Project Manager
Institute of Aquaculture Pathfoot Building, University of Stirling, Stirling, FK9 4LA
Currently: Part-time PhD student researching business models for sustainable freshwater aquaculture development in Europe. Part-time Researcher on EU/UKRI funded SmartAqua4FuturE (SAFE) project on sustainable freshwater aquaculture systems for Europe. Part-time Project Support to the Open Philanthropy funded Asian Fish Welfare Network Project
Previously : Part-time Project Manager for Open Philanthropy funded "Improving Farmed Fish Welfare in Asia" Project (2022-2025) Part-time project support to AQUAEXCEL 3.0 MSc Aquaculture Programmes Director (2016-2020) Senior Consultant and Manager of Stirling Aquaculture (1998-2018) which was the consultancy arm of the Institute of Aquaculture. In this role I oversaw support to substantial mariculture projects in Madeira, Turkey and Libya involving both offshore cages and recirculated hatcheries. I also worked on a wide range of studies including appraisals of investment opportunities, market studies, trend analysis, economic impact assessments and foresight reviews. I was involved in providing technical advice through risk assessments, insurance claim investigations and due diligence work.
Other experience has included: Coordinator of Transnational Access to Aquaculture Research Infrastructures under the EC funded AQUAEXCEL2020 project. Participation in the following EC H2020 projects: PrimeFish (modelling of seafood markets in Europe); EURASTIP (EU-Asia Cooperation on aquaculture industry development); Also an ERASMUS+ Sector Skills Alliance project - BlueEDU (training and skill needs for the cage-based aquaculture sector). I was also previously coordinator of the EC Erasmus Lifelong Learning Thematic Network for Aquaculture, Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Managmenet between 2011 and 2014 and was the leader of the workpackage on aquatic animal health for the EC ASEM Aquaculture Platform project (linking Europe and Asia). I was coordinator of "The Aquaculture Innovation Network" (CSN-INTRAN), an EC supported project for increasing innovation and technology transfer, especially to the New Member States of the European Union from 2004-2007.
Social Networks Researchgate: http://www.researchgate.net/profile/John_Bostock LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbostock/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/j.c.bostock
Current Projects: www.asianfishwelfare.net www.projectsafe.eu
Past Projects: www.aquaexcel.eu www.aquatnet.com www.asemaquaculturehealth.net www.asemaquaculture.org www.aqualabs.eu www.aquaculturetalent.com www.aquainnovation.net www.pescalex.org www.euraquaculture.info
I have strong interests in aquaculture innovation processes and how they can be stimulated and supported. In particular at the interfaces between industry, research and policy, and at the personal levels of creativity, learning, and collaborating.
I am interested in sectoral trends and analysis involving technology, economics, policy and social science including markets, media and opinion influencers. My main technical interests are in recirculated aquaculture systems and the application of information technology in aquaculture: Particularly monitoring and control; information management and traceability systems; system and economic modelling.
In my PhD studies I am currently exploring the broader role of aquatic food within wider food systems, the role and function of different types of aquaculture systems and their physical, environmental, social and economic contexts; drivers for and enablers of innovation; restraining factors and opportunities for new business models etc.
Member of the EU Expert Group on Skills and Career development in the Blue Economy
European Commission and European Aquaculture Technology and Innovation Platform (EATiP)
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/…n/frontpage/1145
Member of the EU Expert Group on Skills and Career development in the Blue Economy (DG Mare) on behalf of the European Aquaculture Technology and Innovation Platform (EATIP).
Quality Objectives for Aquaculture Training. The Third Asian Fisheries Forum
Lessons from aquaculture projects in Africa
Invited presentation to the 2nd Africa-Britain-China Conference on Agriculture & Fisheries. Beijing, China, 12 November 2012.
The development and implementation of European regulations on traceability
Invited presentation to Symposium on Seafood Certification and Traceability, Busan, South Korea, 22nd May 2015
Perspectives on technology enhanced teaching and learning and learning from the Aqua-tnet project
Invited presentation to EU funded COFASP Workshop, Bilbao, Spain, 8 Oct 2015.
