Publications
Selected publications
- Assessing the capacity of European regional seas to supply ecosystem services using marine status assessments (Journal article - 2020)
- Risk to the supply of ecosystem services across aquatic ecosystems (Journal article - 2019)
- Exploring variability in environmental impact risk from human activities across aquatic ecosystems (Journal article - 2019)
- Identifying barriers, conflict and opportunity in managing aquatic ecosystems (Journal article - 2019)
- Linking marine ecosystems with the services they supply: what are the relevant service providing units? (Journal article - 2018)
2024
Incorporating density‐dependent regulation into impact assessments for seabirds
Merrall, E., Green, J. A., Robinson, L. A., Butler, A., Wood, M. J., Newell, M. A., . . . Horswill, C. (n.d.). Incorporating density‐dependent regulation into impact assessments for seabirds. Journal of Applied Ecology. doi:10.1111/1365-2664.14750
2022
Secondary production increases with species richness but decreases with species evenness of benthic invertebrates
Clare, D. S., Culhane, F., & Robinson, L. A. (2022). Secondary production increases with species richness but decreases with species evenness of benthic invertebrates. OIKOS, 2022(4). doi:10.1111/oik.08629
2021
A temperature-dependent relationship between benthic invertebrate biomass and trawling pressure
Clare, D. S., Robinson, L. A., & Birchenough, S. N. R. (2021). A temperature-dependent relationship between benthic invertebrate biomass and trawling pressure. ICES Journal of Marine Science, 78(1), 82-88. doi:10.1093/icesjms/fsaa191
2020
Assessing the capacity of European regional seas to supply ecosystem services using marine status assessments
Culhane, F. E., Frid, C. L. J., Gelabert, E. R., Piet, G., White, L., & Robinson, L. A. (2020). Assessing the capacity of European regional seas to supply ecosystem services using marine status assessments. OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT, 190. doi:10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2020.105154
Approaches for Estimating the Supply of Ecosystem Services: Concepts for Ecosystem-Based Management in Coastal and Marine Environments
Culhane, F. E., Robinson, L. A., & Lillebø, A. I. (2020). Approaches for Estimating the Supply of Ecosystem Services: Concepts for Ecosystem-Based Management in Coastal and Marine Environments. In Ecosystem-Based Management, Ecosystem Services and Aquatic Biodiversity (pp. 105-126). Springer International Publishing. doi:10.1007/978-3-030-45843-0_6
Combining Methods to Establish Potential Management Measures for Invasive Species Elodea nutallii in Lough Erne Northern Ireland
O’Higgins, T. G., Culhane, F. E., O’Dwyer, B., Robinson, L. A., & Lago, M. (2020). Combining Methods to Establish Potential Management Measures for Invasive Species Elodea nutallii in Lough Erne Northern Ireland. In Ecosystem-Based Management, Ecosystem Services and Aquatic Biodiversity (pp. 445-459). Springer International Publishing. doi:10.1007/978-3-030-45843-0_23
Linkage Frameworks: An Exploration Tool for Complex Systems in Ecosystem-Based Management
Robinson, L. A., & Culhane, F. E. (2020). Linkage Frameworks: An Exploration Tool for Complex Systems in Ecosystem-Based Management. In Ecosystem-Based Management, Ecosystem Services and Aquatic Biodiversity (pp. 213-233). Springer International Publishing. doi:10.1007/978-3-030-45843-0_11
2019
Risk to the supply of ecosystem services across aquatic ecosystems
Culhane, F., Teixeira, H., Nogueira, A. J. A., Borgwardt, F., Trauner, D., Lillebo, A., . . . Robinson, L. A. (2019). Risk to the supply of ecosystem services across aquatic ecosystems. SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT, 660, 611-621. doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.12.346
Linking biodiversity to ecosystem services supply: Patterns across aquatic ecosystems
Teixeira, H., Lillebo, A. I., Culhane, F., Robinson, L., Trauner, D., Borgwardt, F., . . . Nogueira, A. J. A. (2019). Linking biodiversity to ecosystem services supply: Patterns across aquatic ecosystems. SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT, 657, 517-534. doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.11.440
