Research / Publications - Henties Bay Campus

Staff Profiles: Henties Bay Campus

Dr Lawrence Keith Oellermann

director of centre

1. Name: (Title , First, Last Names)	Dr Lawrence Keith Oellermann
2. Tertiary Qualifications (High to Low) Note: Acronyms to be written out in full	1996 Diploma in larviculture and live food culture, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium 1995 Ph.D (Fisheries Science), Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa 1988 M.Sc (Ichthyology), Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa 1985 B.Sc (Hons) in Ichthyology & Fisheries Science, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa 1984 B.Sc (Environmental Biology) Natal University, Durban, South Africa
3. Current Position	Director
4. Campus Address (Postal, Room No, Block/Unit)	Sam Nujoma Marine & Coastal Resources Research Centre, PO box 462, Omaruru Street, North Dune, Henties Bay
5. Office Phone, Fax & Cell phone (optional)	+264 64 502 610 +264 64 502 608
6. Email Address	loellermann@unam.na
7. Short Biography (maximum 150 words)	Dr Oellermann studied the genetic characteristics of southern African fishes and initiated the genetic taxonomy laboratory at the JLB Smith Institute of Ichthyology, receiving a MSc. in Ichthyology from Rhodes University in 1989. He was the warm-water aquaculture research officer and part-time lecturer in aquaculture management at Rhodes University’s Department of Ichthyology & Fisheries Science in 1990. He obtained his PhD in aquaculture in 1995, based on research into the aquaculture potential of hybridized African clariid catfish, farmed in ultra-intensive, recirculating systems. He then designed & managed the Rhodes University/IDC marine ornamental fish hatchery for five years. He became a full-time, Cape Town based aquaculture & aquatic resource consultant in 1999, and was been involved in a number of local and international initiatives. He accepted the position of Commonwealth Mariculture Advisor to UNAM in 2006, and moved to SANUMARC in Henties Bay. Part of his duties included the design and development of the Keto Mshigeni Mariculture Building, inaugurated in September 2008. He assumed the position of Director of the Centre in 2009.
8. Resume/Vita	Post resume/vita document
9. Recently Taught Courses (last 2 years- include course codes)	MSc Biodiversity course
10. Academic interest/ expertise	Aquaculture, aquatic resources, fisheries, ichthyology, aquatic environment
11. Research and Publications List of references/citations: Title, year, place& publisher (includes links to abstracts& UNAM Press) Note: Acronyms to be written out in full	Publications • Chalmers, R.; Kaiser, H.; Oellermann, L.K. 2003. The relationship between copper-related damage and population growth of the rock anemone, Aiptasia spp. Journal of Applied Ichthyology 14, no. 1-2, pp. 53 - 67; • Johnston, G.; Kaiser, H.; Hecht, T.; Oellermann, L. 2003. Effect of ration size and feeding frequency on growth, size distribution and survival of juvenile clownfish, Amphiprion percula. Journal of Applied Ichthyology 19, no. 1, pp. 40 - 43; • Oellermann, L.K. and T. Hecht. 2000. Comparison of the fillet yield, protein content and amino acid profile of Clarias gariepinus and the Clarias gariepinus x Heterobranchus longifilis hybrid. J. Aquacul. Res. 31: 553 - 556 • Kaiser, H. Britz, P. Endemann, F. Haschick, R. Jones, C.L.W. Koranteng, B. Kruger, D. Lockyear, J.F. Oellermann, L.K. Olivier, A. Rouhani, Q. & Hecht, T. 1997. Development of technology for ornamental fish aquaculture in South Africa. South African Journal of Science 93: 351 - 354 • Oellermann, L.K. & T. Hecht. 1996. High density culture of hybrid catfish. Proc. Aquacul. Assoc. S. Afr. 5: 116 - 124 • Hecht, T.; L.K. Oellermann and L. Verheust. 1995. Perspectives of clariid catfish culture in Africa. Aquat. Living Resour. 