MarLIN publications

2024

Watson, A. & Tyler-Walters, H., 2024. Sensitivity Assessment of Contaminant Pressures - Maerl – Evidence Review. MarLIN (Marine Life Information Network), Marine Biological Association of the UK, Plymouth, pp. 61. [View report]

2023

Tyler-Walters, H., Tillin, H.M., d’Avack, E.A.S., Perry, F., Stamp, T., 2023. Marine Evidence-based Sensitivity Assessment (MarESA) – Guidance Manual.  Marine Life Information Network (MarLIN). Marine Biological Association of the UK, Plymouth, pp. 170. [View report]

Tyler-Walters, H. & Williams, E., 2023.  Sensitivity Assessment of Contaminant Pressures - Oyster species – Evidence Review.  MarLIN (Marine Life Information Network), Marine Biological Association of the UK, Plymouth, pp. 170. [View report]

Watson, A. & Tyler-Walters, H., 2023. Sensitivity Assessment of Contaminant Pressures - Anthozoa – Evidence Review.  MarLIN (Marine Life Information Network), Marine Biological Association of the UK, Plymouth, pp. 115. [View report]

Williams, E. & Tyler-Walters, H., 2023. Sensitivity Assessment of Contaminant Pressures – Selected Polychaetes – Evidence Review. MarLIN (Marine Life Information Network), Marine Biological Association of the UK, Plymouth, pp. 91. [View report]

Williams, E. & Tyler-Walters, H., 2023. Sensitivity Assessment of Contaminant Pressures – Selected Molluscs – Evidence Review. MarLIN (Marine Life Information Network), Marine Biological Association of the UK, Plymouth, pp. 79. [View report]

2022

Tyler-Walters, H., Williams, E., Mardle, M.J. & Lloyd, K.A., 2022.  Sensitivity Assessment of Contaminant Pressures - Approach Development, Application, and Evidence Reviews.  MarLIN (Marine Life Information Network), Marine Biological Association of the UK, Plymouth, pp. 192.  [View report] 

The evidence reviews and REA protocol can be viewed separately, although the complete report outlines the entire approach and its conclusions in further detail.

Tyler-Walters, H., Williams, E., Mardle, M.J. & Lloyd, K.A., 2022. Sensitivity Assessment of Contaminant Pressures - Rapid Evidence Assessment (REA) - Protocol. MarLIN (Marine Life Information Network), Marine Biological Association of the UK, Plymouth, pp. 18. [View report]

Tyler-Walters, H., Williams, E., Mardle, M.J. & Lloyd, K.A., 2022. Sensitivity Assessment of Contaminant Pressures - Mytilus spp. –Evidence Review. MarLIN (Marine Life Information Network), Marine Biological Association of the UK, Plymouth, pp. 62. [View report]

Tyler-Walters, H., Williams, E., Mardle, M.J. & Lloyd, K.A., 2022. Sensitivity Assessment of Contaminant Pressures –Seagrasses (inc. Zostera spp.) –Evidence Review. MarLIN (Marine Life Information Network), Marine Biological Association of the UK, Plymouth, pp. 47. [View report]

2020

Sinclair, R., Lacey, C., Tyler-Walters, H., Sparling, C. & Tillin, H.M., 2020. Developing FeAST for mobile marine species. Scottish Natural Heritage, Inverness, Research Report No. 1175, 94 pp. [View report] Available from: https://www.nature.scot/snh-research-report-1175-developing-feast-mobile-marine-species

Garrard, S.L. & Tyler-Walters, H., 2020. Habitat (biotope) sensitivity assessments for climate change pressures.  Report from the Marine Life Information Network (MarLIN), to Dept. for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) & Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC).  Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom, Plymouth, 21 pp. [View report]

2018

Tyler-Walters, H., Tillin, H.M., d’Avack, E.A.S., Perry, F. & Stamp, T., 2018. Marine Evidence-based Sensitivity Assessment (MarESA) – A Guide. Marine Life Information Network (MarLIN). Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom, Plymouth, 91 pp. [View report]

