., Blasco, J. & Le Vay, L., 15 Ion 2015, Yn: Science of the Total Environment. 503-504, t. 171-178 8 t.

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    Evaluation of hatchery-based enhancement of the mud crab, Scylla spp., fisheries in mangroves: comparison of species and release strategies.

    Lebata, M. J., Le Vay, L., Walton, M., Binas, J. B., Quinitio, E. T., Rodriguez, E. M. & Primavera, J. H., 29 Ion 2009, Yn: Marine and Freshwater Research. 60, 1, t. 58-69

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    Examining current best-practices for the use of wild post-larvae capture, culture, and release for fisheries enhancement

    Richardson, L., Lenfant, P., Clarke, L., Fontcuberta, A., Gudefin, A., Lecaillon, G., Le Vay, L., Radford, A. & Simpson, S., 17 Ion 2023, Yn: Frontiers in Marine Science. 9

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    Extreme 15N Depletion in Seagrasses

    Walton, M., Al-Maslamani, I., Haddaway, N., Kennedy, H., Castillo, A., Al-Ansari, E. S., Al-Shaikh, I., Abdel-Moati, M., Al-Yafei, M. A. A. & Le Vay, L., Tach 2016, Yn: Estuaries and Coasts. 39, 6, t. 1709-1723

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    Factors affecting byssus attachment in juvenile scallops, Pecten maximus (L.)

    Galley, T., Beaumont, A., Le Vay, L. & King, J., 15 Tach 2020, Yn: Aquaculture. 528, 735504.

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    Faunal mediated carbon export from mangroves in an arid area

    Walton, M., Al Maslamani, I., Chatting, M., Smyth, D., Castillo, A., Skov, M. & Le Vay, L., 10 Chwef 2021, Yn: Science of the Total Environment. 755, 1, 13 t., 142677.

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    Feeding ecology of the grooved tiger shrimp Penaeus semisulcatus De Haan (Decapoda : Penaeidae) in inshore waters of Qatar, Arabian Gulf

    Al-Maslamani, I., Le Vay, L., Kennedy, H. & Jones, D. A., 1 Ion 2007, Yn: Marine Biology. 150, 4, t. 627-637

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    Feeding on intertidal microbial mats by postlarval tiger shrimp, Penaeus semisulcatus De Haan.

    Al-Maslamani, I., Le Vay, L. & Kennedy, H. A., 1 Medi 2009, Yn: Marine Biology. 156, 10, t. 2001-2009

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    Flow regime in a restored wetland determines trophic links and species composition in the aquatic macroinvertebrate community

    Gonzalez Ortegon, E., Walton, M., Moghaddam, B., Vilas, C., Prieto, A., Kennedy, H., Canavate, J. P. & Le Vay, L., 15 Ion 2015, Yn: Science of the Total Environment. 503-504, t. 241-250

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    Future mangrove carbon storage under climate change and deforestation

    Chatting , M., Al-Maslamani, I., Walton, M., Skov, M., Kennedy, H., Husrevoglu, S. & Le Vay, L., 10 Chwef 2022, Yn: Frontiers in Marine Science. 9, 14 t., 781876.

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    Geographical variation in the carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus content of blue mussels, Mytilus edulis

    van der Schatte Olivier, A., Le Vay, L., Malham, S. K., Christie, M., Wilson, J., Allender, S., Schmidlin, S., Brewin, J. M. & Jones, L., Meh 2021, Yn: Marine pollution bulletin. 167, 112291.

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    Growth and nitrogen uptake by Salicornia europaea and Aster tripolium in nutrient conditions typical of aquaculture wastewater

    Quinta, R., Santos, R., Thomas, D. N. & Le Vay, L., Chwef 2015, Yn: Chemosphere. 120, t. 414-421

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    Halophyte filter beds for treatment of saline wastewater from aquaculture

    Webb, J. M., Quinta, R., Papadimitriou, S., Norman, L., Rigby, M., Thomas, D. N. & Le Vay, L., 15 Hyd 2012, Yn: Water Research. 46, 16, t. 5102-5114

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    Hydroacoustics as a tool to examine the effects of Marine Protected Areas and habitat type on marine fish communities

    Egerton, J., Johnson, A. J., Turner, J., Le Vay, L., Mascareñas-Osorio, I. & Aburto-Oropeza, O., Ion 2018, Yn: Scientific Reports. 8, 47.