9 (Suppl.): 197 - 206 • Oellermann, L.K. 1993. Is the vundu x African catfish hybrid sterile? Aquacul. Assoc. S. Afr. Newsletter 25: 10 - 11 • Oellermann, L.K. & T. Hecht. 1993. The aquaculture potential of a catfish hybrid (Heterobranchus longifilis x Clarias gariepinus) in southern Africa. Proc. Aquacul. Assoc. S. Afr. 1: 129 -134 • Oellermann, L.K. & P.H. Skelton. 1990. Hexaploidy in yellowfish species (Barbus, Pisces, Cyprinidae) from southern Africa. J. Fish Biol. 37(1): 105 – 115 Booklets • Attwood, C & L.K. Oellermann. 2005. Transformation in the South African marine fishing industry: The TAE fisheries. Published by the Department of Environmental Affairs & Tourism, South Africa. • Attwood, C & L.K. Oellermann. 2004. Transformation in the South African marine fishing industry: The TAC fisheries. Published by the Department of Environmental Affairs & Tourism, South Africa. • Oellermann, L.K. 1999. The southern African marine aquarium fish breeder’s handbook. Selected Recent Reports • Oellermann, L.K. Specialist report on the fisheries and aquaculture sector in Namibia. Report submitted to the Namibian National Programme for Food Security (NPFS), FAO Programme TCP/NAM/3101, in May 2007. • Oellemann, L.K., B. van Zyl and R. Pascoal. Project LMR/SE/03/03: BCLME commercial fisheries rights holder and vessel analysis. Report submitted to the Benguela Current Large Marine Ecosystem Programme, in May 2006. • Leiman, A. and L.K. Oellemann. Project LMR/SE/03/03: Micro-economic systems analysis of the BCLME commercial marine fisheries. Report submitted to the Benguela Current Large Marine Ecosystem Programme, in May 2006. • Quick, R. and L.K. Oellermann. Specialist marine report for the coast north of Port Nolloth, Northern Cape Province. Report submitted to EarthINC; in January, 2006 • L.K. Oellermann. Namaqualand Mariculture Park: business plan. Report submitted to the Fishing and Mariculture Development Association of the Northern Cape Province (FAMDA); in May, 2005. • Britz, P.J., T. Shipton and L.K. Oellermann. A mariculture sector plan for South Africa. Part 2: Industry status and diagnostic analysis. Report submitted to the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, Directorate Marine and Coastal Management; in July 2005. Popular articles • Cardo, J.C. and L.K. Oellermann. Towards a national marine hatchery…? Article appeared in the March 2003 edition of the Maritime Reporter. • Oellermann, L.K. The national marine finfish culture workshop. Article appeared in the September 2003 edition of the Maritime Reporter. Proceedings • Oellermann, L.K. Growth predictions for the South African mariculture sector. Paper presented at the Seventh Bi-annual Conference of the Aquaculture Association of Southern Africa, held at Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa; 12 – 15 September, 2005 • Hecht, T., L.K. Oellermann, and H. Kaiser. Zoo-technical advances in the culture of marine aquarium fish in South Africa. Paper presented at the World Aquaculture Conference, Beijing, China; 22 - 26 April, 2002 • Johnston G., T Hecht, L. Oellermann, H Kaiser. Effect of feeding frequency and ration on the growth of juvenile clownfish (Amphiprion percula). Paper presented at the 10th Southern African Marine Science Symposium, Wilderness, South Africa, 1999 • Oellermann, L.K., H. Kaiser & T. Hecht. The development and design of closed recirculating systems for the culture of freshwater and marine ornamental fish in South Africa. Paper presented at the Fourth Bi-annual Conference of the Aquaculture Association of Southern Africa, held at Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa; in 1999 • Oellermann, L.K. & T. Hecht. Breeding and rearing of clownfish (Amphiprion & Premnas spp). Paper presented at the Fourth Bi-annual Conference of the Aquaculture Association of Southern Africa, held at Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa; in 1999 • Johnston, G., L.K. Oellermann & T. Hecht. Aspects of larval rearing of Clarke's