2017

Griffiths, C.A., Langmead, O.A., Readman, J.A.J., Tillin, H.M., 2017. Anchoring and Mooring Impacts in English and Welsh Marine Protected Areas: Reviewing sensitivity, activity, risk and management. A report to Defra Impacts Evidence Group from the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom, Plymouth. [View report] Available from: http://randd.defra.gov.uk/Default.aspx?Menu=Menu&Module=More&Location=None&ProjectID=19777&FromSearch=Y&Publisher=1&SearchText=ME6003&SortString=ProjectCode&SortOrder=Asc&Paging=10

2016

Tyler-Walters, H., James, B., Carruthers, M. (eds.), Wilding, C., Durkin, O., Lacey, C., Philpott, E., Adams, L., Chaniotis, P.D., Wilkes, P.T.V., Seeley, R., Neilly, M., Dargie, J. & Crawford-Avis, O.T., 2016. Descriptions of Scottish Priority Marine Features (PMFs). Scottish Natural Heritage Commissioned Report No. 406. 149 pp. [View report] Available from: https://www.nature.scot/snh-commissioned-report-406-descriptions-scottish-priority-marine-features-pmfs

2015

Costello, M.J., Claus, S., Dekeyzer, S., Vandepitte, L., Tuama, É.Ó., Lear, D. & Tyler-Walters, H., 2015. Biological and ecological traits of marine species. PeerJ, 3, e1201. DOI 10.7717/peerj.1201 http://dx.doi.org/10.7717/peerj.1201

2014

d’Avack, E.A.S., Tillin, H., Jackson, E.L. & Tyler-Walters, H., 2014. Assessing the sensitivity of seagrass bed biotopes to pressures associated with marine activities. Joint Nature Conservation Committee, Peterborough, JNCC Report No. 505, 83 pp. [View report] Available from: http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/PDF/Report_505_web.pdf

Gibb, N., Tillin, H.M., Pearce, B. & Tyler-Walters, H., 2014. Assessing the sensitivity of Sabellaria spinulosa reef biotopes to pressures associated with marine activities. Joint Nature Conservation Committee, Peterborough, JNCC report No. 504, 67 pp. [View report] Available from: http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/PDF/JNCC_Report_504_web.pdf

Hiscock, K., 2014. Revealing the reef: 10 years of marine life settling on ex-HMS Scylla. Presentation. Marine Biological Association of the UK, Plymouth. [View presentation].

Mainwaring, K., Tillin, H. & Tyler-Walters, H., 2014. Assessing the sensitivity of blue mussel beds to pressures associated with human activities. Joint Nature Conservation Committee, Peterborough, JNCC Report No. 506., 96 pp. [View report] Available from:http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/pdf/JNCC_Report_506_web.pdf

Tillin, H. & Tyler-Walters, H., 2014. Assessing the sensitivity of subtidal sedimentary habitats to pressures associated with marine activities. Phase 2 Report – Literature review and sensitivity assessments for ecological groups for circalittoral and offshore Level 5 biotopes.  Joint Nature Conservation Committee, Peterborough, JNCC Report No. 512B,  260 pp. [View report] Available from: http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/PDF/Report 512-B_phase2_web.pdf

Tillin, H. & Tyler-Walters, H., 2014. Assessing the sensitivity of subtidal sedimentary habitats to pressures associated with marine activities. Phase 1 Report: Rationale and proposed ecological groupings for Level 5 biotopes against which sensitivity assessments would be best undertaken. Joint Nature Conservation Committee, Peterborough, JNCC Report No. 512A,  68 pp. [View report] Available from: http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/page-6790

2013 

Hiscock, K., Bayley, D., Pade, N., Lacey, C., Cox, E. & Enever, R., 2013. Prioritizing action for recovery and conservation of marine species: a case study based on species of conservation importance around England. Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems, 23 (1), 88-110. DOI: 10.1002/aqc.2283

Tyler-Walters, H., 2013. ‘Dead’ Maerl Beds – a review of sensitivity to the effects of human activities and natural events. Report to Natural England from the Marine Life Information Network, Marine Biological Association of the UK. 45 pp.  [View report]