An integrated risk-based assessment of the North Sea to guide ecosystem-based management
Piet, G., Culhane, F., Jongbloed, R., Robinson, L., Rumes, B., & Tamis, J. (2019). An integrated risk-based assessment of the North Sea to guide ecosystem-based management. SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT, 654, 694-704. doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.11.001
Exploring variability in environmental impact risk from human activities across aquatic ecosystems
Borgwardt, F., Robinson, L., Trauner, D., Teixeira, H., Nogueira, A. J. A., Lillebo, A. I., . . . Culhane, F. (2019). Exploring variability in environmental impact risk from human activities across aquatic ecosystems. SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT, 652, 1396-1408. doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.10.339
Introducing the H2020 AQUACROSS project: Knowledge, Assessment, and Management for AQUAtic Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services aCROSS EU policies
Lago, M., Boteler, B., Rouillard, J., Abhold, K., Jaehnig, S. C., Iglesias-Campos, A., . . . Hugh, M. (2019). Introducing the H2020 AQUACROSS project: Knowledge, Assessment, and Management for AQUAtic Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services aCROSS EU policies. SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT, 652, 320-329. doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.10.076
Identifying barriers, conflict and opportunity in managing aquatic ecosystems
Robinson, L. A., Blincow, H. L., Culhane, F. E., & O'Higgins, T. (2019). Identifying barriers, conflict and opportunity in managing aquatic ecosystems. SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT, 651, 1992-2002. doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.10.020
2018
Influence of detached macroalgae on fish size and condition in nearshore habitats
Gomes, M. P., de Albuquerque, C. Q., Andrades, R., Martins, A. S., Robinson, L. A., & Spencer, M. (2018). Influence of detached macroalgae on fish size and condition in nearshore habitats. ESTUARINE COASTAL AND SHELF SCIENCE, 211, 227-237. doi:10.1016/j.ecss.2017.08.023
Linking marine ecosystems with the services they supply: what are the relevant service providing units?
Culhane, F. E., Frid, C., Gelabert, E. R., White, L., & Robinson, L. A. (2018). Linking marine ecosystems with the services they supply: what are the relevant service providing units?. Ecological Applications, 28(7), 1740-1751. doi:10.1002/eap.1779
2017
Explaining ecological shifts: the roles of temperature and primary production in the long-term dynamics of benthic faunal composition
Clare, D. S., Spencer, M., Robinson, L. A., & Frid, C. L. J. (2017). Explaining ecological shifts: the roles of temperature and primary production in the long-term dynamics of benthic faunal composition. OIKOS, 126(8), 1123-1133. doi:10.1111/oik.03661
Ecological risk assessments to guide decision-making: Methodology matters
Piet, G. J., Knights, A. M., Jongbloed, R. H., Tamis, J. E., de Vries, P., & Robinson, L. A. (2017). Ecological risk assessments to guide decision-making: Methodology matters. Environmental Science & Policy, 68, 1-9. doi:10.1016/j.envsci.2016.11.009
2016
Species-Specific Effects on Ecosystem Functioning Can Be Altered by Interspecific Interactions
Clare, D. S., Spencer, M., Robinson, L. A., & Frid, C. L. J. (2016). Species-Specific Effects on Ecosystem Functioning Can Be Altered by Interspecific Interactions. PLOS ONE, 11(11). doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0165739
Changes in behaviour drive inter-annual variability in the at-sea distribution of northern gannets
Warwick-Evans, V., Atkinson, P. W., Arnould, J. P. Y., Gauvain, R., Soanes, L., Robinson, L. A., & Green, J. A. (2016). Changes in behaviour drive inter-annual variability in the at-sea distribution of northern gannets. MARINE BIOLOGY, 163(7). doi:10.1007/s00227-016-2922-y
Species densities, biological interactions and benthic ecosystem functioning: an <i>in situ</i> experiment
