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Research interest
Overall my research aims at testing behavioural responses (swimming activity, feeding behavior, personality traits, cognitive traits) to different biotic and abiotic factors. I used this approach in different contexts with my collaborators specialized in other research fields. In collaboration with evolutionary ecologists, I investigate how ecological and evolutionary factors shape fishes behaviour or how behavioural mechanisms can be potentially involved in shaping biodiversity between and within populations. In the context of aquaculture resources, my objective is to better understand fishes adaptation to farming conditions and associated welfare (e.g. feed trials, farming procedures etc.) using behaviour as a non-invasive tool.
Overall my research aims at testing behavioural responses (swimming activity, feeding behavior, personality traits, cognitive traits) to different biotic and abiotic factors. I used this approach in different contexts with my collaborators specialized in other research fields. In collaboration with evolutionary ecologists, I investigate how ecological and evolutionary factors shape fishes behaviour or how behavioural mechanisms can be potentially involved in shaping biodiversity between and within populations. In the context of aquaculture resources, my objective is to better understand fishes adaptation to farming conditions and associated welfare (e.g. feed trials, farming procedures etc.) using behaviour as a non-invasive tool.
Research Projects
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2019-2022: Rannís grant. PI of the project aiming at assessing the evolution of cognition of sympatric morphs of Arctic charr (Salvelinus alpinus). 2018-2019: AVS grant. Co-applicant of the project aiming at assessing the benefits of a new prebiotic-enhanced soy meal and its impact on growth performance, gut health and welfare of Arctic charr (Salvelinus alpinus). |
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Current students
PhD
Beukeboom, R. 2019-. Movement patterns and habitat use in fishes in relation with personality traits. HUC, Iceland. I am the main supervisor of the research project.
Dellinger, M. 2019-. Evolution of Arctic charr (Salvelinus alpinus) sympatric morphs cognition. HUC, Iceland. I am the main supervisor of the research project.
MSc
Morris-Bennett, L.A. 2020-. Sustainable Culture of Microalgae for Mangrove Oyster Crassostrea Rhizaphorae under Hatchery conditions in Jamaica. HUC, Iceland. I am the main supervisor of the research project.
Queru, Julia, 2022. Arctic charr behaviour : personality and ecologically meaningful attractors. University of Bordeaux, France. I am the main supervisor of the research project.
Van Hussel, Margaux, 2022. Spatial cognition in the Arctic charr. University of Liège, Belgium. I am the main supervisor of the research project.
Engineering schools (equivalent to MSc level)
Leclech Renée, 2022. Comparison of the personality of Arctic charr’s morphs - Focus on the Silver and Brown morphs from Vatnshliðarvatn. Agrocampus ouest, Rennes, France.
Lobligeois, Sabine, 2022. Spatial cognition in the Arctic charr. Agrocampus ouest, Rennes, France.
Former students
PhD
Leeper, A. 2018-2021. A multi-disciplinary approach using growth performance, gut microbiome, and behaviour to characterise and optimise the impact of dietary protein supply for Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) aquaculture., Norwegian University of Life Sciences: NMBU, Matís, Hólar University College. I am supervising 50% of the research project
MSc
Ladurée, Gabrielle, 2021. Evolution of spatial cognition and personality in the Arctic Charr, 25 pp. MSc Neurosciences-Behavioral sciences, year 2, internship at HU, University of Caen, France. I was the main supervisor of the research project.
Lafouasse, Leslie, 2021. Impact of enriched environment on brain morphology and link with boldness in the juvenile Arctic charr (Salvelinus alpinus) large benthic morph of Thingvallavatn in Iceland, 25 pp, MSc in Neurosciences – Molecular, Cellular and Integrated Neurosciences, year 2, University of Caen, France. I was the main supervisor of the research project.
Vandroux, Marie, 2021. Study of Arctic Charr brain gene expression linked with spatial cognition. MSc in Genetics, University of Strasbourg, France. I was the main supervisor of the research project.
Choblet, Maxime, 2020. Spatial cognition in the arctic charr large benthic morph of Thingvalavatn. MSC year 2 internship at HU, University of Rennes 1, France. I was the main supervisor of the research project.
Suret, Léo, 2020. How early-life rearing environment impacts welfare in Arctic charr (Salvelinus alpinus) ? A morphological, behavioural and cognitive approach. MSC year 2 internship at HU, University of Rennes 1, France. I was the main supervisor of the research project.
Ladurée, Gabrielle, 2020 The Icelandic Arctic charr (Salvelinus alpinus) as a model to inspect the impact of ecological factors on the spatial cognition, 20 pp. MSc Neurosciences-Behavioral sciences, year 1, internship at HU, University of Caen, France. I was the main supervisor of the research project
Philip, J. 2019-2021. Arctic charr (Salvelinus alpinus) personality traits in the context of aquqaculture. HUC, Iceland. I was the main supervisor of the research project.
Sauphar, C. 2019. Sustainable aquaculture, assessing the impact of novel feed ingredients on the growth performance and behaviour of juvenile salmonids. European MSc in Marine Environment and Resources (MER MSc), University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU). (Matís/HUC internship , Iceland). I was the main supervisor of the research project.
