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Profiles
Dr Sian Rees
Senior Research Fellow
School of Biological and Marine Sciences (Faculty of Science and Engineering)
Role
I am a marine scientist with 15 years of experience in marine conservation, marine management and policy. I have a strong record of achievement in social and economic research methods to define the marine social-ecological system at a variety of scales. To extend the impact of my research I work closely with statutory nature conservation agencies, NGOs, government departments and international organisations. I am a member of the United Kingdom’s Natural Environment Research Council Advisory Committee which is the the driving force of investment in environmental science in the UK. I have successfully led and delivered research projects for a range of funders including the Global Ocean Biodiversity Initiative (as secretariat to the Convention on Biological Diversity; the EU (PANACHE, ResponSEAble); Defra (Lyme bay, Darwin Plus Overseas Territories Environment and Climate Fund); Natural Resources Wales; Scottish Natural Heritage; Ascension Island Government; Blue Marine Foundation; WWF and; the Marine Conservation Society. I am currently a lead investigator and senior scientist on research projects for NERC, GCRF, EU LIFE+, INTERREG Atlantic Arc and EMFF. To deliver this work I manage a team that includes Research Fellows, Research Assistants, PhD and MSc students.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
October 2007–November 2011: A PhD in Marine Conservation andEnvironmental Economics. “The Value of Marine Conservation”. University of Plymouth
2002-2003: Master of Science in Coastal and Ocean Policy.Awarded pass with distinction.University of Plymouth
1995-1999: Bachelor of Science in Marine Geography.Awarded second-class honours, division one. University of Wales, Cardiff.
EMPLOYMENT
April 2017 – to date: Senior Research Fellow (Impact):Marine Ecosystem Services. University of Plymouth.
2011– March 2017: Research Fellow and Associate Lecturer. University of Plymouth.
February 2012–June 2012: Postdoctoral Research Assistant for the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom.
2007–2011: Associate Lecturer and Researcher. University of Plymouth
2004–2007: Conservation Officer (Marine Policy) and Cycleau Project Officer, Devon Wildlife Trust.
1999–2004: English as a Foreign Language Teacher. Contractsin the UK, South Korea and Spain.
1993-1999: Youth Worker and Outdoor Education Instructor.South Cerney Outdoor Education Centre. Gloucestershire County Council.
Roles on external bodies
NERC Advisory Committee
North Devon Marine Pioneer Steering Group
Research interests
Current Research Team
Dr Matthew Ashley – Research Fellow.
Tom Mullier – Research Assistant.
Periklis Kletou – Research Assistant.
PhDs
2018 - Samantha Blampied - Evaluating the effectiveness, socio-economic value and trophic dynamics of MPAs in Jersey's territorial waters.
2015 – 2019: Danielle Bridger “Effects of Open Ocean Mussel Farming on Ecosystem Services”.
2015-2019: David Cox “Scallop ranching”.
2018- 2022 Periklis Kletou – Invasive species and lionfish in the Mediterranean
MSc
Arianna Liconte - A Multisource Approach to the Identification of Vulnerable Habitat-forming Gorgonian Assemblages in Italian Coastal Waters
Grants & contracts
2019 – SCILL-E Site Classification to Inform Sustainable Lives and Livelihoods for Fisheries and Ecosystems (PI)
2019 – One Ocean Hub. Global Challenges Research Fund NERC (NE/S008950/1) (Co-I)
2018 – A Natural Capital Plan for North Devon. EMFF. 2018- 2020 (PI)
2018- Assessing and enhancing ecosystem services provided by diadromous fish in a climate change context (DiadES). INTERREG Atlantic Arc (Co-I).
2018 – Marine Natural Capital Evidence and Options paper for Ascension Island Government. PI for Plymouth University (PI UoP, MBA lead))
2018 – Ongoing. Feasibility study for a Marine Natural Capital Asset Index for Scotland. Scottish Natural Heritage. (PI for UoP , MBA lead)
2018 – Ongoing. Natural Capital Approach to the Marine Environment to Aid Decision Making. Defra ME5155. (PI for UoP, PML lead)
2017 – Ongoing. A geodatabase for the North Devon Marine Pioneer to support the development of a Natural Capital Decision Support Tool. Natural England (PI).
2017- Ongoing. The development of an ecosystem service assessment as a component of the WWF led UK SEAS programme sustainable finance workstream. (PI).
2017- Ongoing. Preventing a LIONfish invasion in the MEDiterranean through early response and targeted REmoval (RELIONMED). LIFE+ Nature and Biodiversity 2016. (Co-I).
2017–Ongoing. South West Partnership for Environment and Economic Prosperity. NE/P011217/1. NERC (Co-I).