clownfish (Amphiprion clarkii). Paper presented at the Fourth Bi-annual Conference of the Aquaculture Association of Southern Africa, held at Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa; in 1999 • Oellermann, L.K. & T. Hecht. The optimum density for the culture of the African catfish hybrid, Heterobranchus longifilis x Clarias gariepinus. Paper presented at the international PARADI/FISA conference in Grahamstown, South Africa, 1998 • Oellermann, L.K. & P. Skelton. A morphometric comparison of the southern African yellowfish using multiple discriminant analysis. Poster presented at the international PARADI/FISA conference in Grahamstown, South Africa, in 1998 • Kaiser, H., Oellermann, L. and T. Hecht. The development and design of closed recirculating systems for the culture of freshwater and marine ornamental fish in South Africa. Presented at the Aquarama Conference held in Singapore, 1997 • Oellermann, L., Kaiser, H. and T. Hecht 1997. Recirculating systems technology for marine and freshwater ornamental fish. Presented at the Third Bi-annual Conference of the Aquaculture Association of Southern Africa, held at Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa; in 1997 • Oellermann, L.K. & P.H. Skelton. Karyology of southern African yellowfish. Poster presented at the international conference on Alternative Life History Styles (ALPENHOST), held at the Settlers Monument, in Grahamstown, South Africa, 1987
12. Recent Professional Activities (last 2 years): Training, Presentations, University Committees, Community Outreach, Professional Associations, Bodies &Public Lectures Note: Acronyms to be written out in full	Professional associations Namibian Mariculture Association (Current Chairman) Aquaculture Association of southern Africa Namib Coastal Management Programme (Public & Legal Working Group) Confederation of Namibian Fishing Associations National Trade Forum (Fisheries & aquaculture subcommittee) Southern Aquaculture Working Group South African Network of Coastal & Oceanographic Researchers (SANCOR) SANCOR Finfish Culture Technology Platform Working Group (2004 – 2006) Rock Lobster Mariculture Steering Committee (2005) Presentations at conferences, symposia & workshops • Oellermann, L.K. Aquaculture sector- oyster production, growth & new markets. National workshop on trends in the international fish trade, and the way forward for the Namibian fishing industry; held at the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources Auditorium, Swakopmund, Namibia; 05 - 06 December, 2007 • Oellermann, L.K. Aquaculture overview – Namibia. Presented at the Eighth Bi-annual Conference of the Aquaculture Association of Southern Africa, Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town, South Africa; 22 – 26 October, 2007 • Oellermann, L.K. An international view on aquaculture. Presented at the Walvis Bay Spatial Development Initiative / Namibia International Investment Conference, at the Safari Hotel and Conference Centre, Windhoek; 31 October – 1 November, 2007 • Oellermann, L.K. The fisheries & aquaculture sector of Namibia. Stakeholders Consultative Workshop for the National Programme for Food Security (NPFS) in Namibia, held at the on Friday, 11 May 2007 • Oellermann, L.K. Mariculture in the BCLME countries: An alternative livelihood? Celebrating a decade of collaboration in the Benguela region, the outcomes of the BENEFIT and BCLME Programmes and the establishment of the Benguela Current Commission. Swakopmund Hotel and Entertainment Centre, Swakopmund, Namibia 19th-21st November, 2007 • Oellermann, L.K. The need for a commercial fisheries database within the Benguela Current Commission. Celebrating a decade of collaboration in the Benguela region, the outcomes of the BENEFIT and BCLME Programmes and the establishment of the Benguela Current Commission. Swakopmund Hotel and Entertainment Centre, Swakopmund, Namibia; 19 - 21 November, 2007.