Leeper, A. 2017. Sustainable novel feeds in Atlantic Salmon aquaculture at early stage of development: an investigation of nutrition, gut microbiome and behaviour. MSc Erasmus Mundus Scholarship student on the Marine Environment and Resources Program, University of Southampton (Matís/HUC internship, Iceland). I was the main supervisor of the research project.
Bowie, M., 2015. Effect of the aquarists on shark’s feeding behaviour. MSc year 2 in Ethology, University of Paris 13, France. I was the main supervisor of the research project.
Bowie, M., 2014. The effect of an artificial incubation environment on hatchling size and behavior in the cuttlefish, Sepia officinalis. MSc year 1 in Ethology, University of Paris 13, France. I was the main supervisor of the research project.
Theysset, R., 2014. Link between personality traits and familiarity in sea bass, MSc contract. I was the main supervisor of the research project.
Féry, S., 2014. Behavioural syndrome in sea bass based on self-feeding demand, social interaction, openfield exploration and response to hypoxy. MSc contract. I was the main supervisor of the research project.
Colchen, T., 2013. Relation between self-feeding behaviour and personality traits in sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax). MSc year 1 in Ethology, University of Paris 13. (Intechmer/Ifremer La Rochelle collaboration). I was the main supervisor of the research project.
Theysset, R., 2012. Personality traits identification based upon hypoxia test and mecano acoustic stimulation in sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax). MSc year 1 in Ethology, University of Paris 13 (Intechmer/Ifremer La Rochelle collaboration). I was the main supervisor of the research project.
Leblanc, C., 2006. Foraging behaviour in Arctic charr juveniles (Salvelinus alpinus, L.): impact of body size, social environment and temperature. MSc year 2, Sciences & Technology, option in animal sciences, INA Paris-Grignon ENV Alfort INRA Jouy-en-Josas, France (HUC internship). I was the main supervisor of the research project.
Leblanc, C., 2005. Development of behavioural differences, i.e. foraging strategies, mobility and location in the water column, among Arctic charr juveniles. MSc year 1 in biology option Ecology, Ecole Normale Supérieure/ Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Jussieu, France (HUC internship). I was the main supervisor of the research project.
Engineering schools (equivalent to MSc level)
Hammani, Annass, 2021. Impact of enriched environment on brain morphology and link with boldness in the juvenile Arctic charr (Salvelinus alpinus) anadromous population in Iceland. AgroParitech, Paris, France. I was the main supervisor of the research project
Del Ben, Pauline, 2021. Preference tests in the arctic charr large benthic and anadromous populations. ECOLE NATIONALE SUPERIEURE DES SCIENCES AGRONOMIQUES, AGROALIMENTAIRES, HORTICULTURES ET DU PAYSAGE, Rennes, France. I was the main supervisor of the research project.
Caperaa, Maud, 2021. Preference tests in the arctic charr large benthic morph of Thingvalavtan. ECOLE NATIONALE SUPERIEURE DES SCIENCES AGRONOMIQUES, AGROALIMENTAIRES, HORTICULTURES ET DU PAYSAGE, Rennes, France. I was the main supervisor of the research project.
Pratt Audrey, 2021. Effect of physical enrichment on brain morphology in juvenile arctic charr. AgroParitech, Paris, France. I was the main supervisor of the research project
Caïdi, D., Liegre, A., Grondin, A., 2008. Heat losses modelling in a recirculating system dedicated to sea bass larvae farming. Engineer school, final year, Cherbourg, France. I was the main supervisor of the research project.
Le Gall, M., Varin, C., 2008. Lighting optimization for sea bass farming. Engineer school, final year, Cherbourg, France (Internship supervision). I was the main supervisor of the research project.
Lespinasse, N., 2008. Automatic control of water level in aquaculture tanks. Engineer school, final year, Cherbourg, France. I was the main supervisor of the research project.
BSc level
Maguinness, Ruth, 2021. Behavioural syndrome in juvenile arctic charr in relation with rearing environment. HAS university of applied sciences year 2, Netherlands (HUC internship). I was the main supervisor of the research project.
Bon, Marloes, 2020 Developing a group test to assess boldness in Arctic Char (Salvelinus alpinus). HAS university of applied sciences year 2, Netherlands (HUC internship). I was the main supervisor of the research project.
Sprockel, Evert. 2020. Personality plasticity in relation to feeding modalities in sympatric morphs of Arctic charr (Salvelinus alpinus). HAS university of applied sciences year 2, Netherlands (HUC internship). I was the main supervisor of the research project.
Bennett, Leanne, 2020. Developing a protocol for the sustainable culture of microalgae for Mangrove oyster Crassostrea Rhizophorae under hatchery conditions in the Jamaican environment. The United Nations University, Fisheries Training Programme (HUC internship). I was the main supervisor of the research project.
Berlizot, Benoit. 2019. Sustainable aquaculture, assessing the impact of novel feed ingredients on the growth performance and behaviour of juvenile salmonids. Intechmer, Cherbourg, France. (HUC internship). I am the main supervisor of the research project.