2015 – 2016 An evaluation framework to determine the impact of the Lyme Bay Marine Protected Area and the activities of the Lyme Bay Consultative Committee on ecosystem services and human wellbeing. The Marine Institute and the Centre for Marine and Coastal Policy Research Plymouth University, CEFAS, Exeter University. Research for the Blue Marine Foundation. (PI).
2015-2019 The EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation Horizon 2020, 2015-2019. ResponSEAble. Euros.
2015-2017 Strategies for the sustainable development and management of St Helena’s fisheries and marine tourism. Darwin Plus Overseas Territories Environment and Climate Fund.
2015 Assessment of the ecological coherence of the MPA network in the Celtic Seas. Research for WWF-UK (PI).
2014 Assessing the socio-economic benefits of Marine Protected Areas. A report for Natural Resources Wales. (Co-I).
2012-2015 PANACHE Protected Area Network across the Channel Ecosystem. EU INTERREG project Priority 4, Objective 2. (Co-I).
2012 –The legal and ecological definition of ‘site integrity in the EU Habitats Directive and its application to UK Marine Planning. A position statement for the Marine Conservation Society. (PI).
2012 Marine Conservation Zones Benefits Package. Research and report for the Wildlife Trusts. (Co-I).
2011-2012: Social perspectives on the establishment of marine conservation zones. MMO Fisheries Challenge Fund. (Co-I).
Creative practice & artistic projects
An Ever Moving Now - Rosie Sherwood https://www.rosiesherwood.com/
Key publications are highlighted
Journals
Articles
2019
'Assessing behavioural and social responses to an eco-mooring trial for Zostera marina conservation management in Torbay, Southwest England'
Ocean and Coastal Management
180,
104906-104906
, DOI
PEARL
2019
'Applying the natural capital approach to decision making for the marine environment'
Ecosystem Services
38,
100947-100947
, DOI
PEARL
2019
'Invasive lionfish in the Mediterranean: Low public awareness yet high stakeholder concerns'
Marine Policy
, DOI
PEARL
2019
'Marine parks for coastal cities: A concept for enhanced community well-being, prosperity and sustainable city living'
Marine Policy
, DOI
PEARL
2018
'A generalisable integrated natural capital methodology for targeting investment in coastal defence'
Journal of Environmental Economics and Policy
8,
(4)
429-446
, DOI
PEARL
2018
'Recreational visits to marine and coastal environments in England: Where, what, who, why, and when?'
Marine Policy
, DOI
PEARL
2018
'Bridging the divide: Social-ecological coherence in Marine Protected Area network design'
Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems
, DOI
PEARL
2017
'Mainstreaming marine biodiversity into the SDGs: The role of other effective area-based conservation measures (SDG 14.5)'
Marine Policy
, DOI
PEARL
2017
'Defining the qualitative elements of Aichi Biodiversity Target 11 with regard to the marine and coastal environment in order to strengthen global efforts for marine biodiversity conservation outlined in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 14'
Marine Policy
, DOI
PEARL
2017
'Assessing the ecological coherence of a marine protected area network in the Celtic Seas'
Ecosphere
8,
(2)
, DOI
PEARL
2015
'IMPASEA: A methodological framework to monitor and assess the socioeconomic effects of marine protected areas. An English Channel case study'
Environmental Science & Policy
54,
44-51
, DOI
2015
'The socio-economic effects of a Marine Protected Area on the ecosystem service of leisure and recreation'
Marine Policy
62,
144-152
, DOI
PEARL
2015
'Use of a seagrass residency index to apportion commercial fishery landing values and recreation fisheries expenditure to seagrass habitat service'
Conserv Biol
29,
(3)
899-909
, DOI
PEARL
2015
'Assessing the socioeconomic effects of multiple-use MPAs in a European setting: A national stakeholders’ perspective'
Environmental Science & Policy
48,
115-127
, DOI
2015
'Marine spatial planning and Good Environmental Status: a perspective on spatial and temporal dimensions'
Ecology and Society
20,
(1)
, DOI
PEARL
2015
'Status of the marine protected area network across the English channel (La Manche): Cross-country similarities and differences in MPA designation, management and monitoring'
MARINE POLICY
51,
536-546
, DOI
2014
'Marine and coastal policy in the UK: Challenges and opportunities in a new era'
MARINE POLICY
45,
251-258
, DOI
PEARL
2014
'Securing the benefits: Linking ecology with marine planning policy to examine the potential of a network of Marine Protected Areas to support human wellbeing'
MARINE POLICY
44,
335-341
, DOI
