Guidelines, Procedures, Protocols, Standards etc
Taxonomic Discrimination Protocol (TDP) Development
Worsfold, T.M., Hall, D.J. & O'Reilly, M. (Ed.). 2023. Development of standard recording policies for laboratory analysis of north-east Atlantic macrobenthos samples, including a draft Taxonomic Discrimination Protocol (TDP) down to Family level. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. 48pp, August 2023.
Associated files (also embedded in main PDF document):
This is a draft Taxonomic Discrimination Protocol for benthic samples covering taxa down to Family level, with discursive and comparative notes (with policies from participating laboratories) at lower levels for some groups. It is a consultation document that will not be used for audits without extensive further discussion. Please contact NMBAQC with any comments that may be useful for the development of future versions (please include “TDP v1 Feedback” in the email subject line).
Experts Workshop - Guideline for Presenters, 2023
Worsfold, T.M., 2023. Benthic invertebrate experts taxonomic workshops. Guidelines for presenters. Version 1: July 2023. 2pp, July 2023.
Benthic Invertebrate Component Scheme Standards, 2010
Hall, D.J., 2010. National Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Description of Scheme Standards for the Benthic Invertebrate Component From Scheme Year 8 (2001/02). Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. 4pp, February 2010.
Laboratory Reference Protocol
Hall, D.J. and Worsfold, T.M., 2017. Benthic Invertebrate component - Laboratory Reference Protocol. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. 5pp, August 2017
Ring Test Protocol
Worsfold, T.M. and Hall, D.J., 2017. Benthic Invertebrate component - Ring Test Protocol. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. 6pp, August 2017
Own Sample Exercise Protocol
Worsfold, T.M. and Hall, D.J., 2017. Benthic Invertebrate component - Own Sample Exercise Protocol. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. 16pp, August 2017
Review of recording and identification policy differences
Worsfold, T.M., Hall, D.J., 2017. Review of recording and identification policy differences in Benthic Invertebrate Component exercises (OS, LR, MB) for Scheme Operation 2014 - 2016 (Years 21, 22, 23). Report to the NMBAQC Scheme committee and participants. 18pp, July 2017
Own Sample Interim Report Review and Remedial Action Processes
Hall, D.J., 2016. Benthic Invertebrate component – Own Sample Interim Report Review and Remedial Action Processes. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme committee and participants. 5pp, June 2016
Guidelines for processing marine macrobenthic invertebrate samples - June 2010
Worsfold, T.M., Hall, D.J. & O'Reilly, M. (Ed.). 2010. Guidelines for processing marine macrobenthic invertebrate samples: a Processing Requirements Protocol: Version 1.0, June 2010. Unicomarine Report NMBAQCMbPRP to the NMBAQC Committee. 33pp.
Standard Operating Procedure Review - 2002
Cooper K.M. & Rees, H.L., 2002. National Marine Biological Control Scheme (NMBAQC): Review of Standard Operating Procedures. NMBAQC/CEFAS Science Series, Aquatic Environment Protection: Analytical Methods No.13. 57pp.
Oligochaeta Questionnaire - July 2002
Hall, D.J. and Worsfold, T.M., 2002. National Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Oligochaeta Questionnaire Report: Including provisional NMMP standard policy for oligochaete identification. Report to the NMBAQC Committee and Scheme participants. Unicomarine Report NMBAQColigquest, 28pp., July 2002.
Sorting Methods Questionaire - August 2001
Worsfold, T.M and Hall, D.J., 2001. National Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Sorting Methods Questionnaire. Report to the NMBAQC Committee and Scheme participants. Unicomarine Report NMBAQCsortmeth, 18pp., August 2001.
Own Sample Standards Review - April 2001
Unicomarine, 2001. National Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Own Sample Format and Standards Review: Current Problems and Proposed Solutions. Report to the NMBAQC Committee. Unicomarine Report NMBAQCosrev01, 8pp., April 2001.
