The Ecology of Poole Harbour

Content: 
Preface
Page v
John Humphreys

Acknowledgements
Page viii
John Humphreys

Poole Harbour Study Group
Pages ix-x

Contributors
Pages xi-xiv

Introduction: Poole Harbour in context Original Research Article
Pages 1-7
John Humphreys, Vincent May

1. The geology of Poole Harbour Original Research Article
Pages 9-23
Andy Gale

2. Geomorphology of Poole Harbour Original Research Article
Pages 25-34
Vincent May

3. Salinity and tides in Poole Harbour: Estuary or lagoon? Original Research Article
Pages 35-47
John Humphreys

4. The vegetation of Poole Harbour Original Research Article
Pages 49-59
Bryan Edwards

5. Physical and ecological aspects of the Poole Harbour reedbeds Original Research Article
Pages 61-70
Kevin Cook

6. History and ecology of Spartina anglica in Poole Harbour Original Research Article
Pages 71-90
Alan Raybould

7. Macro-invertebrate fauna in the intertidal mudflats Original Research Article
Pages 91-108
Richard Caldow, Selwyn McGrorty, Andrew West, Sara E.A.le V. dit Durell, Richard Stillman, Sheila Anderson

8. Sub-tidal ecology of Poole Harbour — An overview Original Research Article
Pages 109-130
Peter Dyrynda

9. Zooplankton distribution in Poole Harbour Original Research Article
Pages 131-137
Paola Barbuto, Eunice Pinn, Antony Jensen

10. The important birds of Poole Harbour: Population changes since 1998 Original Research Article
Pages 139-147
Bryan Pickess

11. Otters in Poole Harbour Original Research Article
Pages 149-157
Bronwen Bruce

12. Non-native species in and around Poole Harbour Original Research Article
Pages 159-162
John Underhill-Day, Peter Dyrynda

13. The Manila Clam in Poole Harbour Original Research Article
Pages 163-173
Antony Jensen, John Humphreys, Richard Caldow, Chris Cesar

14. Ecological impacts of Sika Deer on Poole Harbour saltmarshes Original Research Article
Pages 175-188
Anita Diaz, Eunice Pinn, Justine Hannaford

15. Sika Deer trampling and saltmarsh creek erosion: Preliminary investigation Original Research Article
Pages 189-193
Craig House, Vincent May, Anita Diaz

16. Marine fisheries of Poole Harbour Original Research Article
Pages 195-203
Antony Jensen, Ian Carrier, Neil Richardson

17. Ecological effects of pump-scoop dredging for cockles on the intertidal benthic community Original Research Article
Pages 205-218
Linda Parker, Eunice Pinn

18. Water quality and pollution monitoring in Poole Harbour Original Research Article
Pages 219-222
Julian Wardlaw

19. Sediment quality and benthic invertebrates in Holes Bay Original Research Article
Pages 223-229
Fiona Bowles, Paul English

20. Macroalgal mat development and associated changes in infaunal biodiversity Original Research Article
Pages 231-237
Eunice Pinn, Martin Jones

21. Predicting habitat change in Poole Harbour using aerial photography Original Research Article
Pages 239-253
Katie Born

22. Poole Harbour european marine site Original Research Article
Pages 255-258
Helen Powell

Conclusion: Science, development and management Original Research Article
Pages 259-262
John Humphreys, Vincent May

Index
Pages 263-282