Kathy Overton
Research Scientist (Entomology)
Bachelor of Science, Master of Science (BioSciences)
After completing a Bachelor of Science in marine biology at the University of Melbourne, Kathy dived into her Masters investigating pest management in Atlantic salmon aquaculture. Setting off for the Northern Hemisphere after graduation, Kathy worked for the Institute of Marine Research in Norway and the University of Melbourne conducting industry-scale analyses on the effects of chemical treatments on salmon mortality, biological control use in salmon aquaculture, and investigating alternative parasite treatment methods.
Driven by her passion for environmental sustainability, Kathy transitioned from surf to turf at Cesar where she can pursue her interests researching agricultural pests and exploring alternative pest management strategies to reduce our reliance on pesticides. Part of her role involves looking at beneficial insects and how they are affected by insecticides on farms.
In her downtime, Kathy enjoys cooking, walking along Merri Creek, and rummaging through op shops for hidden treasures.
Barrett LT, Overton K, Stien LH, Oppedal F, Dempster T (2020) Effect of cleaner fish on sea lice in Norwegian salmon aquaculture: a national scale data analysis. International Journal for Parasitology 50, 787-796.
Coates A, Phillips BL, Oppedal F, Bui S, Overton K, Dempster T (2020) Parasites under pressure: salmon lice have the capacity to adapt to depth-based preventions in aquaculture. International Journal for Parasitology 50, 865-872.
Overton K, Barrett LT, Oppedal F, Kristiansen TS, Dempster T (2020) Sea lice removal by cleaner fish in salmon aquaculture: a review of the evidence base. Aquaculture Environment Interactions 12, 31-44.
Warren-Myers F, Swearer SE, Overton K, Dempster T (2020) Stocking density and rearing environment affect external condition, gonad quality and gonad grade in onshore sea urchin roe enhancement aquaculture. Aquaculture 515, 734591.
Dempster T, Bui S, Overton K, Oppedal F (2019) Jumping to treat sea lice: Harnessing salmon behaviour to enable surface-based chemotherapeutant application. Aquaculture 512, 734318.
Oppedal F, Bui S, Stien LH, Overton K, Dempster T (2019) Snorkel technology to reduce sea lice infestations: efficacy depends on salinity at the farm site, but snorkels have minimal effects on salmon production and welfare. Aquaculture Environment Interactions 11, 445-457.
Overton K, Dempster T, Oppedal F, Kristiansen TS, Gismervik K, Stien LH (2019) Salmon lice treatments and salmon mortality in Norwegian aquaculture: a review. Reviews in Aquaculture 11, 1398-1417.
Overton K, Oppedal F, Stien LH, Moltumyr L, Wright DW, Dempster T (2019) Thermal delousing with cold water: Effects on salmon lice removal and salmon welfare. Aquaculture 505, 41-46.
Overton K, Samsing F, Oppedal F, Dalvin S, Stien LH, Dempster T (2018) The use and effects of hydrogen peroxide on salmon lice and post-smolt Atlantic salmon. Aquaculture 486, 246-252.
Overton K, Samsing F, Oppedal F, Stien LH, Dempster T (2018) Lowering treatment temperature reduces salmon mortality: a new way to treat with hydrogen peroxide in aquaculture. Pest Management Science 73, 535-540.