Desclos, Alia, 2018. Behavioural differences between small benthivorous, planktivorous morphs and hybrids of Arctic Charr (Salvelinus alpinus) from an Icelandic lake, Thigvallavatn. Intechmer, Cherbourg, France. (HUC internship). I was the main supervisor of the research project.
Merlin, Yves, 2018. Effect of live feed on growth and survival of Arctic charr juveniles. The United Nations University, Fisheries Training Programme (HUC internship). I was the main supervisor of the research project.
Sijstermans, Koen, 2017. Setting up intermittent flow respirometry systems and conducting standard metabolic rate tests. HAS university of applied sciences year 3, Netherlands (HUC internship). I was one of two supervisors of the research project.
Forgako, E., 2017. Techniques of controlling tilapia mixed sex tilapia and the practicability of hormonal sex reversal in Cameroon. The United Nations University, Fisheries Training Programme (HUC internship). I was one of two supervisors of the research project.
Ramos, M., 2015. Self-feeding behaviour and personality traits in tilapia: A comparative study between Oreochromis niloticus and Sarotherodon melanotheron. BSc (with honours), University of La Rochelle, France (Internship at Ifremer La Rochelle). I was the main supervisor of the research project.
Bazile, N., 2012. Thermal study of a recirculating system in aquaculture. Higher Standard Technician, monitoring, instrumentation, automation, CIRA, Cherbourg, France (Internship). I was the main supervisor of the research project.
Besson, M., 2009. Effect of egg size on juvenile arctic charr Salvelinus alpinus behaviour. Higher Standard Technician in marine Sciences, Cnam-INTECHMER, Cherbourg, France (HUC internship). I was one of two supervisors of the research project
Blanc, N., 2009. Early life behavioural differences in wild caught and domesticated sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax). BSc in animal production, option : Continental aquaculture & Aquariology, Nancy, France (Internship). I was the main supervisor of the research project.
Brisset, B., 2009. Effect of size grading on sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) juvenile self-feeding behaviour, social structure and culture performance. Higher Standard Technician in marine Sciences, Cnam-INTECHMER, Cherbourg, France (Internship). I was the main supervisor of the research project.
Le Deuff, S., 2007. Maternal effect on juvenile arctic charr (Salvelinus alpinus) growth performances and behaviour. Higher Standard Technician in marine Sciences, Cnam-INTECHMER, Cherbourg, France (HUC internship). I was one of two supervisors of the research project
Manca, M., 2010. Impact of a plant-based diet on behavioural and physiological traits in sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax). Higher Standard Technician in marine Sciences, Cnam-INTECHMER, Cherbourg, France (Internship). I was the main supervisor of the research project
PhD
Beukeboom, R. 2019-. Movement patterns and habitat use in fishes in relation with personality traits. HUC, Iceland. I am the main supervisor of the research project.
Dellinger, M. 2019-. Evolution of Arctic charr (Salvelinus alpinus) sympatric morphs cognition. HUC, Iceland. I am the main supervisor of the research project.
MSc
Morris-Bennett, L.A. 2020-. Sustainable Culture of Microalgae for Mangrove Oyster Crassostrea Rhizaphorae under Hatchery conditions in Jamaica. HUC, Iceland. I am the main supervisor of the research project.
Queru, Julia, 2022. Arctic charr behaviour : personality and ecologically meaningful attractors. University of Bordeaux, France. I am the main supervisor of the research project.
Van Hussel, Margaux, 2022. Spatial cognition in the Arctic charr. University of Liège, Belgium. I am the main supervisor of the research project.
Engineering schools (equivalent to MSc level)
Leclech Renée, 2022. Comparison of the personality of Arctic charr’s morphs - Focus on the Silver and Brown morphs from Vatnshliðarvatn. Agrocampus ouest, Rennes, France.
Lobligeois, Sabine, 2022. Spatial cognition in the Arctic charr. Agrocampus ouest, Rennes, France.
Former students
PhD
Leeper, A. 2018-2021. A multi-disciplinary approach using growth performance, gut microbiome, and behaviour to characterise and optimise the impact of dietary protein supply for Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) aquaculture., Norwegian University of Life Sciences: NMBU, Matís, Hólar University College. I am supervising 50% of the research project
MSc
Ladurée, Gabrielle, 2021. Evolution of spatial cognition and personality in the Arctic Charr, 25 pp. MSc Neurosciences-Behavioral sciences, year 2, internship at HU, University of Caen, France. I was the main supervisor of the research project.
Lafouasse, Leslie, 2021. Impact of enriched environment on brain morphology and link with boldness in the juvenile Arctic charr (Salvelinus alpinus) large benthic morph of Thingvallavatn in Iceland, 25 pp, MSc in Neurosciences – Molecular, Cellular and Integrated Neurosciences, year 2, University of Caen, France. I was the main supervisor of the research project.
Vandroux, Marie, 2021. Study of Arctic Charr brain gene expression linked with spatial cognition. MSc in Genetics, University of Strasbourg, France. I was the main supervisor of the research project.
Choblet, Maxime, 2020. Spatial cognition in the arctic charr large benthic morph of Thingvalavatn. MSC year 2 internship at HU, University of Rennes 1, France. I was the main supervisor of the research project.
