Dr.
Robert Hooper
Director
Associate Professor
Bonne Bay Marine Station
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Norris Point, NL
A0K 3V0
Phone: 709-458-2550 (Bonne Bay)
709-737-7494 (St. John's)
e-mail: rhooper@mun.ca
Research Interests: I am a benthic Phycologist and biologist with interest in seaweeds, invertebrates and fish communities living together on the seabed. I have been observing interactions between these organisms in Bonne Bay for 30 years. I am currently studying sea urchins, snow crabs, wolffish and seaweeds. I am applying biological information to the management of these species and to developing integrated aquaculture methods for sea urchins and seaweeds. I monitor selected Newfoundland systems for environmental impacts and climatic changes.
Khan, R. A.; Hooper, R. G. 2000 Decontamination of winter flounder (Pleuronectes americanus) following chronic exposure to effluent from a pulp and paper mill. Arch. Environ. Contam. Toxicol. 38: 197-201.
Hooper, R. G. (1999). Seaweed aquaculture potential in Newfoundland: Habitat quality and suitable native species. Bull. Aquacul. Assoc. Canada 99-1: 27-30.
Hooper, R.G.; Cuthbert, F.M.; McKeever, T. (1997). Feasibility trials for sea urchin aquaculture using natural feeds. Bull. Aquacul. Assoc. Canada 97-1: 5-7.
Hooper R.G.; Cuthbert F.M.; McKeever, T. (1996). Sea urchin aquaculture - phase II: ration size, seasonal growth rates, mixed kelp diets, fish diet, old urchin growth, and baiting confinement experiments. Report to Canadian Centre for Fisheries Innovation, St. John's, NF. 37pp.
Cuthbert, F.M.; Hooper, R.G.; McKeever,T. (1995). Sea urchin feeding and ranching experiments. Report to Canadian Centre for Fisheries Innovation, St. John's, NF. 57pp.
Hooper, R.; Cuthbert, F. (1994). Newfoundland sea urchins: a year round study of sea urchin maturation timing, age, growth rate, evidence of recruitment and relationships between seaweeds eaten, habitat, roe value. Report to Department of Fisheries, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, St. John's, NF. 137pp.
Hooper, R.; Cuthbert, F. (1993). A survey of southern Labrador sea urchins. Report to Comprehensive Labrador Cooperation Agreement, Happy Valley-Goose Bay, LB. 74pp.
Hooper, R.; Cuthbert, F.; Patey, D. (1993). Newfoundland sea urchins: studies on roe quality, yield and maturation in relation to specific habitats around the coasts of Newfoundland. Report to Department of Fisheries, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, St. John's, NF. 93pp.