2012

Tyler-Walters, H., James, B.E., Wilding, C., Durkin, O., Lacey, C., Philpott, E., Adams, L., Chaniotis, P.D., Wilkes, P.T.V., Seeley, R., Neilly, M., Dargie, J. & Crawford-Avis, O.T., 2012. Descriptions of Marine Protected Area (MPA) search features. A report produced by MarLIN (Marine Life Information Network), SMRU Ltd., Scottish Natural Heritage and the Joint Nature Conservation Committee, for the Scottish Marine Protected Areas Project. Scottish Government, Edinburgh, 75 pp. [View report] Available from: http://www.gov.scot/Topics/marine/marine-environment/mpanetwork/engagement/140312/searchfeature

2011

Hiscock, K., Bayley, D., Pade, N., Cox, E. & Lacey, C., 2011. A recovery / conservation programme for marine species of conservation importance. A report to Natural England from the Marine Biological Association of the UK. Natural England Commissioned Reports, No. 065. [View report] Available from: http://publications.naturalengland.org.uk/publication/188085?category=10006

Jackson, E.L., Higgs, S., Allsop, T., Cawthray, A., Evans, J. & Langmead, O., 2011. Isles of Scilly Seagrass Mapping. Natural England Commissioned Reports, Number 087. [View report]  Available from: http://publications.naturalengland.org.uk/publication/43015

2010

Higgs, S., Seeley, B., Lear., D. Adams, L., Wilkes, P., Bilewitch, J. & Evans, J., 2010. Accessing and developing the required biophysical datasets and data layers for Marine Protected Areas network planning and wider marine spatial planning purposes. Report No 17: Task 2D. Mapping of Non-Native Species. Report to Defra. Contract number MB0102. [View report] Available from: http://randd.defra.gov.uk/Default.aspx?Menu=Menu&Module=More&Location=None&Completed=0&ProjectID=16368

Jackson, E.L., Langmead, O., Evans, J., Wilkes, P., Seeley, B., Lear D. & Tyler-Walters, H. 2010. Mapping Marine Benthic Biodiversity in Wales. CCW Contract Science Reports, Report No: 913, 88pp, Countryside Council for Wales, Bangor. [View report]

Langmead, O., Jackson, E.L., Griffiths, C., Wilkes, P., Neilly, M., Lear, D., Luckraft, I., Foggo, A. & Tyler-Walters, H., 2010. Accessing and developing the required biophysical datasets and data layers for Marine Protected Areas network planning and wider marine spatial planning purposes Report No. 20, Task 2F.UK marine benthic diversity layer. Report to the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs from the Marine Life Information Network (MarLIN). Plymouth: Marine Biological Association of the UK, subcontracted by ABPmer, Southampton. Defra Contract No. MB0102 Task 2F, Report No. 20. [View report] Available from: http://randd.defra.gov.uk/Default.aspx?Menu=Menu&Module=More&Location=None&Completed=0&ProjectID=16368

Roberts, C., Smith, C., Tillin, H. & Tyler-Walters, H., 2010. Review of existing approaches to evaluate marine habitat vulnerability to commercial fishing activities. Report to the Environment Agency from the Marine Life Information Network and ABP Marine Environmental Research Ltd. Environment Agency Evidence Report: SC080016/R3. [View report] Available from https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/review-of-existing-approaches-to-evaluate-marine-habitat-vulnerability-to-commercial-fishing-activities

Seeley, B., Higgs, S., Lear, D., Neilly, M., Wilkes, P., Campbell, M., Evans, J. & Adams, L., 2010. Accessing and developing the required biophysical datasets and data layers for Marine Protected Areas network planning and wider marine spatial planning purposes. Report No 16: Task 2C. Mapping of Protected Habitats. Report to Defra. Contract number MB0102. [View report] Available from: http://randd.defra.gov.uk/Default.aspx?Menu=Menu&Module=More&Location=None&Completed=0&ProjectID=16368

Seeley B., Lear D., Higgs S., Neilly M., Bilewitch, J., Evans, J., Wilkes, P. & Adams, L., 2010. Accessing and developing the required biophysical datasets and data layers for Marine Protected Areas network planning and wider marine spatial planning purposes. Report No 14: Task 2B. Mapping of species with limited mobility Report to Defra. Contract number MB0102. [View report] Available from: http://randd.defra.gov.uk/Default.aspx?Menu=Menu&Module=More&Location=None&Completed=0&ProjectID=16368