Suret, Léo, 2020. How early-life rearing environment impacts welfare in Arctic charr (Salvelinus alpinus) ? A morphological, behavioural and cognitive approach. MSC year 2 internship at HU, University of Rennes 1, France. I was the main supervisor of the research project.
Ladurée, Gabrielle, 2020 The Icelandic Arctic charr (Salvelinus alpinus) as a model to inspect the impact of ecological factors on the spatial cognition, 20 pp. MSc Neurosciences-Behavioral sciences, year 1, internship at HU, University of Caen, France. I was the main supervisor of the research project
Philip, J. 2019-2021. Arctic charr (Salvelinus alpinus) personality traits in the context of aquqaculture. HUC, Iceland. I was the main supervisor of the research project.
Sauphar, C. 2019. Sustainable aquaculture, assessing the impact of novel feed ingredients on the growth performance and behaviour of juvenile salmonids. European MSc in Marine Environment and Resources (MER MSc), University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU). (Matís/HUC internship , Iceland). I was the main supervisor of the research project.
Leeper, A. 2017. Sustainable novel feeds in Atlantic Salmon aquaculture at early stage of development: an investigation of nutrition, gut microbiome and behaviour. MSc Erasmus Mundus Scholarship student on the Marine Environment and Resources Program, University of Southampton (Matís/HUC internship, Iceland). I was the main supervisor of the research project.
Bowie, M., 2015. Effect of the aquarists on shark’s feeding behaviour. MSc year 2 in Ethology, University of Paris 13, France. I was the main supervisor of the research project.
Bowie, M., 2014. The effect of an artificial incubation environment on hatchling size and behavior in the cuttlefish, Sepia officinalis. MSc year 1 in Ethology, University of Paris 13, France. I was the main supervisor of the research project.
Theysset, R., 2014. Link between personality traits and familiarity in sea bass, MSc contract. I was the main supervisor of the research project.
Féry, S., 2014. Behavioural syndrome in sea bass based on self-feeding demand, social interaction, openfield exploration and response to hypoxy. MSc contract. I was the main supervisor of the research project.
Colchen, T., 2013. Relation between self-feeding behaviour and personality traits in sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax). MSc year 1 in Ethology, University of Paris 13. (Intechmer/Ifremer La Rochelle collaboration). I was the main supervisor of the research project.
Theysset, R., 2012. Personality traits identification based upon hypoxia test and mecano acoustic stimulation in sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax). MSc year 1 in Ethology, University of Paris 13 (Intechmer/Ifremer La Rochelle collaboration). I was the main supervisor of the research project.
Leblanc, C., 2006. Foraging behaviour in Arctic charr juveniles (Salvelinus alpinus, L.): impact of body size, social environment and temperature. MSc year 2, Sciences & Technology, option in animal sciences, INA Paris-Grignon ENV Alfort INRA Jouy-en-Josas, France (HUC internship). I was the main supervisor of the research project.
Leblanc, C., 2005. Development of behavioural differences, i.e. foraging strategies, mobility and location in the water column, among Arctic charr juveniles. MSc year 1 in biology option Ecology, Ecole Normale Supérieure/ Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Jussieu, France (HUC internship). I was the main supervisor of the research project.
Engineering schools (equivalent to MSc level)
Hammani, Annass, 2021. Impact of enriched environment on brain morphology and link with boldness in the juvenile Arctic charr (Salvelinus alpinus) anadromous population in Iceland. AgroParitech, Paris, France. I was the main supervisor of the research project
Del Ben, Pauline, 2021. Preference tests in the arctic charr large benthic and anadromous populations. ECOLE NATIONALE SUPERIEURE DES SCIENCES AGRONOMIQUES, AGROALIMENTAIRES, HORTICULTURES ET DU PAYSAGE, Rennes, France. I was the main supervisor of the research project.
Caperaa, Maud, 2021. Preference tests in the arctic charr large benthic morph of Thingvalavtan. ECOLE NATIONALE SUPERIEURE DES SCIENCES AGRONOMIQUES, AGROALIMENTAIRES, HORTICULTURES ET DU PAYSAGE, Rennes, France. I was the main supervisor of the research project.
Pratt Audrey, 2021. Effect of physical enrichment on brain morphology in juvenile arctic charr. AgroParitech, Paris, France. I was the main supervisor of the research project
Caïdi, D., Liegre, A., Grondin, A., 2008. Heat losses modelling in a recirculating system dedicated to sea bass larvae farming. Engineer school, final year, Cherbourg, France. I was the main supervisor of the research project.
Le Gall, M., Varin, C., 2008. Lighting optimization for sea bass farming. Engineer school, final year, Cherbourg, France (Internship supervision). I was the main supervisor of the research project.
Lespinasse, N., 2008. Automatic control of water level in aquaculture tanks. Engineer school, final year, Cherbourg, France. I was the main supervisor of the research project.
BSc level
Maguinness, Ruth, 2021. Behavioural syndrome in juvenile arctic charr in relation with rearing environment. HAS university of applied sciences year 2, Netherlands (HUC internship). I was the main supervisor of the research project.
Bon, Marloes, 2020 Developing a group test to assess boldness in Arctic Char (Salvelinus alpinus). HAS university of applied sciences year 2, Netherlands (HUC internship). I was the main supervisor of the research project.
