Patrick Cahill
Team Leader – Marine Biosecurity
Qualifications
- PhD (Marine Science). University of Auckland, New Zealand 2013
- BSc (Hons) (Ecology and Zoology). University of Otago, New Zealand 2010
Role at Cawthron
Patrick is a Scientist and Team Leader in Cawthron’s Coastal and Freshwater Group. He has core skills in development of antifouling technologies and managing invasive biofouling organisms, drawing on an extensive network of collaborators in universities and industry to deliver practical outcomes for marine biosecurity.
At Cawthron, Patrick is engaged in a range of science and consultancy projects. Patrick currently leads research projects to develop new antifouling biocides based on synthetic peptides, eco-friendly antifouling formulations inspired by nature, and holistic approaches to manage biofouling pests in shellfish aquaculture. He undertakes commercial R&D and consulting projects for government and industry, with examples including the development of reactive biosecurity treatment procedures for high-risk vessels and biosecurity management assessments for aquaculture.
Technical skills, experience and interests
- Developing “eco-friendly” antifouling technologies
- Marine biosecurity management, including for aquaculture
- Marine chemical ecology
- Marine larval biology and ecology
- Antifouling bioassay development
Publication links
- Cahill P, Tait L, Floerl O, Bates T, Growcott A and Georgiades E 2019. A portable thermal system for reactive treatment of biofouled internal pipework on recreational vessels. Marine Pollution Bulletin, Volume 139, February 2019, Pages 65-73 .
- Brooke DG, Cervin G, Olivier Champeau, Harwood DT, Pavia H, Selwood AI, Tremblay LA and Cahill P 2018. Antifouling activity of portimine, select semisynthetic analogues, and other microalga-derived spirocyclic imines. Biofouling, The Journal of Bioadhesion and Biofilm Research, Volume 34, 2018 - Issue 8.
- Tremblay LA, Olivier Champeau, Cahill P, Pullan S, Grainger N and Duggan I 2018. Assessment of chemical and physical treatments to selectively kill non-indigenous freshwater zooplankton species. New Zealand Journal of Marine and Freshwater Research, Volume 53, 2018 - Issue 1.
- Moodie LWK, Trepos R, Cervin G, Bråthen KA, Lindgård B, Reiersen R, Cahill P and Pavia H, Hellio C, Svenson J 2017. Prevention of marine biofouling using the natural allelopathic compound batatasin-III and synthetic analogues. Journal of Natural Products. Volume 80, Issue 7. Pages 2001-2011.
- Moodie LWK, Trepos R, Cervin G, Larsen L, Larsen DS, Pavia H, Hellio C, Cahill P and Svenson J 2017. Probing the structure–activity relationship of the natural antifouling agent polygodial against both micro- and macrofoulers by semisynthetic modification. Journal of Natural Products. Volume 80, Issue 2. Pages 515-525.
- Cahill P, Heasman KG , Jeffs A and Kuhajek JM 2013. Laboratory assesment of the antifouling potential of a soluble-matrix paint laced with the natural compound polygodial. Biofouling 10.1080/08927014.2013.822488.
- Cahill P, Burritt D, Heasman KG , Jeffs A and Kuhajek JM 2013. Screening for antioxidant and detoxification responses in Perna canaliculus (Gmelin) exposed to an antifouling bioactive intended for use in aquaculture. Chemosphere 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2013.05.058.
- Cahill P 2013. Antifouling in aquaculture: developing novel methods to control fouling ascidians in aquaculture. PhD Thesis (Marine Science). Auckland: University of Auckland. 146 pages.
- Cahill P, Heasman KG , Hickey A, Mountfort D, Jeffs A and Kuhajek JM 2013. Screening for negative effects of candidate ascidian antifoulant compounds on a target aquaculture species, Perna canaliculus (Gmelin). Biofouling 29(1): 29-37. DOI: 10.1080/08927014.2012.744826.
- Cahill P, Heasman KG and others 2013. Laboratory assessment of the antifouling potential of a soluble-matrix paint laced with the natural compound polygodial. Biofouling 29(8): 967-975.
- Cahill P, Heasman KG , Jeffs A, Kuhajek JM and Mountfort D 2012. Preventing ascidian fouling in aquaculture: screening selected allelochemicals for anti-metamorphic properties in ascidian larvae. Biofouling 28(1): 39-49. DOI:10.1080/08927014.2011.648624.
- Cahill P, Heasman KG and others 2011. The development of an antifoulant for use in bivalve aquaculture based on the inhibition of metamorphosis in ascidian larvae by selected allelochemicals. Journal of Shellfish Research 30(2): 490-490.
- Smith KF, Cahill P and Fidler AE 2010. First record of the solitary ascidian Ciona savignyi Herdman, 1882 in the Southern Hemisphere. Aquatic Invasions 5: 363 – 368.
- Cahill P, Hurd CL and Lokman M 2010. Keeping the water clean - Seaweed biofiltration outperforms traditional bacterial biofilms in recirculating aquaculture. Aquaculture 306(1-4): 153-159.
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