Proceedings of the Humber Benthic Field Methods Workshop, Hull University 1997. Collection and processing of macrobenthic samples from soft sediments: a best practice review
Proudfoot, R.K., Elliott, M.E., Dyer, M.F., Barnett, B.E., Allen, J.H., Proctor, N.L., Cutts, N.D., Nikitik, C., Turner, G., Breen, J., Hemmingway, K.L. & Mackie, T. 2003. R&D Technical Report E1-135/TR, Environment Agency, Bristol, 128pp.
Annual Reports
Benthic Invertebrate Component Annual Report 2023/2024 (Year 30)
Worsfold, T.M., Hall, D.J., and O’Reilly, M. (Ed.), 2024. Benthic Invertebrate Component Annual Report. Scheme Operation 2023/2024 (Year 30). A report from the contractor to the NMBAQC Scheme co-ordinating committee. 28pp, August 2024
Benthic Invertebrate Component Annual Report 2022/2023 (Year 29)
Worsfold, T.M., Hall, D.J., and O’Reilly, M. (Ed.), 2024. Benthic Invertebrate Component Annual Report. Scheme Operation 2022/2023 (Year 29). A report from the contractor to the NMBAQC Scheme co-ordinating committee. 30pp, January 2024
Benthic Invertebrate Component Annual Report, 2021/2022 (Year 28)
Worsfold, T.M., Hall, D.J., and O’Reilly, M. (Ed.), 2023. Benthic Invertebrate Component Annual Report. Scheme Operation 2021/2022 (Year 28). A report from the contractor to the NMBAQC Scheme co-ordinating committee. 29pp, July 2023
Benthic Invertebrate Component Annual Report, 2020/2021 (Year 27)
Worsfold, T.M., Hall, D.J., and O’Reilly, M. (Ed.), 2022. Benthic Invertebrate Component Annual Report. Scheme Operation 2020/2021 (Year 27). A report from the contractor to the NMBAQC Scheme co-ordinating committee. 28pp, January 2022
Benthic Invertebrate Component Annual Report, 2019/2020 (Year 26)
Worsfold, T.M., Hall, D.J., and O’Reilly, M. (Ed.), 2021. Benthic Invertebrate Component Annual Report. Scheme Operation 2019/2020 (Year 26). A report from the contractor to the NMBAQC Scheme co-ordinating committee. 29pp, March 2021
Benthic Invertebrate Component Annual Report, 2018/2019 (Year 25)
Worsfold, T.M., Hall, D.J., and O’Reilly, M. (Ed.), 2019. Benthic Invertebrate Component Annual Report. Scheme Operation 2018/2019 (Year 25). A report from the contractor to the NMBAQC Scheme co-ordinating committee. 30pp, August 2019
Benthic Invertebrate Component Annual Report, 2017/2018 (Year 24)
Worsfold, T.M., Hall, D.J., and O’Reilly, M. (Ed.), 2018. Benthic Invertebrate Component Annual Report. Scheme Operation 2017/2018 (Year 24). A report from the contractor to the NMBAQC Scheme co-ordinating committee. 28pp, July 2018
Benthic Invertebrate Component Annual Report, 2016/2017 (Year 23)
Hall, D.J., Worsfold, T.M., and O’Reilly, M. (Ed.), 2017. Benthic Invertebrate Component Annual Report. Scheme Operation 2016/2017 (Year 23). A report from the contractor to the NMBAQC Scheme co-ordinating committee. 26pp, August 2017
Benthic Invertebrate Component Annual Report, 2015/2016 (Year 22)
Milner, C., Hall, D.J., and O’Reilly, M., 2016. Benthic Invertebrate component - Report from the contractor. Scheme Operation 2015/2016 (Year 22). A report to the NMBAQC Scheme co-ordinating committee. 27pp, July 2016
Benthic Invertebrate Component Annual Report, Year 21 (2014/15)
Milner, C., Hall, D.J., and O’Reilly, M., 2016. Benthic Invertebrate component - Report from the contractor. Scheme Operation - Year 21 2014/15. A report to the NMBAQC Scheme co-ordinating committee. 34pp, June 2016
Benthic Invertebrate Component Annual Report, Year 20 (2013/14)
Milner, C., Hall, D. and O'Reilly, M., 2016. Benthic Invertebrate component - Report from the contractor. Scheme Operation - Year 20 2013/14. A report to the NMBAQC Scheme co-ordinating committee. 31pp, Jan 2016.