Sprockel, Evert. 2020. Personality plasticity in relation to feeding modalities in sympatric morphs of Arctic charr (Salvelinus alpinus). HAS university of applied sciences year 2, Netherlands (HUC internship). I was the main supervisor of the research project.
Bennett, Leanne, 2020. Developing a protocol for the sustainable culture of microalgae for Mangrove oyster Crassostrea Rhizophorae under hatchery conditions in the Jamaican environment. The United Nations University, Fisheries Training Programme (HUC internship). I was the main supervisor of the research project.
Berlizot, Benoit. 2019. Sustainable aquaculture, assessing the impact of novel feed ingredients on the growth performance and behaviour of juvenile salmonids. Intechmer, Cherbourg, France. (HUC internship). I am the main supervisor of the research project.
Desclos, Alia, 2018. Behavioural differences between small benthivorous, planktivorous morphs and hybrids of Arctic Charr (Salvelinus alpinus) from an Icelandic lake, Thigvallavatn. Intechmer, Cherbourg, France. (HUC internship). I was the main supervisor of the research project.
Merlin, Yves, 2018. Effect of live feed on growth and survival of Arctic charr juveniles. The United Nations University, Fisheries Training Programme (HUC internship). I was the main supervisor of the research project.
Sijstermans, Koen, 2017. Setting up intermittent flow respirometry systems and conducting standard metabolic rate tests. HAS university of applied sciences year 3, Netherlands (HUC internship). I was one of two supervisors of the research project.
Forgako, E., 2017. Techniques of controlling tilapia mixed sex tilapia and the practicability of hormonal sex reversal in Cameroon. The United Nations University, Fisheries Training Programme (HUC internship). I was one of two supervisors of the research project.
Ramos, M., 2015. Self-feeding behaviour and personality traits in tilapia: A comparative study between Oreochromis niloticus and Sarotherodon melanotheron. BSc (with honours), University of La Rochelle, France (Internship at Ifremer La Rochelle). I was the main supervisor of the research project.
Bazile, N., 2012. Thermal study of a recirculating system in aquaculture. Higher Standard Technician, monitoring, instrumentation, automation, CIRA, Cherbourg, France (Internship). I was the main supervisor of the research project.
Besson, M., 2009. Effect of egg size on juvenile arctic charr Salvelinus alpinus behaviour. Higher Standard Technician in marine Sciences, Cnam-INTECHMER, Cherbourg, France (HUC internship). I was one of two supervisors of the research project
Blanc, N., 2009. Early life behavioural differences in wild caught and domesticated sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax). BSc in animal production, option : Continental aquaculture & Aquariology, Nancy, France (Internship). I was the main supervisor of the research project.
Brisset, B., 2009. Effect of size grading on sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) juvenile self-feeding behaviour, social structure and culture performance. Higher Standard Technician in marine Sciences, Cnam-INTECHMER, Cherbourg, France (Internship). I was the main supervisor of the research project.
Le Deuff, S., 2007. Maternal effect on juvenile arctic charr (Salvelinus alpinus) growth performances and behaviour. Higher Standard Technician in marine Sciences, Cnam-INTECHMER, Cherbourg, France (HUC internship). I was one of two supervisors of the research project
Manca, M., 2010. Impact of a plant-based diet on behavioural and physiological traits in sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax). Higher Standard Technician in marine Sciences, Cnam-INTECHMER, Cherbourg, France (Internship). I was the main supervisor of the research project
Publications
Leeper, A., Benhaïm,D., Smárason, B.Ö., Knobloch, S., Ómarsson, K.L., Bonnafoux, T., Pipan, M., Koppe, W., Björnsdottir, R., and Øverland, M. (in press). Feeding Black Soldier Fly Larvae (Hermetia illucens) reared on organic rest streams alters gut characteristics of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar). Journal of Insects as Food and Feed.
Leeper, A., Ekmay, R., Knobloch, S., Skírnisdóttir, S., Varunjikar, M., Dubois, M., Smárason, B.Ö., Árnason, J., Koppe, W., Benhaïm,D. 2022. Torula yeast in the diet of Atlantic salmon Salmo salar and the impact on growth performance and gut microbiome. Scientific Reports, (0123456789), 1–16. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-04413-2
Horta-Lacueva, Q.J.B., Benhaïm, D., Morrissey, M.B., Snorrason, S.S., Kapralova, K.H., 2021. Animal personality adds complexity to the processes of adaptive divergence and speciation. Animal Behaviour, 175, 57–73. https://doi.org/10.1101/2020.03.02.971614.
