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A re-evaluation of the effects of mechanical cockle dredging in the Dutch Wadden Sea.

Published online: 05 Mar 2024

Authors: Meer, J. van der & Folmer, E.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Marine bivalves provide an important seafood resource, but conflicts between bivalve fisheries and conservation goals may arise. A scientific debate a...

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Bridlington to Reighton Sands, North and East Yorkshire National Vegetation Classification Survey Report 2021: National Vegetation Classification (NVC) by Haycock and Jay Associated Ltd.

Published online: 08 Oct 2024

Published by: UK, Natural England & UK, Haycock & Jay Associates Ltd Consultant Ecologist

Content type: Reports

This report outlines a National Vegetation Classification (NVC) survey of the habitats along the coast from Reighton Gap to Sewerby, including Flambor...

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Metal fence removal improved survival of a nocturnal seabird on Isla Natividad, Mexico.

Published online: 08 Nov 2017

Authors: Albores-Barajas, Y. V. & Soldatini, C. & Ramos-Rodriguez, A. & Dell'Omo, G.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Conservation Evidence

The black-vented shearwater Puffinus opisthomelas is endemic to Mexico and is currently listed as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List. Ninety-five pe...

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A population viability analysis modelling tool for seabird species.

Published online: 18 Jul 2022

Published by: Natural England

Authors: Searle, K. & Mobbs, D. & Daunt, F. & Butler, A.

Content type: Reports

This report discusses a project which aims to develop a Population Viability Analysis (PVA) modelling framework, applicable to seabirds at a variety o...

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How can movement ecology support marine protected areas in preventing illegal fishing?

Published online: 09 Nov 2020

Authors: Jacoby, D.

Content type: Blog

This paper briefly reports on studies on the movement ecology of sharks in the British Indian Ocean Territory and the management implications of the r...

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NatureScot Research Report 1280 - Inshore Wintering Waterfowl in Moray Firth Special Protection Area - 2019/20 digital aerial surveys and comparative analyses of aerial and shore-based surveys.

Published online: 17 Nov 2024

Published by: NatureScot

Authors: Scott, M. S. & Humphries, G. & Irvin, C. & Peters-Grundy, R. & Vilela, R. & Southward, B. & Thompson, K.

Content type: Reports

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Solway Firth SAC Rocky Scar Ground Community Condition Monitoring 2014.

Published online: 16 Aug 2022

Published by: Natural England

Authors: Curtis, L. A.

Content type: Reports

This report presents the results of a study to monitor and assess the extent and condition of the intertidal rocky scars sub-feature on the English si...

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Marine Protected Area (MPA) Monitoring Programme: Lundy Special Area of Conservation (SAC) Monitoring Report 2017.

Published online: 26 May 2024

Published by: Natural England

Authors: Bolam, S. & McIlwaine, P. & Hawes, J. & Arosio, R.

Content type: Reports

This monitoring report contains data acquired during a dedicated survey carried out at the Lundy Special Area of Conservation (SAC), a marine protecte...

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Pilot study to validate an environmental DNA sampler for monitoring inshore fish communities.

Published online: 24 Mar 2021

Published by: Natural England

Authors: Mynott, S.

Content type: Reports

The utility of environmental DNA (eDNA) techniques for monitoring species diversity are gaining acceptance amongst industry and government decision-ma...

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Protecting juveniles, spawners or both: a practical statistical modelling approach for the design of marine protected areas.

Published online: 20 Jul 2020

Authors: Grüss, A. & Biggs, C. R. & Heyman, W. D. & Erisman, B.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Fish populations undertaking ontogenetic or spawning migrations pose challenges to marine protected area (MPA) planning because of the large extent of...

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