Experiences from Aqua-tnet
Invited keynote presentation at the 2nd International Symposium on Aquaculture and Fisheries Education (ISAFE2), Shanghai, China, 23 April 2015.
Boosting skills for greener jobs in the aquaculture sector
Invited presentation at the OECD and Western Cape Government Roundtable, Cape Town, South Africa, 13 March 2015.
Status of the European flatfish market and its R&D background
Invited presentation: Bostock, J & Murray, F. 2015 “Status of the European flatfish market and its R&D background. Korean Government sponsored seminar on grouper, flatfish and abalone market trends, Busan, South Korea, 18 March, 2015
Know-why, know-when and know-how for aquaculture intensification
http://www.aquasg.com/speakers-2017.html
Invited presentation at Aquaculture Singapore 2017,
5 October 2017.
Case studies in intensification of fin-fish in RAS, cages and ponds
Invited workshop presentation at Aquaculture Singapore 2017 (4th October 2017)
CLIMEFISH: Co-creating a decision support framework to ensure sustainable fish production in Europe
PI: Professor Trevor Telfer
Funded by: European Commission (Horizon 2020)
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EURASTIP - Promoting Multi-Stakeholder Contributions to International Cooperation on Sustainable Solutions for Aquaculture Development in South-East Asia
PI: Professor Dave Little
Funded by: European Commission (Horizon 2020)
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Zambia - Curriculum Upgrade at Vocational Training Institutes
PI: Mr John Bostock
Funded by: WorldFish Center
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BlueEdu - Fostering growth in the Blue Economy by developing an action plan for Innovative European Aquaculture VET and harmonized qualifications
PI: Mr John Bostock
Funded by: European Commission (Horizon 2020)
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Technical considerations of closed containment sea pen production for some life stages of salmonids
PI: Mr John Bostock
Funded by: Scottish Aquaculture Research Forum
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HIE RAS Report Update
PI: Mr John Bostock
Funded by: Highlands and Islands Enterprise
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Strategic Considerations for Locational Regulation of Shellfish Aquaculture in Scotland
PI: Professor Trevor Telfer
Funded by: Scottish Aquaculture Research Forum
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A study of the prospects and opportunities for Shellfish Farming in Scotland
PI: Mr John Bostock
Funded by: Scottish Government
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Prospective analysis of emerging aquaculture systems in the EU
PI: Mr John Bostock
Funded by: European Commission (Horizon 2020)
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Article
Li S, Ang SY, Hunter AM, Erdem S, Bostock J, Da CT, Nguyen NT, Moss A, Hope W, Howie C, Newton R, Casteleiro MA & Little D (2024) Building towards One Health: A Transdisciplinary Autoethnographic Approach to Understanding Perceptions of Sustainable Aquatic Foods in Vietnam. Sustainability, 16 (24), pp. 1-23, Art. No.: 10865. https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/16/24/10865; https://doi.org/10.3390/su162410865
Article
Kaminski AM, Pounds AM, McAdam B, Bostock J, Opiyo MA & Little DC (2024) Growing smaller fish for inclusive markets? Increasing stocking density and shortening the production cycle of Nile tilapia in cages on Lake Victoria. Aquaculture, 581, p. 740319. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2023.740319
Article
Bunting SW, Bostock J, Leschen W & Little DC (2023) Evaluating the potential of innovations across aquaculture product value chains for poverty alleviation in Bangladesh and India. Frontiers in Aquaculture, 2. https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/faquc.2023.1111266/full; https://doi.org/10.3389/faquc.2023.1111266
Article
CAPOT: A flexible rapid assessment model to estimate local deposition of fish cage farm wastes