Knobloch, S., Philip, J., Ferrari, S., Benhaïm, D., Bertrand, M. and Poirier, I. (2021). The effect of ultrasonic antifouling control on the growth and microbiota of farmed European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax). Marine Pollution Bulletin, 164. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2021.112072
Horta-Lacueva, Q. J. B., Benhaïm, D., Morrissey, M. B., Snorrason, S. S. and Kapralova, K. H. (in press). Animal personality adds complexity to the processes of adaptive divergence and speciation. BioRxiv. https://doi.org/10.1101/2020.03.02.97161
Kreilling, A.-K., O´Gorman, E. J., Pálsson, S., Benhaïm, D., Leblanc, C. A. L., Ólafsson, J. and Kristjánsson, B. K. (2020). Seasonal variation in the invertebrate community and diet of a top fish predator in a thermally stable spring. Hydrobiologia, 5. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10750-020-04409-5
Benhaïm, D., Leblanc, C.A.L., Horri, K., Mannion, K., Galloway, M., Leeper, A., Knobloch, S., Sigurgeirsson, Ó., Thorarensen, H., (2020). The effect of triploidy on the performance, gut microbiome and behaviour of juvenile Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) raised at low temperature. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 229. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applanim.2020.105031
Poirier, I., Benhaïm, D., Poizot, E., Gallon, R. K., Cauvin, E., Lemarchand, A., Bertrand, M., Lelièvre, C., Murat, A., Benoit, F. and Méar, Y. (2020). Marine aggregates in North Atlantic coast: Microbial characteristics and potential interactions with farmed Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar). Marine Environmental Research, 157. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marenvres.2019.104864
Leblanc, C. A., Horri, K., Skúlason, S. and Benhaim, D. (2019) Subtle temperature increase can interact with individual size and social context in shaping phenotypic traits of a coldwater fish. PLoS ONE, 14(3). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal. pone.0213061
Benhaïm, D., Akian, D. D., Ramos, M., Ferrari, S., Yao, K. and Bégout, M.-L. (2017). Self-feeding behaviour and personality traits in tilapia: A comparative study between Oreochromis niloticus and Sarotherodon melanotheron. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 187, 85-92. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applanim.2016.12.004
Benhaïm, D., Ferrari S., Colchen, T., Chatain, B. and Bégout, M.-L. (2017). Relationship between individual and group learning in a marine teleost: A case study with sea bass under self-feeding conditions. Learning & Behavior, 45, 276-286. https://doi.org/10.3758/s13420-017-0266-1
Ferrari, S., Horri, K., Allal, F., Vergnet, A., Benhaïm, D., Vandeputte, M., Chatain, B. and Bégout, M.-L. (2016). Heritability of Boldness and Hypoxia Avoidance in European Sea bass, Dicentrarchus labrax. PLoS ONE, 11(12), https://doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0168506
O’Brien, C. E., Bowie, M., Billard, P., Darmaillacq, S. A, Jozet-Alves, C., Benhaïm, D., Basuyaux, O. and Dickel, L. (2016). The effect of an artificial incubation environment on hatchling size and behavior in the cuttlefish, Sepia officinalis. Life and Environnement, 66(1), 1-9.
Benhaïm, D., Ferrari, S., Chatain, B. and Bégout, M-L. (2016). The shy prefer familiar congeners. Behavioural Processes, 126, 113-120. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.beproc.2016.03.008
Ferrari, S., Benhaïm, D., Colchen, T., Chatain, B. and Bégout, M.-L. (2014). First links between self-feeding behaviour and personality traits in European seabass, Dicentrarchus labrax. Applied Animal Behaviour Sciences, 161, 131-141. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applanim.2014.09.019
Benhaïm, D., Bégout, M.L., Chatain, B. (2013). First Insight into Exploration and Cognition in Wild Caught and Domesticated Sea Bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) in a Maze. Plos one, 8(6),https://doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0065872
Benhaïm, D., Guyomard, R., Chatain, B., Quillet, E. and Bégout, M.-L. (2013). Genetic differences for behaviour in juveniles from two strains of brown trout suggest an effect of domestication history. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 147(1-2), 235-242. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applanim.2013.04.022
Benhaïm, D., Bégout, M.-L., Péan, S., Manca, M., Prunet, P. and Chatain, B. (2013). Impact of a plant-based diet on behavioural and physiological traits in sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax). Aquatic Living Resources, 26, 121-131. https://doi.org//10.1051/alr/2013049
Benhaïm, D., Bégout, M.-L. and Chatain, B. (2013). Unfamiliar congener used as a visual attractor in wild caught and domesticated sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) placed in a T-maze. Journal of Aquaculture Research and Development, 4(2). http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2155-9546.1000169
Benhaïm, D., Péan, S., Lucas, G., Blanc, N., Chatain, B., Bégout, M.-L. (2012). Early life behavioural differences in wild caught and domesticated sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax). Applied Animal Behaviour Sciences141(1-2), 79-90. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applanim.2012.07.002
Benhaïm, D., Bégout, M.-L., Péan, S., Brisset, B., Leguay, D., Chatain, B. (2012). Effect of fasting on self-feeding activity in juvenile sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) in self-feeding conditions. Applied Animal Behaviour Sciences,136(1), 63-73. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applanim.2011.11.010
Benhaïm, D., Péan, S., Brisset, B., Leguay, D., Bégout, M.-L., Chatain, B. (2011). Effect of size grading on Sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) juvenile self-feeding behaviour, social structure and culture performances. Aquatic Living Resource, 24(4), 391-402. https://doi.org/10.1051/alr/2011140
Leblanc, C. A. L., Benhaïm, D., Hansen, B. R., Kristjánsson, B. K., Skúlason, S. (2011). The Importance of Egg Size and Social Effects for Behaviour of Arctic Charr Juveniles. Ethology ,117(8), 664-674. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1439-0310.2011.01920.x
Benhaïm, D., Leblanc, C. A. L, Lucas, G.(2009). Impact of a new artificial shelter on Arctic charr (Salvelinus alpinus, L.) behaviour and culture performance during the endogenous feeding period. Aquaculture295(1-2), 38-43.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2009.06.024
Daufresne, T., Lacroix, G., Benhaïm, D., Loreau, M. (2008). Coexistence of algae and bacteria: a test of the carbon hypothesis. Aquatic Microbial Ecology, 53, 323-332. https://doi.org/10.3354/ame01254doi.org/10.3354/ame01254
Benhaïm, D., Skúlason, S. and Hansen, B. R. (2003). Behavioural variation in juvenile Arctic charr in relation to body size. Journal of Fish Biology 62(6), 1326-1338. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1095-8649.2003.00114.x
Book chapters
Millot, S., Bégout, M.-L., Benhaïm, D. (2014). Foraging behaviour. In : The Biology of Sea bass (F.J. Sánchez-Vázquez & J.A. Muñoz-Cueto Eds), Science Publishers, Ltd, British Channel Islands, Enfield, New Hampshire, USA, 207-230 pp.