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    Hydroacoustics for the discovery and quantification of Nassau grouper (Epinephelus striatus) spawning aggregations

    Egerton, J., Johnson, A. F., Le Vay, L., McCoy, C. M., Semmens, B. X., Heppell, S. A. & Turner, J., Meh 2017, Yn: Coral Reefs. 36, 2, t. 589-600 12 t.

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    Hydroacoustics to examine fish association with shallow offshore habitats in the Arabian Gulf

    Egerton, J., Al-Ansi, M., Abdallah, M., Walton, M., Hayes, J., Turner, J., Erisman, B., Al Maslamani, I., Al-Mohannadi, M. & Le Vay, L., Maw 2018, Yn: Fisheries Research. 199, t. 127-136 9 t.

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    Identifying mangrove areas for fisheries enhancement; population assessment in a patchy habitat

    Lebata, M. J. H., Walton, M. E., Binas, J. B., Primavera, J. H. & Le Vay, L., Gorff 2012, Yn: Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems. 22, 5, t. 652-664

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    Improving quantification of bivalve larvae in mixed plankton samples using qPCR: A case study on Mytilus edulis

    Alexander, J., Malham, S., Smyth, D., Webb, J., Fidler, D., Bayford, P., McDonald, J. & Le Vay, L., 15 Chwef 2021, Yn: Aquaculture. 532, 736003.

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    Individual and mixture effects of selected pharmaceuticals on larval development of the estuarine shrimp Palaemon longirostris

    Gonzalez-Ortegon, E., Blasco, J., Nieto, E., Hampel, M., Le Vay, L. & Gimenez, L., 7 Gorff 2015, Yn: Science of the Total Environment. 540, t. 260-266

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    Influence 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 Mai 2017, Yn: Aquaculture. 474, t. 48-56 9 t.

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    Influence of live and artificial diets on tissue composition and trypsin activity in Penaeus japonicus larvae

    Le Vay, L., Rodríguez, A., Kamarudin, M. S. & Jones, D., 1993, Yn: Aquaculture. 118, 3-4, t. 287-297 11 t.

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    Interpretation of the European legal framework for the microbiological classification of bivalve mollusc production areas

    Pinn, E. & Le Vay, L., 1 Chwef 2023, Yn: Marine Policy. 148, 105479.

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    Intertidal bait gleaning on rocky shores in Kuwait

    Al-Wazzan, Z., Giménez, L., Behbehani, M. & Vay, L. L., 15 Ebr 2020, Yn: Ocean and Coastal Management. 188, t. 105111 1 t.

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    Kelp detritus: Unutilized productivity or an unacknowledged trophic resource?

    Walton, M., R, B., Griffiths, J., Cartwright, D., Robins, P., Malham, S. & Le Vay, L., 10 Mai 2022, Yn: Science of the Total Environment. 820, 153191.

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    Mangrove carbon stocks and biomass partitioning in an extreme environment

    Chatting, M., Le Vay, L., Walton, M., Skov, M., Kennedy, H., Wilson, S. & Al Maslamani, I., 5 Hyd 2020, Yn: Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science. 244, 106940.

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    Maternal trophic status and offspring phenotype in a marine invertebrate

    Gonzalez-Ortegon, E., Le Vay, L., Walton, M. & Gimenez, J., 25 Meh 2018, Yn: Scientific Reports.

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    Mud crab pen culture: replacement of fish feed requirement and impacts on mangrove community structure.

    Primavera, J. H., Binas, J. B., Samonte-Tan, G. P., Lebata, M. J., Alava, V. R., Walton, M. & Le Vay, L., 1 Gorff 2010, Yn: Aquaculture Research. 41, 8, t. 1211-1220

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    Natural carbon stable isotope ratios as indicators of the relative contribution of live and inert diets to growth in larval Senegalese sole (Solea senegalensis).

    Gamboa-Delgado, J., Canavate, J. P., Zerolo, R. & Le Vay, L., 1 Awst 2008, Yn: Aquaculture. 280, 1-4, t. 190-197

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    Natural stable isotopes as indicators of the relative contribution of soy protein and fish meal to tissue growth in Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) fed compound diets.

    Gamboa-Delgado, J. & Le Vay, L., 3 Meh 2009, Yn: Aquaculture. 291, 1-2, t. 115-123

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