Tillin, H.M., Hull, S.C. & Tyler-Walters, H., 2010. Development of a sensitivity matrix (pressures-MCZ/MPA features). Report to the Department of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs from ABPmer, Southampton and the Marine Life Information Network (MarLIN). Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom, Plymouth, Defra Contract no. MB0102 Task 3A, Report no. 22. [View report] Available from: http://randd.defra.gov.uk/Default.aspx?Menu=Menu&Module=More&Location=None&Completed=0&ProjectID=16368

2009

Tyler-Walters, H., Rogers, S.I., Marshall, C.E. & Hiscock, K., 2009. A method to assess the sensitivity of sedimentary communities to fishing activities. Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems, 19, 285-300, DOI:10.1002/aqc.965. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aqc.965

Wilding, C., Jackson, E., Langmead, O.,Hiscock, K., Evans, J., Sewell, J., Oakley, J. & Tyler-Walters, H., 2009. Marine Health Check Update 2009.  Flagship Species Revisited.  Godalming, WWF-UK.  [View report]

2008

Jackson, E.L., Langmead, O., Evans, J., Ellis, R. & Tyler-Walters, H. 2008. Protecting nationally important marine Biodiversity in Wales. Report to the Wales Environment Link from the Marine Life Information Network (MarLIN). Plymouth: Marine Biological Association of the UK. [View final report]

Jackson, E.L., Hiscock, K., Evans, J., Seeley, B. & Lear, D., 2008. Investigating the existing coverage and subsequent gaps in protection and providing guidance on representativity and replication for a coherent network of Marine Protected Areas in England's territorial waters. Marine Life Information Network (MarLIN), Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom, Plymouth, Natural England Commissioned Reports, No. 018. [View final report]

Jackson, E.L., Langmead, O., Barnes, M., Tyler-Walters, H. & Hiscock, K., 2008. Identification of indicator species to represent the full range of benthic life history strategies for Lyme Bay and the consideration of the wider application for monitoring of Marine Protected Areas. Report to the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs from the Marine Life Information Network (MarLIN). Plymouth: Marine Biological Association of the UK. Defra Contract No. MB101 Milestone 2. [View final report]. Available from http://randd.defra.gov.uk/Document.aspx?Document=MB0101_7946_IR.pdf

Langmead, O., Mieszkowska, N., Ellis, R. & Hiscock, K., 2008. Rock and biogenic reef habitats: Review of indicators and identification of gaps. Report to the Joint Nature Conservation Committee from the Marine Biological Association. Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom, Plymouth, [View final report] 

Langmead, O., Jackson, E., Lear, D., Evans, J., Seeley, B. Ellis, R., Mieszkowska, N. & Tyler-Walters, H., 2008. The Review of Biodiversity for Marine Spatial Planning within the Firth of Clyde. Report to the SSMEI Clyde Pilot from the Marine Life Information Network (MarLIN). Plymouth: Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom. [Contract number R70073PUR]
[View the final report]

Seeley, B., Parr, J., Evans, J. & Lear, D.B., 2008. Establishing best practice for the documentation and dissemination of marine biological data. Report from the Marine Biological Association of the UK to COWRIE Ltd. Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom, Plymouth.

Sewell J., Pearce S., Bishop J. & Evans, J.L., 2008. Investigations to determine the potential risk for certain non-native species to be introduced to North Wales with mussel seed dredged from wild seed beds. Report to Countryside Council for Wales from the Marine Life Information Network (MarLIN). CCW Policy Research Report No. 06/3. pp 82
[View final report] 

Tyler-Walters, H. & Arnold, C., 2008. Sensitivity of Intertidal Benthic Habitats to Impacts Caused by Access to Fishing Grounds. Report to Cyngor Cefn Gwlad Cymru / Countryside Council for Wales from the Marine Life Information Network (MarLIN). Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom, Plymouth. [Contract no. FC 73-03-327] [View final report] 

2007

Hiscock, K. and Breckels, M., 2007. Marine Biodiversity Hotspots in the UK. A report identifying and protecting areas for marine biodiversity. WWF UK. [View final report] Available from Marine Biodiversity Hotspots in the UK. A report identifying and protecting areas for marine biodiversity. WWF UK. 

