Marine Nature Conservation Review


Book Description

The Marine Nature Conservation Review of Great Britain (MNCR) commenced in 1987 with the main objectives of extending our knowledge of benthic marine habitats, communities and species, and identifying sites and species of nature conservation importance. This book presents a summary of the rationale and methods used in the MNCR.










Classification of Benthic Marine Biotopes of the North-east Atlantic


Book Description

Discusses the pioneering studies undertaken by the Marine Nature Conservation Review. This title aims to lay the basis for a system for the management and conservation of the benthic marine environment throughout the north-east Atlantic.










Coasts and Seas of the United Kingdom


Book Description

Sets out to collect and collate summary information that can provide an overview of coastal and marine resources and human activities at national and regional levels. This title provides data on: geology and physical environment; terrestrial coastal habitats; marine and estuarine environments; important species; and, more.




Sealochs in the Outer Hebrides


Book Description

Covers over 400 sites, presented in 26 area summaries, and includes comparable data from other organisations or previous studies. Data has also been analysed to classify the biotopes.




Sealochs in West Scotland


Book Description

Describes the marine biology of the coast of west Scotland, from the Mull of Kintyre to the Point of Ardnamurchan. In this work, each summary covers a marine inlet, such as a sealoch or a lagoon, or a stretch of open coast, and gives details of its physical and biological character, the habitats present, and nature conservation designations.