Benthic Invertebrate Component Annual Report, Year 19 (2012/13)
Barnich, R., 2014. Benthic Invertebrate component - Report from the contractor. Scheme Operation - Year 19 2012/13. A report to the NMBAQC Scheme co-ordinating committee. 27pp, June 2014.
Benthic Invertebrate Component Annual Report, Year 18 (2011/12)
Barnich, R., 2014. Benthic Invertebrate component - Report from the contractor. Scheme Operation - Year 18 2011/12. A report to the NMBAQC Scheme co-ordinating committee. 27pp, January 2014.
Summary of CSEMP Own Sample Audits 1999 to 2008
Hall, D.J. and Worsfold, T.M. 2012. Summary of CSEMP Own Sample Audits 1999 to 2008. Thomson Unicomarine Report NMBAQCcsempOS9908 to the NMBAQC Committee. 37pp, April 2012.
Benthic Invertebrate Component Annual Report, Year 17 (2010/11)
Hall, D., 2012. Benthic Invertebrate component - Report from the contractor. Scheme Operation - Year 17 2010/11. A report to the NMBAQC Scheme co-ordinating committee. 37pp, September 2012.
Benthic Invertebrate Component Annual Report, Year 16 (2009/10)
Hall, D., 2011. Benthic Invertebrate component - Report from the contractor. Scheme Operation - Year 16 - 2009/10. A report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. 22pp, June 2011.
Benthic Invertebrate Component Annual Report, Year 15 (2008/09)
Hall, D., 2010. Benthic Invertebrate component - Report from the contractor. Scheme Operation - Year 15 - 2008/09. A report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. 23pp, June 2010.
Benthic Invertebrate Component Annual Report, Year 14 (2007/08)
Hall, D., 2010. Benthic Invertebrate component - Report from the contractor. Scheme Operation - Year 14 - 2007/08. A report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. 22pp, March 2010.
Benthic Invertebrate, Particle Size and Fish Components Annual Report, Year 13 (2006/07)
Hall, D., 2010. Benthic Invertebrate, Particle Size and Fish Components. Report from the ContractorScheme Operation - Year 13. 2006/07. 89 pp. January 2010.
Own Sample Module Summary Reports
Own Sample Module Summary Report OS83,84 & 85 - June 2024
Hall, D. 2024. NE Atlantic Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Own Sample Module Summary Report OS83, 84 & 85. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. 13pp, June 2024.
Own Sample Module Summary Report OS80,81 & 82 - December 2023
Hall, D. 2023. NE Atlantic Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Own Sample Module Summary Report OS80, 81 & 82. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. 17pp, December 2023.
Own Sample Module Summary Report OS77,78 & 79 - June 2023
Hall, D. 2023. NE Atlantic Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Own Sample Module Summary Report OS77, 78 & 79. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. 15pp, June 2023.
Own Sample Module Summary Report OS74, 75 & 76 – December 2021
Hall, D. 2021. NE Atlantic Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Own Sample Module Summary Report OS74, 75 & 76. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. 17pp, December 2021.
Own Sample Module Summary Report OS71, 72 & 73 – March 2021
Hall, D. 2021. NE Atlantic Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Own Sample Module Summary Report OS71, 72 & 73. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. 18pp, March 2021.
Own Sample Module Summary Report OS68, 69 & 70 – July 2019
Hall, D. 2019. NE Atlantic Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Own Sample Module Summary Report OS68, 69 & 70. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. 17pp, July 2019.
Own Sample Module Summary Report OS65, 66 & 67 – July 2018
Hall, D. 2018. NE Atlantic Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Own Sample Module Summary Report OS65, 66 & 67. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. 14pp, July 2018.
Own Sample Module Summary Report OS62, 63 & 64 – May 2017
Hall, D. 2017. NE Atlantic Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Own Sample Module Summary Report OS62, 63 & 64. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. 16pp, May 2017.