Telfer TC, Bostock J, Oliver RLA, Corner RA & Falconer L (2022) CAPOT: A flexible rapid assessment model to estimate local deposition of fish cage farm wastes. Marine Environmental Research, 182, Art. No.: 105788. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marenvres.2022.105788
Article
Wehry GJE, Little DC, Newton RW & Bostock JC (2022) The feasibility of underutilised biomass streams for the production of insect-based feed ingredients: The case for whisky by-products and Scottish farmed salmon. Cleaner Engineering and Technology, 9, Art. No.: 100520. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clet.2022.100520
Article
Bostock J, Albalat A, Bunting S, Turner WA, Mensah AD & Little DC (2022) Mixed-sex Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) can perform competitively with mono-sex stocks in cage production. Aquaculture, 557, Art. No.: 738315. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2022.738315
Article
COVID-19 impacts and adaptations in Asia and Africa's aquatic food value chains
Belton B, Rosen L, Middleton L, Ghazali S, Mamun A, Shieh J, Noronha HS, Dhar G, Ilyas M, Price C, Nasr-Allah A, Elsira I, Baliarsingh BK, Bostock J & Little DC (2021) COVID-19 impacts and adaptations in Asia and Africa's aquatic food value chains. Marine Policy, 129, Art. No.: 104523. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpol.2021.104523
Article
Suitable economic models for Open Educational Resources initiative in aquaculture higher education
Pounds A & Bostock J (2019) Suitable economic models for Open Educational Resources initiative in aquaculture higher education. Aquaculture International, 27 (5), pp. 1553-1563. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10499-019-00406-1
Project Report
Bostock J, Crumlish M, Myint O, Bosma R, Dhont J, Reuver M & Maher J (2019) EURASTIP Best Practice Case Studies: Aquaculture training and capacity building collaborations between Europe and Southeast Asia. Reuver M (Editor), Maher J (Editor), O Raifeartaigh P (Editor) & Tully O (Editor) European Commission. Liege, Belgium. http://eurastip.eu/education/capacity-building-collaboration-report/
Article
Pounds A & Bostock J (2019) Open educational resources (OER) in higher education courses in aquaculture and fisheries: opportunities, barriers, and future perspectives. Aquaculture International, 27 (3), pp. 695-710. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10499-019-00355-9
Project Report
McKillop S, Bostock J, Haines M & Stav JB (2019) D 3.1 Analysis and investigations of existing studies and research-based data on skills gaps in aquaculture industry and VET supply [WP3 Analysis and Investigation]. European Commission. http://www.stimuli.no/sites/default/files/u19/BlueEDU_D31_ExistingStudies_Final.pdf
Research Report
Technical Considerations of closed containment sea pen production for some life stages of salmonids
Clarke R, Maitland D & Bostock J (2018) Technical Considerations of closed containment sea pen production for some life stages of salmonids. Scottish Aquaculture Research Forum (SARF) SARF Research Project Reports, SARFSP011. Stirling. http://www.sarf.org.uk/SARFSP011.pdf
Consultancy Report
Bostock J, Fletcher D, Badiola M & Murray F (2018) An update on the 2014 report: "Review of Recirculation Aquaculture System Technologies and their Commercial Application". Highlands & Islands Enterprise. Inverness. http://www.hie.co.uk/common/handlers/download-document.ashx?id=3880ee9c-4a4e-4aef-8eb8-026242104a5f
Article
Fujii H, Sakakura Y, Hagiwara A, Bostock J, Soyano K & Matsushita Y (2017) Research and development strategy for fishery technology innovation for sustainable fishery resource management in north-east Asia. Sustainability, 10 (1), Art. No.: 59. https://doi.org/10.3390/su10010059
Technical Report
Regional Review on Status and Trends in Aquaculture Development in Europe - 2015