Sewell, J., Harris, R., Hinz, H., Votier, S. and Hiscock, K., 2007. An Assessment of the Impact of Selected Fishing Activities on European Marine Sites and a Review of Mitigation Measures. Report to the Seafish Industry Authority (Seafish). Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom, Plymouth, and the University of Plymouth, members of the Plymouth Marine Sciences Partnership (PMSP). [View final report] View on-line report database

2006

Hiscock, K., Marshall, C., Sewell, J. & Hawkins, S.J., 2006. The structure and functioning of marine ecosystems: an environmental protection and management perspective. Report to English Nature from the Marine Life Information Network (MarLIN). Marine Biological Association of the UK, Plymouth. [English Nature Research Reports, ENRR No. 699.]  [View final report]

Hiscock, K ., Harris, R. & Lukey, J., 2006. Nationally Important Marine Features and Biodiversity Action Plan Marine Priority Habitats and Species. Report to the Joint Nature Conservation Committee from the Marine Biological Association. Marine Biological Association of the UK, Plymouth. JNCC Contract F90-01-892.

Hiscock, K. & Tyler-Walters, H., 2006. Assessing the sensitivity of seabed species and biotopes - the Marine Life Information Network (MarLIN). Hydrobiologia, 555, 309-320. DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/s10750-005-1127-z

Tyler-Walters, H. & Hiscock, K., 2006. Using images to support marine stewardship - MarLIN and the MBA. In Charlesworth M.E. (ed.) Marine and coastal photographs and videos: their availability, uses and curation. Report for the Marine Environmental Data Action Group of the Inter-Agency Committee on Marine Science and Technology (IACMST). IACMST Information Document no. 13, November 2006 pp. 9-13.

2005

Ager, O.E.D., Heard, J., & Parr, J.R., 2005. Summary of time requirements and potential improvements for Marine Recorder data entry. Report to Joint Nature Conservation Committee from the Marine Life Information Network (MarLIN), JNCC Contract no. F90-01-784. Marine Biological Association of the UK, Plymouth.  [View final report] 

Hiscock, K. & Oakley, J., 2005. English Channel towed sledge seabed images. Phase 2: Analysis of selected tow images. Report to the Joint Nature Conservation Committee from the Marine Biological Association of the UK, JNCC. Contract F90-01-784. Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom, Plymouth. [View final report]

Hiscock, K., Sewell, J. & Oakley, J., 2005. Marine Health Check 2005. A report to gauge the health of the UK's sea life. Godalming: WWF-UK. [View final report] Available from http://assets.wwf.org.uk/downloads/marine_healthcheck05.pdf

Hiscock, K., Langmead, O., Warwick, R. and Smith, A., 2005. Identification of seabed indicator species to support implementation of the EU Habitats and Water Framework Directives. Second edition. Report to the Joint Nature Conservation Committee and the Environment Agency from the Marine Biological Association. Marine Biological Associationof the UK, Plymouth. JNCC Contract F90-01-705. 77 pp. [View final report]

Hiscock, K., Smith, A, Jenkins, S., Sewell, J. & Hawkins, S.J., 2005. Development of a hard substratum Benthic invertebrate Water Framework Directive compliant classification tool. Report to the Environment Agency and the Joint Nature Conservation Committee from the Marine Biological Association. Marine Biological Association of the UK, Plymouth. JNCC Contract F90-01-790. 54 pp + Annexes. [View final report]

Oakley, J. and Hiscock, K., 2005. English Channel towed sledge seabed images. Phase 1: scoping study and example analysis. Report to the Joint Nature Conservation Committee from the Marine Biological Association. Marine Biological Association of the UK, Plymouth. [JNCC Contract F90-01-784]. 39 pp. [View final report]

