Norman leads the physiology team at Cawthron, drawing on a background of work in the aquaculture industry combined with training as a classical biologist focusing on physiology. This is brought to bear in a range of projects where the physiology of aquaculture species is a key issue, such as: Quantifying stress and resilience in shellfish Mitigating the effects of ocean acidification and warming: building resilience in the aquaculture industry Identifying resource-efficient shellfish families for use in selective breeding Optimising hatchery processes Enhancing meat quality and yield through good harvest practice and transport technology  

Technical skills, experience and interests Introduction of physiological tools and scientific discipline to optimise the effectiveness of aquaculture research Integration of selective breeding with physiological performance parameters Climate change simulation and mitigation Baseline biological description of novel aquaculture species True sustainability in the primary industry, minimising or even eliminating net environmental impact while optimising productivity