Own Sample Module Summary Report OS59, 60 & 61 – May 2016
Milner, C., Hall, D. and O’Reilly, M. (Ed.) 2016. National Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Own Sample Module Summary Report OS59, 60 & 61. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. 21pp, May 2016.
Own Sample Module Summary Report OS56, 57 & 58 - October 2015
Milner, C., Hall, D. and O’Reilly, M. (Ed.) 2015. National Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Own Sample Module Summary Report OS56, 57 & 58. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. 22pp, October 2015.
Own Sample Module Summary Report OS53, 54 & 55 - January 2016
Milner, C., Hall, D. and O’Reilly, M. (Ed.) 2015. National Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Own Sample Module Summary Report OS53, 54 & 55. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. 22pp, January 2016.
Own Sample Module Summary Report OS50, 51 & 52 - June 2014
Barnich, R., 2014. National Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Own Sample Module Summary Report OS50, 51 & 52. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. 24pp, June 2014.
Own Sample Module Summary Report OS47, 48 & 49 - January 2014
Barnich, R., 2014. National Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Own Sample Module Summary Report OS47, 48 & 49. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. 25pp, January 2014.
Own Sample Module Summary Report OS44, 45 & 46 - September 2012
Hall, D.J., 2012. National Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Own Sample Module Interim Summary Report OS44, 45 & 46. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. 25pp, September 2012.
Own Sample Module Summary Report OS41, 42 & 43 - February 2011
Hall, D.J., 2011. National Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Own Sample Module Summary Report OS41, 42 & 43. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. 24pp, February 2011.
Own Sample Module Summary Report OS38, 39 & 40 - June 2010
Hall, D.J., 2010. National Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Own Sample Module Summary Report OS38, 39 & 40. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. 26pp, June 2010.
Own Sample Module Summary Report OS35, 36 & 37 - February 2010
Hall, D.J., 2010. National Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Own Sample Module Summary Report OS35, 36 & 37. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. 22pp, February 2010.
Laboratory Reference Summary Reports
Laboratory Reference Module Summary Report LR28 - June 2024
Hall, D. J. and Worsfold, T. M.2024. NE Atlantic Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Laboratory Reference Module Summary Report LR28. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. 8pp, June 2024.
Laboratory Reference Module Summary Report LR27 - July 2023
Worsfold, T. M. and Hall, D. J., 2023. NE Atlantic Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Laboratory Reference Module Summary Report LR27. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. 9pp, July 2023.
Laboratory Reference Module Summary Report LR26 - December 2022
Hall, D. and Worsfold, T., 2022. NE Atlantic Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Laboratory Reference Module Summary Report LR26. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. 9pp, December 2022.
Laboratory Reference Module Summary Report LR25 – June 2021
Worsfold, T. and Hall, D., 2021. NE Atlantic Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Laboratory Reference Module Summary Report LR25. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. 9pp, June 2021.
Laboratory Reference Module Summary Report LR24 – April 2020
Worsfold, T. and Hall, D., 2020. NE Atlantic Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Laboratory Reference Module Summary Report LR24. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. 10pp, April 2020.
Laboratory Reference Module Summary Report LR23 – April 2019
Worsfold, T., Kneebone, N. and Hall, D., 2019. NE Atlantic Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Laboratory Reference Module Summary Report LR23. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. 11pp, April 2019.
Laboratory Reference Module Summary Report LR22 – March 2018
Worsfold, T. and Hall, D., 2018. NE Atlantic Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Laboratory Reference Module Summary Report LR22. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. 9pp, March 2018.
Laboratory Reference Module Summary Report LR21 – May 2017
Worsfold, T. and Hall, D., 2017. NE Atlantic Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Laboratory Reference Module Summary Report LR21. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. 12pp, May 2017.
Ring Test Bulletns
RT66 - July 2024 (Targeted - deuterostomes (Echinodermata, Cephalochordata, Ascidiacea)
Worsfold, T., Miller, C., Pennisi, N., Hall, D., & Pears, S., 2024. NE Atlantic Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Ring Test Bulletin - RTB#66: deuterostomes (Echinodermata, Cephalochordata, Ascidiacea). Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. APEM Report NMBAQC RTB#66, 47pp, July, 2024.