Clarke R & Bostock J (2017) Regional Review on Status and Trends in Aquaculture Development in Europe - 2015. Food & Agricultural Organisation of the United Nations. FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Circular, 1135/1. Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations. http://www.fao.org/documents/card/en/c/a4026be7-9d25-49d5-ad1f-5291d64ca152/
Article
Bostock J, Lane A, Hough C & Yamamoto K (2016) An assessment of the economic contribution of EU aquaculture production and the influence of policies for its sustainable development. Aquaculture International, 24 (3), pp. 699-733. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10499-016-9992-1
Article
Challenges and emerging technical solutions in on-growing salmon farming
Lekang O, Salas-Bringas C & Bostock J (2016) Challenges and emerging technical solutions in on-growing salmon farming. Aquaculture International, 24 (3), pp. 757-766. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10499-016-9994-z
Research Report
Roberts CA, Newton R, Bostock J, Prescott S, Honey DJ, Telfer T, Walmsley SF, Little DC & Hull SC (2015) A Risk Benefit Analysis of Mariculture as a means to Reduce the Impacts of Terrestrial Production of Food and Energy. Scottish Aquaculture Research Forum; World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF) SARF Project Reports, SARF106. Scottish Aquaculture Research Forum. http://www.sarf.org.uk/cms-assets/documents/232492-618987.sarf106.pdf
Article
Eleftheriou M, Reuver M, Bostock J, Sorgeloos P & Dhont J (2015) AQUA-TNET thematic network: an 18-year chronicle of development and achievement in European aquaculture education. Aquaculture International, 23 (3), pp. 703-713. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10499-014-9857-4
Article
Investing in the human capital of the aquatic food sector: AQUA-TNET and the road ahead
Bostock J & Seixas S (2015) Investing in the human capital of the aquatic food sector: AQUA-TNET and the road ahead. Aquaculture International, 23 (3), pp. 861-881. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10499-015-9915-6
Article
Seixas S, Dove C, Ueberschar B & Bostock J (2015) Evaluation on the use of e-learning tools to support teaching and learning in aquaculture and aquatic sciences education. Aquaculture International, 23 (3), pp. 825-841. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10499-014-9828-9
Research Report
The long-term economic and ecologic impact of larger sustainable aquaculture
Lane A, Hough C & Bostock J (2014) The long-term economic and ecologic impact of larger sustainable aquaculture. Kelmelytė (Editor) & V (Editor) European Parliament. European Parliament. http://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/STUD/2014/529084/IPOL_STU(2014)529084_EN.pdf
Research Report
Review of recirculation aquaculture system technologies and their commercial application
Murray F, Bostock J & Fletcher D (2014) Review of recirculation aquaculture system technologies and their commercial application. Highlands and Islands Enterprise. University of Stirling Aquaculture. http://www.hie.co.uk/common/handlers/download-document.ashx?id=236008c4-f52a-48d9-9084-54e89e965573
Article
Seixas S, Bostock J & Eleftheriou M (2012) Promoting sustainable aquaculture: Building the capacity of local institutions and online teaching (elearning). Management of Environmental Quality, 23 (4), pp. 434-450. http://www.emeraldinsight.com/journals.htm?issn=1477-7835&volume=23&issue=4&articleid=17036545&show=html; https://doi.org/10.1108/14777831211232245
Article
Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) analysis: main issues on management and future challenges
Badiola M, Mendiola D & Bostock J (2012) Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) analysis: main issues on management and future challenges. Aquacultural Engineering, 51, pp. 26-35. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaeng.2012.07.004
Technical Report
An aquaculture strategy for Malta