Sewell, J. & Hiscock, K., 2005. Effects of fishing within UK European Marine Sites: guidance for nature conservation agencies. Report to the Countryside Council for Wales, English Nature and Scottish Natural Heritage from the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom, Plymouth. [CCW Contract FC 73-03-214A]. 195 pp. [View final report]  [View on-line report database]

Tyler-Walters, H., 2005. Assessment of the Potential Impacts of Coasteering on Rocky Intertidal Habitats in Wales. Report to Cyngor Cefn Gwlad Cymru / Countryside Council for Wales from the Marine Life Information Network (MarLIN). Marine Biological Association of the UK, Plymouth. [CCW Contract no. NWR012] [View final report] 

Tyler-Walters, H. & Hiscock, K., 2005. Impact of human activities on benthic biotopes and species. Report to Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs from the Marine Life Information Network (MarLIN), contract no. CDEP 84/5/244. Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom, Plymouth, [View final report]

Tyler-Walters, H., Marshall, C., Hiscock, K., Hill, J.M., Budd, G.C., Rayment, W.J. and Jackson, A. 2005. Description, temporal variation, sensitivity and monitoring of important marine biotopes in Wales. Report to Cyngor Cefn Gwlad Cymru / Countryside Council for Wales from the Marine Life Information Network (MarLIN). Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom, Plymouth. [CCW Contract no. FC 73-023-255G]
[View Volume 1: Background 0.7Mb]  - [View Volume 2: Littoral biotopes 2.9Mb] [View Volume 3: Infralittoral biotopes 1.3Mb] 

2004

Hiscock, K., 2004. Identifying and managing marine protected areas: using science effectively. In Eremeev V.N. & RadchenkoV. (ed.) A Gateway to sustainable development. Proceedings of the 30th Pacem in Maribus. A year after Johannesburg. Ocean Governance and Sustainable Development: Ocean and Coasts - a Glimpse into the Future. Sevastopol: International Oceans Institute, pp. 261-265. [View final paper]

Hiscock, K. & Jones, H., 2004. Testing criteria for assessing national importance of marine species, biotopes (habitats) and landscapes. Report to Joint Nature Conservation Committee from the Marine Life Information Network (MarLIN), JNCC Contract no. F90-01-681. Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom, Plymouth, [View final report] 

Hiscock, K., Langmead, O. & Warwick, R., 2004. Identification of seabed indicator species from time-series and other studies to support implementation of the EU Habitats and Water Framework Directives. Report to the Joint Nature Conservation Committee and the Environment Agency from the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom, Plymouth.  JNCC Contract F90-01-705. 109 pp. [View final report] 

Hiscock, K., Southward, A.J., Tittley, I. & Hawkins, S.J., 2004. Effects of changing temperature on benthic marine life in Britain and Ireland. Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems, 14, 333-362.

Parr, J., Hiscock , K. & Lear, D., 2004. UK Seabed Biology Datasets Access Programme. Scoping Study and Infrastructure Development. Report to the UK National Biodiversity Network and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs from the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom, Plymouth. [View final report] 

Tyler-Walters, H. and Lear, D.B., 2004. Sensitivity mapping for Oil Pollution Incident Response. Report to Cyngor Cefn Gwlad Cymru / Countryside Council for Wales from the Marine Life Information Network (MarLIN). Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom, Plymouth. [Contract no. FC 73-02-282]. [View final report]

Tyler-Walters, H., Lear, D. and Allen J.H., 2004. Identifying offshore biotope complexes and their sensitivities. Report to Centre for Environmental, Fisheries, and Aquaculture Sciences from the Marine Life Information Network (MarLIN). Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom, Plymouth. [Sub contract reference A1148] [View final report] 

2003

Hiscock, K. and Kimmance, S., 2003. Review of current and historical time-series seabed biological studies in the UK and near Europe. Report from the Marine Biological Association to the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC Contract: F90-01-563).

Hiscock, K. & Tyler-Walters, H., 2003. Assessing the sensitivity of seabed biotopes to human activities and natural events. Edinburgh: Scottish Natural Heritage. [View MarLIN brochure]

Hiscock, K., Elliott, M., Laffoley, D. & Rogers, S., 2003. Data use and information creation: challenges and for marine scientists and for managers. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 46, 534 - 541.