RT65 - April 2024 (General/Mixed Taxa)
Worsfold, T., Hall, D., & Pears, S., 2024. NE Atlantic Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Ring Test Bulletin - RTB#65: General/Mixed Taxa. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. APEM Report NMBAQC RTB#65, 46pp, April, 2024.
RT64 - May 2023 (Targeted/Peracarida excluding amphipods)
Worsfold, T., Hall, D., & Pears, S., 2023. NE Atlantic Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Ring Test Bulletin - RTB#64: Peracarida excluding Amphipoda. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. APEM Report NMBAQC RTB#64, 33pp, May, 2023.
RT63 - January 2023 (General/Mixed Taxa)
Worsfold, T., Hall, D., & Pears, S., 2023. NE Atlantic Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Ring Test Bulletin - RTB#63: General/Mixed Taxa. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. APEM Report NMBAQC RTB#63, 40pp, Jan, 2023.
RTB62 - August 2022 (Targeted - Gastropoda)
Worsfold, T., Hall, D., & Pears, S., 2022. NE Atlantic Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Ring Test Bulletin - RTB#62: Gastropoda. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. APEM Report NMBAQC RTB#62, 34pp, Aug, 2022.
RTB61 – Jan 2022 (General/Mixed Taxa)
Worsfold, T., Hall, D., & Pears, S., 2022. NE Atlantic Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Ring Test Bulletin - RTB#61: General/Mixed Taxa. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. APEM Report NMBAQC RTB#61, 36pp, Jan, 2022.
RTB60 – March 2021 (Targeted - Biotope-defining species)
Worsfold, T., Hall, D., & Pears, S., 2021. NE Atlantic Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Ring Test Bulletin - RTB#60: Biotope-defining species. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. APEM Report NMBAQC RTB#59, 30pp, Mar, 2021.
RTB59 – Feb 2021 (General/Mixed taxa)
Worsfold, T., Hall, D., & Pears, S., 2021. NE Atlantic Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Ring Test Bulletin - RTB#59: General/Mixed Taxa. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. APEM Report NMBAQC RTB#59, 40pp, Feb, 2021.
RTB58 – Mar 2020 (Targeted – Non-native species and similar)
Worsfold, T., Hall, D., & Pears, S., 2020. NE Atlantic Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Ring Test Bulletin - RTB#58: Non-native species and similar. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. APEM Report NMBAQC RTB#58, 42pp, Mar, 2020.
RTB57 – December 2019 (General/Mixed taxa)
Worsfold, T., Hall, D., & Pears, S., 2019. NE Atlantic Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Ring Test Bulletin - RTB#57: General/Mixed Taxa. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. APEM Report NMBAQC RTB#57, 40pp, Dec, 2019.
RTB56 – April 2019 (Targeted - Oligochaeta)
Worsfold, T., Hall, D. & Pears, S., 2019. NE Atlantic Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Ring Test Bulletin - RTB#56: Oligochaeta. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. APEM Report NMBAQC RTB#56, 37pp, Apr, 2019.
RTB55 – Dec 2018 (General/Mixed taxa)
Worsfold, T., Hall, D. & Pears, S., 2018. NE Atlantic Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Ring Test Bulletin - RTB#55: General/Mixed Taxa. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. APEM Report NMBAQC RTB#55, 36pp, Dec, 2018.
RTB54 – Mar 2018 (Targeted - Spionidae)
Worsfold, T., Hall, D. & Pears, S., 2018. NE Atlantic Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Ring Test Bulletin - RTB#54: Spionidae. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. APEM Report NMBAQC RTB#54, 32pp, Mar, 2018.
RTB53 – Nov 2017 (General/Mixed taxa)
Worsfold, T., Hall, D. & Pears, S., 2017. NE Atlantic Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Ring Test Bulletin - RTB#53: General/Mixed Taxa. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. APEM Report NMBAQC RTB#53, 41pp, Nov, 2017.