Clare, D. S., Spencer, M., Robinson, L. A., & Frid, C. L. J. (2016). Species densities, biological interactions and benthic ecosystem functioning: an <i>in situ</i> experiment. MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES, 547, 149-161. doi:10.3354/meps11650
Predictive Modelling to Identify Near-Shore, Fine-Scale Seabird Distributions during the Breeding Season
Warwick-Evans, V. C., Atkinson, P. W., Robinson, L. A., & Green, J. A. (2016). Predictive Modelling to Identify Near-Shore, Fine-Scale Seabird Distributions during the Breeding Season. PLOS ONE, 11(3). doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0150592
2015
A spatially resolved pressure-based approach to evaluate combined effects of human activities and management in marine ecosystems
Goodsir, F., Bloomfield, H. J., Judd, A. D., Kral, F., Robinson, L. A., & Knights, A. M. (2015). A spatially resolved pressure-based approach to evaluate combined effects of human activities and management in marine ecosystems. ICES JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE, 72(8), 2245-2256. doi:10.1093/icesjms/fsv080
Community variability and ecological functioning: 40 years of change in the North Sea benthos
Clare, D. S., Robinson, L. A., & Frid, C. L. J. (2015). Community variability and ecological functioning: 40 years of change in the North Sea benthos. MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH, 107, 24-34. doi:10.1016/j.marenvres.2015.03.012
Evaluation of ecosystem-based marine management strategies based on risk assessment
Piet, G. J., Jongbloed, R. H., Knights, A. M., Tamis, J. E., Paijmans, A. J., van der Sluis, M. T., . . . Robinson, L. A. (2015). Evaluation of ecosystem-based marine management strategies based on risk assessment. Biological Conservation, 186, 158-166. doi:10.1016/j.biocon.2015.03.011
Time-in-area represents foraging activity in a wide-ranging pelagic forager
Warwick-Evans, V., Atkinson, P. W., Gauvain, R. D., Robinson, L. A., Arnould, J. P. Y., & Green, J. A. (2015). Time-in-area represents foraging activity in a wide-ranging pelagic forager. MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES, 527, 233-246. doi:10.3354/meps11262
An exposure-effect approach for evaluating ecosystem-wide risks from human activities
Knights, A. M., Piet, G. J., Jongbloed, R. H., Tamis, J. E., White, L., Akoglu, E., . . . Robinson, L. A. (2015). An exposure-effect approach for evaluating ecosystem-wide risks from human activities. ICES JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE, 72(3), 1105-1115. doi:10.1093/icesjms/fsu245
A pathway to identifying and valuing cultural ecosystem services: An application to marine food webs
Baulcomb, C., Fletcher, R., Lewis, A., Akoglu, E., Robinson, L., von Almen, A., . . . Glenk, K. (2015). A pathway to identifying and valuing cultural ecosystem services: An application to marine food webs. ECOSYSTEM SERVICES, 11, 128-139. doi:10.1016/j.ecoser.2014.10.013
Behaviour influences larval dispersal in shelf sea gyres: <i>Nephrops norvegicus</i> in the Irish Sea
Phelps, J. J. C., Polton, J. A., Souza, A. J., & Robinson, L. A. (2015). Behaviour influences larval dispersal in shelf sea gyres: <i>Nephrops norvegicus</i> in the Irish Sea. MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES, 518, 177-191. doi:10.3354/meps11040
2014
A step-wise process of decision-making under uncertainty when implementing environmental policy
Knights, A. M., Culhane, F., Hussain, S. S., Papadopoulou, K. N., Piet, G. J., Raakaer, J., . . . Robinson, L. A. (2014). A step-wise process of decision-making under uncertainty when implementing environmental policy. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY, 39, 56-64. doi:10.1016/j.envsci.2014.02.010
2013
Assessing the sensitivity of habitats to fishing: from seabed maps to sensitivity maps
Eno, N. C., Frid, C. L. J., Hall, K., Ramsay, K., Sharp, R. A. M., Brazier, D. P., . . . Robinson, L. A. (2013). Assessing the sensitivity of habitats to fishing: from seabed maps to sensitivity maps. JOURNAL OF FISH BIOLOGY, 83(4), 826-846. doi:10.1111/jfb.12132
Predicting free-space occupancy on novel artificial structures by an invasive intertidal barnacle using a removal experiment.
