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I am a marine ecologist working on the development of sustainable production systems for marine animals and plants. My interest in the development of the blue economy focuses both on Europe and on small island developing states.
I co-ordinate the €5.7M EU FP7 project IDREEM, lead the SAMS Centre for Aquaculture, and am an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of the Seyshelles.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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FABRICS: Facilitating Algal Biotechnology with Rhodophyta for Intensive Culture Systems
Kumari, P. (PI), Hughes, A. (CoPI), Green, D. (CoPI) & De Boever, F. (Researcher)
15/08/24 → 14/08/26
Project: Research
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Seafood & Democracy: Understanding the influence of autocratic regimes on resourcebased firms.
Graziano, M. (PI), Fox, C. (CoI), Heymans, S. J. (PL), Hughes, A. (PL), Crumlish, M. (PL), Pita, C. (PL), Ghanawi, J. (PL), Ghanawi, J. (PL) & Cannella, L. (PL)
24/08/15 → 30/10/15
Project: Research
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Leaving the niche: Recommendations for mainstreaming Low Trophic Aquaculture in countries around the Atlantic basin
Tett, P., Charalambides, G., Franco, S. C., Hughes, A. D., Mikkelsen, E., Nielsen, K. N., Routledge, E. A. B., Nielsen, P. & James, P., 1 Jan 2025, In: Marine Policy. 171, 10 p., 106475.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Reproductive gene expression in female broodstock European flat oyster, Ostrea edulis, under ambient and constant temperature and photoperiod regimes
Cowan, M. E., Jimenez-Fernandez, E., Malla, A. & Hughes, A. D., 1 Dec 2025, In: Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology - Part A: Molecular & Integrative Physiology. 310, 14 p., 111934.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Seaweed Aquaculture for Carbon Farming: An Assessment Under the EU's QU.A.L.ITY (Quantification, Additionality, Long-Term Storage, Sustainability) Framework
Hughes, A. D., Fendenko, J., O'Dell, A. & Swanlund, H., 16 Jan 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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The use of macroalgae in feeds for finfish aquaculture
Hughes, A. D., Twigg, G. C., Msuya, F. E., Padmakumar, K. P. & Tocher, D. R., 17 Jun 2025, In: Frontiers in Aquaculture. 4, 43 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A review of the current potential of European brown seaweed for the production of biofuels
Twigg, G., Fedenko, J., Hurst, G., Stanley, M. S. & Hughes, A. D., 27 Apr 2024, In: Energy, Sustainability and Society. 14, 1, 25 p., 21.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Response to the Scottish Government’s consultation on extending marine planning zones to 12 nm from the coastal baseline.
Whyte, C., Tett, P., Hughes, A., Aleynik, D., Billing, S.-L., Fox, C., Owens, N., Wilding, T. A. & Benjamins, S., 10 Dec 2024, 32 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other report
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Sustainable seaweed aquaculture and climate change in the North Atlantic: challenges and opportunities
Veenhof, R., Burrows, M., Hughes, A., Michalek, K., Ross, M., Thomson, A. I., Fedenko, J. & Stanley, M., 22 Oct 2024, In: Frontiers in Marine Science. 11-2024, 1483330.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Activities
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AQUACULTURE ENVIRONMENT INTERACTIONS (Journal)
Hughes, A. (Editor)
1 Apr 2013Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial activity
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Hestons Fishy Feast
Hughes, A. (Participant)
2011 → …Activity: KE and Outreach activities › Types of Public engagement and outreach - Media article or participation
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UHI Prizewinners Tour & Visit
Hughes, A. (Participant)
2009 → …Activity: KE and Outreach activities › Types of Public engagement and outreach - Festival/Exhibition
Press/Media
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PROFESSOR ADAM HUGHES’ LECTURE EXPLORES NEURODIVERSITY AND RESILIENCE
Hughes, A., Owens, N. & Williams, B.
9/10/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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SAMS scientist awarded UHI professorship
18/09/25 → 22/09/25
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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SAMS’ Dr Adam Hughes awarded professorship by UHI
19/09/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Marine scientist named as new professor for the blue economy
18/09/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Can seaweeds be part of the diet for salmonids?
20/08/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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New Amino Acids Study Findings Have Been Reported from Scottish Association for Marine Science (The use of macroalgae in feeds for finfish aquaculture)
26/06/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
Thesis
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The Trophic Ecology of Psammechinus miliaris in Scottish Sea Lochs
Hughes, A. (Author), Kelly, M. (Supervisor) & Barnes, D. (Supervisor), 31 May 2006Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy (awarded by OU/Aberdeen)
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