RTB52 – Targeted, Bivalvia - Mar 2017
Worsfold, T., Hall, D. & Pears, S., 2017. NE Atlantic Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Ring Test Bulletin - RTB#52: Bivalvia. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. APEM Report NMBAQC RTB#52, 33pp, Mar, 2017.
RTB51 – Oct 2016 (General/Mixed taxa)
Milner, C., Worsfold, T., Hall, D. & Pears, S., 2016. NE Atlantic Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Ring Test Bulletin - RTB#51: General/Mixed Taxa. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. APEM Report NMBAQC RTB#51, 39pp, Oct, 2016.
RTB50 – Mar 2016 (Amphipoda)
Milner, C., Worsfold, T., Hall, D., Ashelby, C. & Pears, S., 2016. National Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Ring Test Bulletin - RTB#50: Amphipoda. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. APEM Report NMBAQC RTB#50, 35pp, Mar, 2016.
RTB 49- Feb 2016 (General/Mixed taxa)
Milner, C., Worsfold, T., Hall, D. & Pears, S., 2016. National Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Ring Test Bulletin - RTB#49: General/Mixed Taxa. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. APEM Report NMBAQC RTB#49, 32pp, Feb, 2016.
RTB 48- Feb 2016 (Syllidae & similar)
Milner, C., Worsfold, T., Hall, D. & Pears, S., 2016. National Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Ring Test Bulletin - RTB#48: Syllidae and similar. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. APEM Report NMBAQC RTB#48, 32pp, Feb, 2016.
RTB 47- Feb 2015 (General/Mixed taxa)
Milner, C., Hall, D., Worsfold, T., Ashelby, C. & Pears, S., 2015. National Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Ring Test Bulletin - RTB#47: General/Mixed Taxa. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. APEM Report NMBAQC RTB#47, 37pp, February, 2015.
RTB 46 - Oct 2014 (General/Mixed taxa)
Freeston, T., Barnich, R. and Wolffe, C., 2014. National Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Ring Test Bulletin - RTB#46: General/Mixed Taxa. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. Thomson Unicomarine Report NMBAQC RTB#46, 32pp, Oct 2014.
RTB 45 - July 2014 (Crustacea)
Freeston, T., Barnich, R. and Wolffe, C., 2014. National Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Ring Test Bulletin - RTB#45: Crustacea. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. Thomson Unicomarine Report NMBAQC RTB#45, 36pp, July 2014.
RTB 44 - June 2014 (General/Mixed taxa)
Barnich, R. and Freeston, T., 2014. National Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Ring Test Bulletin - RTB#44: General/Mixed Taxa. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. Thomson Unicomarine Report NMBAQC RTB#44, 36pp, June 2014.
RTB 43 - April 2013 (General/Mixed taxa)
Hussey, S., Chamberlain, D., Freeston, T. & Gajda, A., 2013. National Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Ring Test Bulletin - RTB#43: General/Mixed Taxa. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. Thomson Unicomarine Report NMBAQC RTB#43, 30pp, April 2013.
RTB 42 - April 2013 (Scottish Fauna)
Taylor, J., Hall, D., Worsfold, T. & Aloisi, M., 2013. National Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Ring Test Bulletin - RTB#42: Scottish Fauna. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. Thomson Unicomarine Report NMBAQC RTB#42, 31pp, April 2013.
RTB 41 - July 2012(General/Mixed taxa)
Hall, D.J., Worsfold, T.M. and Neilson, D., 2012. National Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Ring Test Bulletin - RTB#41: General/Mixed Taxa. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. Thomson Unicomarine Report NMBAQCrtb#41, 36pp, July 2012.
RTB 40 - October 2011 (Species at the limit of their range)
Hall, D.J., Taylor, J.G. and Worsfold, T.M., 2011. National Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Ring Test Bulletin - RTB#40: Species at the limit of their range. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. Thomson Unicomarine Report NMBAQCrtb#40, 33pp, October 2011.
RTB 39 - June 2011 (General/Mixed taxa)
Hall, D.J. and Worsfold, T.M., 2011. National Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Ring Test Bulletin - RTB#39: General/Mixed Taxa. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. Thomson Unicomarine Report NMBAQCrtb#39, 41pp, June 2010.