Bracewell, S. A., Robinson, L. A., Firth, L. B., & Knights, A. M. (2013). Predicting free-space occupancy on novel artificial structures by an invasive intertidal barnacle using a removal experiment.. PloS one, 8(9), e74457. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0074457
The mobilisation of sediment and benthic infauna by scallop dredges.
O'Neill, F. G., Robertson, M., Summerbell, K., Breen, M., & Robinson, L. A. (2013). The mobilisation of sediment and benthic infauna by scallop dredges.. Marine environmental research, 90, 104-112. doi:10.1016/j.marenvres.2013.06.003
Hydrodynamic timescales in a hyper-tidal region of freshwater influence
Phelps, J. J. C., Polton, J. A., Souza, A. J., & Robinson, L. A. (2013). Hydrodynamic timescales in a hyper-tidal region of freshwater influence. CONTINENTAL SHELF RESEARCH, 63, 13-22. doi:10.1016/j.csr.2013.04.027
Identifying common pressure pathways from a complex network of human activities to support ecosystem-based management.
Knights, A. M., Koss, R. S., & Robinson, L. A. (2013). Identifying common pressure pathways from a complex network of human activities to support ecosystem-based management.. Ecological applications : a publication of the Ecological Society of America, 23(4), 755-765. doi:10.1890/12-1137.1
Evaluating the risks to marine ecosystems from human activities using an exposure-effect approach
Knights, A. M., Piet, G. J., Jongbloed, R., & Robinson, L. A. (2013). Evaluating the risks to marine ecosystems from human activities using an exposure-effect approach. Biological Conservation.
2012
Cleft, crevice, or the inner thigh: 'another place' for the establishment of the invasive barnacle Austrominius modestus (Darwin, 1854).
Bracewell, S. A., Spencer, M., Marrs, R. H., Iles, M., & Robinson, L. A. (2012). Cleft, crevice, or the inner thigh: 'another place' for the establishment of the invasive barnacle Austrominius modestus (Darwin, 1854).. PloS one, 7(11), e48863. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0048863
An environmental assessment of risk in achieving good environmental status to support regional prioritisation of management in Europe
Breen, P., Robinson, L. A., Rogers, S. I., Knights, A. M., Piet, G., Churilova, T., . . . Thomsen, F. (2012). An environmental assessment of risk in achieving good environmental status to support regional prioritisation of management in Europe. Marine Policy, 36(5), 1033-1043. doi:10.1016/j.marpol.2012.02.003
Region-wide changes in marine ecosystem dynamics: state-space models to distinguish trends from step changes
Spencer, M., Mieszkowska, N., Robinson, L. A., Simpson, S. D., Burrows, M. T., Birchenough, S. N. R., . . . Frid, C. L. J. (2012). Region-wide changes in marine ecosystem dynamics: state-space models to distinguish trends from step changes. GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY, 18(4), 1270-1281. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2486.2011.02620.x
The ecosystem approach to marine planning and management–the road ahead
Kidd, S., Plater, A. J., & Frid, C. (2012). The ecosystem approach to marine planning and management–the road ahead. In The Ecosystem Approach to Marine Planning and Management (Vol. 9781849775533, pp. 205-219). doi:10.4324/9781849775533
2011
Marine biology in time and space
Green, J. A., Paramor, O. A. L., Robinson, L. A., Spencer, M., Watts, P. C., & Frid, C. L. J. (2011). Marine biology in time and space. MARINE ECOLOGY-AN EVOLUTIONARY PERSPECTIVE, 32, V-VII. doi:10.1111/j.1439-0485.2011.00444.x
Temporal change in UK marine communities: trends or regime shifts?