Leeper, A., Benhaïm,D., Smárason, B.Ö., Knobloch, S., Ómarsson, K.L., Bonnafoux, T., Pipan, M., Koppe, W., Björnsdottir, R., and Øverland, M. (in press). Feeding Black Soldier Fly Larvae (Hermetia illucens) reared on organic rest streams alters gut characteristics of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar). Journal of Insects as Food and Feed.
Leeper, A., Ekmay, R., Knobloch, S., Skírnisdóttir, S., Varunjikar, M., Dubois, M., Smárason, B.Ö., Árnason, J., Koppe, W., Benhaïm,D. 2022. Torula yeast in the diet of Atlantic salmon Salmo salar and the impact on growth performance and gut microbiome. Scientific Reports, (0123456789), 1–16. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-04413-2
Horta-Lacueva, Q.J.B., Benhaïm, D., Morrissey, M.B., Snorrason, S.S., Kapralova, K.H., 2021. Animal personality adds complexity to the processes of adaptive divergence and speciation. Animal Behaviour, 175, 57–73. https://doi.org/10.1101/2020.03.02.971614.
Knobloch, S., Philip, J., Ferrari, S., Benhaïm, D., Bertrand, M. and Poirier, I. (2021). The effect of ultrasonic antifouling control on the growth and microbiota of farmed European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax). Marine Pollution Bulletin, 164. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2021.112072
Horta-Lacueva, Q. J. B., Benhaïm, D., Morrissey, M. B., Snorrason, S. S. and Kapralova, K. H. (in press). Animal personality adds complexity to the processes of adaptive divergence and speciation. BioRxiv. https://doi.org/10.1101/2020.03.02.97161
Kreilling, A.-K., O´Gorman, E. J., Pálsson, S., Benhaïm, D., Leblanc, C. A. L., Ólafsson, J. and Kristjánsson, B. K. (2020). Seasonal variation in the invertebrate community and diet of a top fish predator in a thermally stable spring. Hydrobiologia, 5. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10750-020-04409-5
Benhaïm, D., Leblanc, C.A.L., Horri, K., Mannion, K., Galloway, M., Leeper, A., Knobloch, S., Sigurgeirsson, Ó., Thorarensen, H., (2020). The effect of triploidy on the performance, gut microbiome and behaviour of juvenile Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) raised at low temperature. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 229. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applanim.2020.105031
Poirier, I., Benhaïm, D., Poizot, E., Gallon, R. K., Cauvin, E., Lemarchand, A., Bertrand, M., Lelièvre, C., Murat, A., Benoit, F. and Méar, Y. (2020). Marine aggregates in North Atlantic coast: Microbial characteristics and potential interactions with farmed Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar). Marine Environmental Research, 157. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marenvres.2019.104864
Leblanc, C. A., Horri, K., Skúlason, S. and Benhaim, D. (2019) Subtle temperature increase can interact with individual size and social context in shaping phenotypic traits of a coldwater fish. PLoS ONE, 14(3). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal. pone.0213061
Benhaïm, D., Akian, D. D., Ramos, M., Ferrari, S., Yao, K. and Bégout, M.-L. (2017). Self-feeding behaviour and personality traits in tilapia: A comparative study between Oreochromis niloticus and Sarotherodon melanotheron. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 187, 85-92. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applanim.2016.12.004
Benhaïm, D., Ferrari S., Colchen, T., Chatain, B. and Bégout, M.-L. (2017). Relationship between individual and group learning in a marine teleost: A case study with sea bass under self-feeding conditions. Learning & Behavior, 45, 276-286. https://doi.org/10.3758/s13420-017-0266-1
Ferrari, S., Horri, K., Allal, F., Vergnet, A., Benhaïm, D., Vandeputte, M., Chatain, B. and Bégout, M.-L. (2016). Heritability of Boldness and Hypoxia Avoidance in European Sea bass, Dicentrarchus labrax. PLoS ONE, 11(12), https://doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0168506
O’Brien, C. E., Bowie, M., Billard, P., Darmaillacq, S. A, Jozet-Alves, C., Benhaïm, D., Basuyaux, O. and Dickel, L. (2016). The effect of an artificial incubation environment on hatchling size and behavior in the cuttlefish, Sepia officinalis. Life and Environnement, 66(1), 1-9.