RTB 38 - April 2010 (Beginners training pack; taxa with no errors from previous ring tests)
Hall, D.J. and Taylor, J.G., 2010. National Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Ring Test Bulletin - RTB#38: Beginners training pack: taxa with no errors from previous ring tests. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. Unicomarine Report NMBAQCrtb#38, 30pp, April 2010.
RTB 37 - December 2009 (General/ mixed taxa)
Hall, D.J. and Worsfold, T.M., 2009. National Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Ring Test Bulletin - RTB#37: General/Mixed Taxa. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. Unicomarine Report NMBAQCrtb#37, 37pp, December 2009.
RTB 36 - May 2009 (Gastropods)
Worsfold, T.M. and Hall, D.J., 2009. National Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Ring Test Bulletin - RTB#36: Gastropods. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. Unicomarine Report NMBAQCrtb#36, 35pp, May 2009.
RTB 35 -November 2008 (General/ mixed taxa)
Hall, D.J. and Worsfold, T.M., 2008. National Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Ring Test Bulletin - RTB#35: General/Mixed Taxa. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. Unicomarine Report NMBAQCrtb#35, 33pp, November 2008.
RTB 34 - April 2008 (Bivalves)
Hall, D.J. and Worsfold, T.M., 2008. National Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Ring Test Bulletin - RTB#34: Bivalaves. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. Unicomarine Report NMBAQCrtb#34, 30pp, April 2008.
RTB 32 - December 2007 (General/ mixed taxa)
Hall, D.J. and Worsfold, T.M., 2007. National Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Ring Test Bulletin - RTB#32: General/Mixed Taxa. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. Unicomarine Report NMBAQCrtb#32, 31pp, December 2007.
RTB 30 - March 2007 (Cirratulidae)
Hall, D.J. and Worsfold, T.M., 2007. National Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Ring Test Bulletin - RTB#30: Cirratulidae. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. Unicomarine Report NMBAQCrtb#30, 24pp, March 2007.
RTB 29 - December 2006 (General/ mixed taxa)
Hall, D.J. and Worsfold, T.M., 2006. National Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Ring Test Bulletin - RTB#29: General/Mixed Taxa. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. Unicomarine Report NMBAQCrtb#29, 16pp, December 2006.
Macrobenthic Exercise Reports
MB22 – September 2015
Milner, C. and Hall, D.J. 2015. National Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Macrobenthic Exercise Results - MB22 (2014/2015). Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. 9pp, September 2015.
MB 21- May 2014
Barnich, R. and Wolff, C. 2014. National Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Macrobenthic Exercise Results - MB21 (Year 20). Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. 17pp, May 2014.
MB 20- May 2013
Hussey, S. and Freeston, T. 2013. National Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Macrobenthic Exercise Results - MB20 (Year 19). Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. 15pp, May 2013.
MB 19 - June 2012
Taylor, J.G. and Hall, D.J., 2012. National Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Macrobenthic Exercise Results - MB19. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. 19pp, June 2012.
MB 18 - June 2011
Kazubek, M. and Hall, D.J., 2011. National Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Macrobenthic Exercise Results - MB18. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. 24pp, June 2011.
MB 17 - April 2010
Hall, D.J. and Taylor, J.G., 2010. National Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Macrobenthic Exercise Results - MB17. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. 23pp, April 2010.
MB 16 - June 2009
Hall, D.J. and Taylor, J.G., 2009. National Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Macrobenthic Exercise Results - MB16 (Version 2). Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. 20pp, June 2009.
MB 15 - June 2008
Hall, D.J. and Taylor, J.G., 2007. National Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Macrobenthic Exercise Results - MB15. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. 9pp, June 2008.
MB 14 - May 2007
Hall, D.J., 2007. National Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Macrobenthic Exercise Results - MB14. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. 9pp, May 2007.
MB 13 - June 2006
Hall, D.J., 2006. National Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Macrobenthic Exercise Results - MB13. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. 9pp, June 2006.
MB 12 - May 2005
Hall, D.J, 2005. National Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Macrobenthic Exercise Results - MB12. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. 9pp, May 2005.