Spencer, M., Birchenough, S. N. R., Mieszkowska, N., Robinson, L. A., Simpson, S. D., Burrows, M. T., . . . Frid, C. L. J. (2011). Temporal change in UK marine communities: trends or regime shifts?. MARINE ECOLOGY-AN EVOLUTIONARY PERSPECTIVE, 32, 10-24. doi:10.1111/j.1439-0485.2010.00422.x
Temporal change in UK marine communities: trends or regime shifts?
Spencer, M., Birchenough, S. N. R., Mieszkowska, N., Robinson, L. A., Simpson, S. D., Burrows, M. T., . . . Frid, C. L. J. (2011). Temporal change in UK marine communities: trends or regime shifts?. Marine Ecology: An Evolutionary Perspective, 32, 1-15. doi:10.1111/j.1439-0485.2010.00422.x
2010
An ex ante ecological economic assessment of the benefits arising from marine protected areas designation in the UK
Hussain, S. S., Winrow-Giffin, A., Moran, D., Robinson, L. A., Fofana, A., Paramor, O. A. L., & Frid, C. L. J. (2010). An ex ante ecological economic assessment of the benefits arising from marine protected areas designation in the UK. ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS, 69(4), 828-838. doi:10.1016/j.ecolecon.2009.10.007
Length–weight relationships of 216 North Sea benthic invertebrates and fish
Robinson, L. A., Greenstreet, S. P. R., Reiss, H., Callaway, R., Craeymeersch, J., de Boois, I., . . . Lancaster, J. (2010). Length–weight relationships of 216 North Sea benthic invertebrates and fish. Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom, 90(1), 95-104. doi:10.1017/s0025315409991408
Unsuitability of TAC management within an ecosystem approach to fisheries: An ecological perspective
Reiss, H., Greenstreet, S. P. R., Robinson, L., Ehrich, S., Jørgensen, L. L., Piet, G. J., & Wolff, W. J. (2010). Unsuitability of TAC management within an ecosystem approach to fisheries: An ecological perspective. Journal of Sea Research, 63(2), 85-92. doi:10.1016/j.seares.2009.10.003
2009
Effects of fishing disturbance on benthic communities and secondary production within an intensively fished area
Reiss, H., Greenstreet, S. P. R., Sieben, K., Ehrich, S., Piet, G. J., Quirijns, F., . . . Kröncke, I. (2009). Effects of fishing disturbance on benthic communities and secondary production within an intensively fished area. Marine Ecology Progress Series, 394, 201-213. doi:10.3354/meps08243
Observing change in a North Sea benthic system: A 33 year time series
Frid, C. L. J., Garwood, P. R., & Robinson, L. A. (2009). Observing change in a North Sea benthic system: A 33 year time series. JOURNAL OF MARINE SYSTEMS, 77(3), 227-236. doi:10.1016/j.jmarsys.2008.01.011
The North Sea benthic system: a 36 year time-series
Frid, C. L. J., Garwood, P. R., & Robinson, L. A. (2009). The North Sea benthic system: a 36 year time-series. Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom, 89(1), 1-10. doi:10.1017/s0025315408002956
The North Sea benthic system: a 36 year time-series
Frid, C. L. J., Garwood, P. R., & Robinson, L. A. (2009). The North Sea benthic system: a 36 year time-series. JOURNAL OF THE MARINE BIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED KINGDOM, 89(1), 1-10. doi:10.1017/S0025315408002956
2008
Historical marine ecology: Examining the role of fisheries in changes in North Sea benthos
Robinson, L. A., & Frid, C. L. J. (2008). Historical marine ecology: Examining the role of fisheries in changes in North Sea benthos. AMBIO, 37(5), 362-371. doi:10.1579/07-A-300.1
Assessing the ecological sustainability of bottom fishing
Robinson, L., Hall, K., Winrow-Giffin, A., Paramor, O. A. L., & Frid, C. L. J. (2008). Assessing the ecological sustainability of bottom fishing. Aquatic Conservation.
Assessment of technical mitigation measures in the ecosystem approach to fisheries management.