Scott D, Meyer T, Bostock J, Spiteri A, Zarb M, Deidun A, Corner R & Balzan C (2012) An aquaculture strategy for Malta [Preparatory study and recommendations prepared for the Ministry of Resource and Rural Affairs, Government of Malta]. Government of Malta, Ministry for Resources and Rural Affairs. Government of Malta. https://eufunds.gov.mt/en/EU%20Funds%20Programmes/Agricultural%20Fisheries%20Fund/Documents/DRAFT_AQUACULTURE_STRATEGY_FOR_MALTA_MARCH_2012[1].pdf
Article
Bostock J (2011) The application of science and technology development in shaping current and future aquaculture production systems. Journal of Agricultural Science, 149 (S1), pp. 133-141. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0021859610001127
Conference Paper (published)
Growing the wealth of aquaculture
Muir J, Little DC, Young J & Bostock J (2010) Growing the wealth of aquaculture. In: Advancing the aquaculture agenda: Workshop proceedings. Advancing the Aquaculture Agenda: Policies to Ensure a Sustainable Aquaculture Sector, Paris, 15.04.2010-16.04.2010. Paris, France: OECD Publishing, pp. 39-107. http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/9789264088726-7-en
Article
Aquaculture: Global status and trends
Bostock J, McAndrew B, Richards R, Jauncey K, Telfer T, Lorenzen K, Little DC, Ross L, Handisyde N, Gatward I & Corner R (2010) Aquaculture: Global status and trends. Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, 365 (1554), pp. 2897-2912. https://doi.org/10.1098/rstb.2010.0170
Research Report
A study of the prospects and opportunities for shellfish farming in Scotland: Final report
Scott D, McLeod D, Young J, Brown J, Immink A & Bostock J (2010) A study of the prospects and opportunities for shellfish farming in Scotland: Final report. Scottish Government - Enterprise, Environment & Digital - Marine Scotland. Produced by Stirling Aquaculture. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Resource/Doc/295194/0118352.pdf
Research Report
A Study of the Prospects and Opportunities for Shellfish Farming in Scotland: Executive Summary
Scott D, McLeod D, Young J, Brown J, Immink A & Bostock J (2010) A Study of the Prospects and Opportunities for Shellfish Farming in Scotland: Executive Summary. Scottish Government - Enterprise, Environment & Digital - Marine Scotland. Produced by Stirling Aquaculture. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/marine/science/Publications/publicationslatest/farmedfish/prospectandopportunities
Book Chapter
Use of information technology in aquaculture
Bostock J (2009) Use of information technology in aquaculture. In: Burnell GM & Allan G (eds.) New Technologies in Aquaculture: Improving Production Efficiency, Quality and Environmental Management. First ed. Woodhead Publishing Series in Food Science, Technology and Nutrition, 178. Cambridge, UK: Woodhead Publishing Limited, pp. 1065-1118. http://www.woodheadpublishing.com/en/search.aspx?basic=new%20technologies%20in%20aquaculture
Research Report
Lane A, Hough C & Bostock J (2009) Evaluation of the Impact of "A strategy for the Sustainable Development of European Aquaculture" COM (2002) 511 Final. European Parliament. European Parliament. http://bookshop.europa.eu/mt/evaluation-of-the-impact-of-a-strategy-for-the-sustainable-development-of-european-aquaculture--pbBA8009965/
Research Report
European aquaculture competitiveness: Limitations and possible strategies
Bostock J, Murray F, Muir J, Telfer T, Lane A, Anagnopoulos N, Papageorgiou P & Alday-Sanz V (2009) European aquaculture competitiveness: Limitations and possible strategies. European Parliament. European Parliament. http://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/etudes/join/2009/431569/IPOL-PECH_ET(2009)431569_EN.pdf
Research Report
Innovation in aquaculture teaching and learning
Bostock J, Steingrimsson SO, Pirhonen J, Fernandez-Borras J, Ronsholdt B, Dhont J, de Lara Rey J, Moulton MK, Kiessling A & Ueberschaer B (2008) Innovation in aquaculture teaching and learning. Aqua-Tnet. Aqua-Tnet. https://docs.google.com/document/d/13FHnQXTmdfRtm1UAugxPW50gtkjAd7xmwbGi7ZsPvBs/pub
Research Report
Prospective Analysis of the Aquaculture Sector in the EU. PART 1: Synthesis Report