Benhaïm, D., Ferrari, S., Chatain, B. and Bégout, M-L. (2016). The shy prefer familiar congeners. Behavioural Processes, 126, 113-120. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.beproc.2016.03.008
Ferrari, S., Benhaïm, D., Colchen, T., Chatain, B. and Bégout, M.-L. (2014). First links between self-feeding behaviour and personality traits in European seabass, Dicentrarchus labrax. Applied Animal Behaviour Sciences, 161, 131-141. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applanim.2014.09.019
Benhaïm, D., Bégout, M.L., Chatain, B. (2013). First Insight into Exploration and Cognition in Wild Caught and Domesticated Sea Bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) in a Maze. Plos one, 8(6),https://doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0065872
Benhaïm, D., Guyomard, R., Chatain, B., Quillet, E. and Bégout, M.-L. (2013). Genetic differences for behaviour in juveniles from two strains of brown trout suggest an effect of domestication history. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 147(1-2), 235-242. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applanim.2013.04.022
Benhaïm, D., Bégout, M.-L., Péan, S., Manca, M., Prunet, P. and Chatain, B. (2013). Impact of a plant-based diet on behavioural and physiological traits in sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax). Aquatic Living Resources, 26, 121-131. https://doi.org//10.1051/alr/2013049
Benhaïm, D., Bégout, M.-L. and Chatain, B. (2013). Unfamiliar congener used as a visual attractor in wild caught and domesticated sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) placed in a T-maze. Journal of Aquaculture Research and Development, 4(2). http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2155-9546.1000169
Benhaïm, D., Péan, S., Lucas, G., Blanc, N., Chatain, B., Bégout, M.-L. (2012). Early life behavioural differences in wild caught and domesticated sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax). Applied Animal Behaviour Sciences141(1-2), 79-90. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applanim.2012.07.002
Benhaïm, D., Bégout, M.-L., Péan, S., Brisset, B., Leguay, D., Chatain, B. (2012). Effect of fasting on self-feeding activity in juvenile sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) in self-feeding conditions. Applied Animal Behaviour Sciences,136(1), 63-73. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applanim.2011.11.010
Benhaïm, D., Péan, S., Brisset, B., Leguay, D., Bégout, M.-L., Chatain, B. (2011). Effect of size grading on Sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) juvenile self-feeding behaviour, social structure and culture performances. Aquatic Living Resource, 24(4), 391-402. https://doi.org/10.1051/alr/2011140
Leblanc, C. A. L., Benhaïm, D., Hansen, B. R., Kristjánsson, B. K., Skúlason, S. (2011). The Importance of Egg Size and Social Effects for Behaviour of Arctic Charr Juveniles. Ethology ,117(8), 664-674. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1439-0310.2011.01920.x
Benhaïm, D., Leblanc, C. A. L, Lucas, G.(2009). Impact of a new artificial shelter on Arctic charr (Salvelinus alpinus, L.) behaviour and culture performance during the endogenous feeding period. Aquaculture295(1-2), 38-43.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2009.06.024
Daufresne, T., Lacroix, G., Benhaïm, D., Loreau, M. (2008). Coexistence of algae and bacteria: a test of the carbon hypothesis. Aquatic Microbial Ecology, 53, 323-332. https://doi.org/10.3354/ame01254doi.org/10.3354/ame01254
Benhaïm, D., Skúlason, S. and Hansen, B. R. (2003). Behavioural variation in juvenile Arctic charr in relation to body size. Journal of Fish Biology 62(6), 1326-1338. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1095-8649.2003.00114.x
Book chapters
Millot, S., Bégout, M.-L., Benhaïm, D. (2014). Foraging behaviour. In : The Biology of Sea bass (F.J. Sánchez-Vázquez & J.A. Muñoz-Cueto Eds), Science Publishers, Ltd, British Channel Islands, Enfield, New Hampshire, USA, 207-230 pp.
Teaching
Since 2001, I have been teaching several courses from BSc to MSc levels in ethology, physiology, nutrition, anatomy, aquaculture. Teaching has been given in different universities.
Current teaching
Diploma in aquaculture
United Nations University, Fisheries Training Programme (UNU-FTP)
Head of the program at Hólar University
Courses given:
Since 2001, I have been teaching several courses from BSc to MSc levels in ethology, physiology, nutrition, anatomy, aquaculture. Teaching has been given in different universities.
Current teaching
Diploma in aquaculture
- Harvest and processing.
- Fish health and hygiene.
- Fish physiology and water quality in aquaculture.
United Nations University, Fisheries Training Programme (UNU-FTP)
Head of the program at Hólar University
Courses given:
- Introduction to world aquaculture.
- Hatchery.
- On growing.
- Starting up a new farm.