Depestele, J., Piet, G. J., Robinson, L., Polet, H., & Vincx, M. (2008). Assessment of technical mitigation measures in the ecosystem approach to fisheries management.. Communications in agricultural and applied biological sciences, 73(1), 123-126.
2007
Mapping the sensitivity of benthic habitats to fishing in Welsh waters- development of a protocol.
Hall, K., Winrow-Giffin, O. A. L., Paramor, L. A., Robinson, L. A., & Frid, C. L. J. (2007). Mapping the sensitivity of benthic habitats to fishing in Welsh waters- development of a protocol.. Bangor: CCW.
Marine Bill - Marine Nature Conservation Proposals: Valuing the benefits.
Moran, D., Hussain, S., Fofana, A., Frid, C., Paramor, O., Robinson, L., & Winrow-Giffin, A. (2007). Marine Bill - Marine Nature Conservation Proposals: Valuing the benefits.. Edinburgh: Scottish Agricultural College.
Potential pressure indicators for fishing, and their data requirements
Piet, G. J., Quirijns, F. J., Robinson, L., & Greenstreet, S. P. R. (2007). Potential pressure indicators for fishing, and their data requirements. ICES Journal of Marine Science, 64(1), 110-121. doi:10.1093/icesjms/fsl006
2005
'Integrated ecosystem assessments for regional pilot projects'
Robinson, L. A., Rogers, S., Piet, G. J., & Rice, J. (2005). 'Integrated ecosystem assessments for regional pilot projects'. In ICES Annual Science Conference (pp. xxx). Aberdeen: International Council for the Exploration of the Seas.
'The importance of including spatial dynamics in models of fisheries disturbance'
Robinson, L. A., Greenstreet, S. P. R., & Piet, G. J. (2005). 'The importance of including spatial dynamics in models of fisheries disturbance'. In ICES Annual Science Conference (pp. xxx). Aberdeen: International Council for the Exploration of the Seas.
Extrapolating extinctions and extirpations: Searching for a pre-fishing state of the benthos
Robinson, L. A., & Frid, C. L. J. (2005). Extrapolating extinctions and extirpations: Searching for a pre-fishing state of the benthos. BENTHIC HABITATS AND THE EFFECTS OF FISHING, 41, 619-628. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
Muddy thinking: Ecosystem-based management of marine benthos
Frid, C. L. J., Robinson, L. A., & Bremner, J. (2005). Muddy thinking: Ecosystem-based management of marine benthos. Benthic Habitats and the Effects of Fishing, 41, 651-665. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
2003
'The Ecological Disturbance of Fishing in Demersal Fish and Benthic Invertebrate Communities'
Robinson, L. A. (2003). 'The Ecological Disturbance of Fishing in Demersal Fish and Benthic Invertebrate Communities'. Aberdeen: FRS Marine Laboratory.
Dynamic ecosystem models and the evaluation of ecosystem effects of fishing: can we make meaningful predictions?
Robinson, L. A., & Frid, C. L. J. (2003). Dynamic ecosystem models and the evaluation of ecosystem effects of fishing: can we make meaningful predictions?. AQUATIC CONSERVATION-MARINE AND FRESHWATER ECOSYSTEMS, 13(1), 5-20. doi:10.1002/aqc.506
2002
'Extrinsic control of a shelf sea ecosystem: Multi-decadal dynamics in the North Sea: Implications for management'
Robinson, L. A., & Frid, C. L. J. (2002). 'Extrinsic control of a shelf sea ecosystem: Multi-decadal dynamics in the North Sea: Implications for management'. In International Council for the Exploration of the Seas (ICES) Annual Science Conference (pp. 20). Copenhagen: ICES.
2000
'Ecological reference points for North Sea benthos: Can we manage benthic biodiversity?'
Frid, C. L. J., & Robinson, L. A. (2000). 'Ecological reference points for North Sea benthos: Can we manage benthic biodiversity?'. In International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) Annual Science Conference (pp. 15). Brugge: ICES.