Bostock J, Muir J, Young J, Newton R & Paffrath S (2008) Prospective Analysis of the Aquaculture Sector in the EU. PART 1: Synthesis Report. Papatryfon I (Editor) JRC Scientific and Technical Reports. European Commission, Joint Research Centre, Institute for Prospective Technological Studies. http://ipts.jrc.ec.europa.eu/publications/pub.cfm?id=1739
Research Report
Sturrock H, Newton R, Paffrath S, Bostock J, Muir J, Young J, Immink A & Dickson M (2008) Prospective Analysis of the Aquaculture Sector in the EU. PART 2: Characterisation of Emerging Aquaculture Systems. Papatryfon I (Editor) JRC Scientific and Technical Reports. European Commission, Joint Research Centre, Institute for Prospective Technological Studies. http://ipts.jrc.ec.europa.eu/publications/pub.cfm?id=1740
Technical Report
Riddington G, Radford A, Paffrath S, Bostock J & Shinn A (2006) An economic evaluation of the impact of the salmon parasite Gyrodactylus salaris (Gs) should it be introduced into Scotland: Summary Report. Scottish Executive. Scottish Executive Environment and Rural Affairs Department. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Resource/Doc/1062/0042436.pdf
Research Report
Riddington G, Radford A, Paffrath S, Bostock J & Shinn A (2006) An Economic Evaluation of the Impact of the Salmon Parasite Gyrodactylus salaris (Gs): Should it be Introduced into Scotland. Clare R (Editor) Scottish Executive. Report to the Scottish Executive Environment and Rural Affairs Department, SAQ/001/05. Scottish Executive. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Resource/Doc/1062/0042434.pdf
Research Report
The potential impact of technological innovation on the aquaculture industry
Bostock J, Telfer T, McAndrew B, Penman D, Young J & Muir J (2003) The potential impact of technological innovation on the aquaculture industry. Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution. 25th report: Turning the Tide - Addressing the impact of Fisheries on the Marine Environment. Stirling: The Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution (RCEP). https://selectra.co.uk/energy/guides/market/rcep
Article
The evolution of aquaculture feed supply systems
Bulcock P, Bostock J, Jauncey K, Beveridge MCM & Telfer T (2001) The evolution of aquaculture feed supply systems. Eurofish, (2), pp. 74-76. http://www.eurofishmagazine.com/
Conference Paper (published)
Measurement and control in aquaculture processes - New directions for the information revolution?
Muir J & Bostock J (1994) Measurement and control in aquaculture processes - New directions for the information revolution?. In: Muir J & Sevila F (eds.) Measures for Success: International Conference Entitled "Bordeaux Aquaculture '94" : Preprinted Extended Abstracts. Measures for success : metrology and instrumentation in aquaculture management, Bordeaux, 23.03.1994-25.03.1994. Oostende: European Aquaculture Society, pp. 15-25. http://cemadoc.irstea.fr/oa/PUB00003967-measurement-and-control-aquaculture-processes-new.html
Conference Paper (published)
Quality objectives for aquaculture training
Bostock J, Stewart JA & Muir J (1994) Quality objectives for aquaculture training. In: Chou L, Munro A, Lam T, Chen T, Cheong L, Ding JK J, Hooi K, Khoo H, Phang V, Shim K & Tan C (eds.) The Third Asian Fisheries Forum: Proceedings of the Third Asian Fisheries Forum, Singapore, 26-30 October 1992. The Third Asian Fisheries Forum, Singapore, 26.10.1992-30.10.1992. Manila, Philippines: The Asian Fisheries Society, pp. 175-178.
Currently: Contribute lectures on aquaculture business and economics to the MSc Sustainable Aquaculture programme.
Previously: MSc Aquaculture Programmes Director (2016-2020) where I was responsible for the development and administration of the taught aquaculture MSc programmes at the Institute of Aquaculture (Including Sustainable Aquaculture, Aquatic Veterinary Studies and Aquatic Pathobiology). MSc Aquaculture Topic or Module Coordinator (2011-2020) for aquaculture engineering, economics and business and financial management units and the supervision of student projects.