Parr, J. & Ager, O.E.D., 2003. Collation of data on distribution of species and habitats in the Irish Sea. Report from the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom to the Joint Nature Conservation Committee, JNCC Contract: F90-01-592.
View reports: [Stage1] [Stage2] [Stage3 - consultation] 

Tyler-Walters, H. & Hiscock, K., 2003. A biotope sensitivity database to underpin delivery of the Habitats Directive and Biodiversity Action Plan in the seas around England and Scotland. Report to English Nature and Scottish Natural Heritage from the Marine Life Information Network (MarLIN). Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom, Plymouth. [English Nature Research Reports, ENRR No. 499.] [View final report]

Tyler-Walters, H., Lear, D.B. & Hiscock, K., 2003. Irish Sea Pilot - Mapping Sensitivity within Marine Landscapes. Report to English Nature and the Joint Nature Conservation Committee from the Marine Life Information Network (MarLIN). Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom, Plymouth [Contract no. F90-01-639] [View final report] 

2002

Hiscock, K., Tyler-Walters, H. & Jones, H., 2002. High Level Environmental Screening Study for Offshore Wind Farm Developments - Marine Habitats and Species Project. Report from the Marine Biological Association to the Department of Trade and Industry New & Renewable Energy Programme. (AEA Technology, Environment Contract: W/35/00632/00/00). [View final report] 

Tyler-Walters, H., Ager, O.E.D. & Hiscock, K., 2002. Development of a marine sensitivity mapping database and GIS integration. Stage 1. Review of current habitat and species information. Report to Cyngor Cefn Gwlad Cymru / Countryside Council for Wales from the Marine Life Information Network (MarLIN). Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom, Plymouth. [Contract no. FC 73-02-245] [View final report] 

2001

Hiscock, K., Southward, A., Tittley, I., Jory, A. & Hawkins, S., 2001. The impact of climate change on subtidal and intertidal benthic species in Scotland. Report to Scottish Natural Heritage from the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom, Plymouth. Edinburgh, Scottish Natural Heritage (Survey and Monitoring Series).
[View report] [View summary brochure.]

Tyler-Walters, H., Hiscock, K., Lear, D.B. and Jackson, A., 2001. Identifying species and ecosystem sensitivities. Report to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs from the Marine Life Information Network (MarLIN). Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom, Plymouth. Contract CW0826.

2000

Hiscock, K. (ed.), 2000. Using marine biological information in the electronic age. [CD-ROM/ On-line] Proceedings of a meeting held 19-21 July 1999, Plymouth. Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom, Plymouth.

1999

Baker, G.J., 1999. Access to seabed marine biological data. Methods for data cataloguing and acquisition. Report to the Joint Nature Conservation Committee from the Marine Life Information Network (MarLIN). Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom, Plymouth.
(View MarLIN Report No. 3.)

Hiscock, K, Jackson, A. & Lear, D., 1999. Assessing seabed species and ecosystem sensitivities: existing approaches and development, October 1999 edition.Report to the Department of Environment, Transport and the Regions from the Marine Life Information Network (MarLIN). Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom, Plymouth. [View MarLIN Report No. 1.] - ARCHIVE DOCUMENT
(See DEFRA Final Report above)

Lear, D., 1999. Assessing seabed species and ecosystems sensitivities. Software development scoping study. Report to the Department of the Environment Transport and the Regions from the Marine Life Information Network (MarLIN). Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom, Plymouth.
[View MarLIN Report No. 2.]

Tyler-Walters, H. & Jackson, A., 1999. Assessing seabed species and ecosystems sensitivities. Rationale and user guide, June 2000 edition. Report to the Department of the Environment Transport and the Regions from the Marine Life Information Network (MarLIN). Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom, Plymouth.
[View MarLIN Report No. 4.] ARCHIVE DOCUMENT (See DEFRA Final Report above)

Tyler-Walters, H. & Jackson, A., 1999. Assessing seabed species and ecosystems sensitivities. Appendices to the rationale and user guide.  View Appendix 4. - ARCHIVE DOCUMENT (See DEFRA Final Report above)