2014
'Securing the benefits: Linking ecology with marine planning policy to examine the potential of a network of Marine Protected Areas to support human wellbeing'
Marine Policy
44,
(0)
335-341
, DOI
2014
'Steps toward a shared governance response for achieving Good Environmental Status in the Mediterranean Sea'
ECOLOGY AND SOCIETY
19,
(4)
, DOI
PEARL
2013
'Identifying the issues and options for managing the social impacts of Marine Protected Areas on a small fishing community'
FISHERIES RESEARCH
146,
51-58
, DOI
2013
'Identifying the issues and options for managing the social impacts of Marine Protected Areas on a small fishing community'
Fisheries Research
146,
(0)
51-58
, DOI
2013
'A legal and ecological perspective of ‘site integrity’ to inform policy development and management of Special Areas of Conservation in Europe'
Marine Pollution Bulletin
72,
(1)
14-21
, DOI
2013
'A legal and ecological perspective of 'site integrity' to inform policy development and management of Special Areas of Conservation in Europe'
Mar Pollut Bull
72,
(1)
14-21
, DOI
2013
'Priority questions to shape the marine and coastal policy research agenda in the United Kingdom'
MARINE POLICY
38,
531-537
, DOI
2013
'A thematic cost-benefit analysis of a marine protected area'
Journal of Environmental Management
114,
(0)
476-485
, DOI
2013
'A thematic cost-benefit analysis of a marine protected area'
J Environ Manage
114,
476-485
, DOI
2012
'Incorporating indirect ecosystem services into marine protected area planning and management'
International Journal of Biodiversity Science, Ecosystem Services & Management
8,
(3)
273-285
, DOI
2012
'Incorporating indirect ecosystem services into marine protected area planning and management'
International Journal of Biodiversity Science, Ecosystem Services and Management
8,
(3)
273-285
2010
'The value of marine biodiversity to the leisure and recreation industry and its application to marine spatial planning'
MARINE POLICY
34,
(5)
868-875
, DOI
2010
'The value of marine biodiversity to the leisure and recreation industry and its application to marine spatial planning'
Marine Policy
34,
(5)
868-875
, DOI
2010
'Is there a win–win scenario for marine nature conservation? A case study of Lyme Bay, England'
Ocean & Coastal Management
53,
(3)
135-145
, DOI
2010
'Is there a win–win scenario for marine nature conservation? A case study of Lyme Bay, England'
Ocean & Coastal Management
53,
(3)
135-145
, DOI
0
'Bridging the divide: A framework for social-ecological coherence in Marine Protected Area network design'
, DOI
Books
Langar H; Ouerghi A
2019
Tackling the lionfish invasion in the Mediterranean. the EU-LIFE
RELIONMED Project: progress and results.
Tunisia
SPA/RAC publication
PEARL
Chapters
2012
'Review of existing international approaches to fisheries management: The role of science in underpinning the ecosystem approach and marine spatial planning'
in Kidd S; Plater A; Frid C
The Ecosystem Approach to Marine Planning and Management
Routledge
131-204
2011
'Review of existing international approaches to fisheries management: The role of science in underpinning the ecosystem approach and marine spatial planning'
in Kidd S; Plater A; Frid C
The Ecosystem Approach to Marine Planning and Management
Routledge
Reports
Rees, S.E., Ashley, M., Cameron, A.2019. North Devon Marine Pioneer Report 2: A Natural Capital Asset and Risk Register A SWEEP/WWF-UK report by research staff the Marine Institute at University of Plymouth.
Tillin, H.M., Langmead, O., Hodgson, B., Luff, A, Rees, S., Hooper, T. Frost, M. 2018. Feasibility study for a Marine Natural Capital Asset Index for Scotland. Scottish Natural Heritage Research Report No. 1071
La Bianca, Giulia., Hodgson, Ben., Erni-Cassola, Gabriel., Tillin, Heidi., Howell, Kerry., Rees Sian. 2018. A report for Ascension Islands-Natural Capital Assessment. South Atlantic Environmental Research Institute (SAERI). 81pp.
Ashley, M., Rees, S.E., Cameron, A. 2018. North Devon Marine Pioneer, links between the ecosystem and ecosystem services in the North Devon Marine Pioneer. A report to WWF-UK by research staff the Marine Institute at University of Plymouth.
Hooper, T., Langmead, O., Marcone, O., Rees, S., Rendon, O., Börger, T., Beaumont, N., Attrill, M. and Austen, M. 2018. Application of the natural capital approach to the marine environment to aid decision-making. Report prepared for the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (project code ME5115).
Rees, S., Hall-Spencer, J., Savva, I., Antoniou, C., Kleitou, P., Christodoulides, Y., Chartosia, N., Hadjioannou, L., Jimenez, C., Petrou, A., Demetriou, A., Sfendourakis, S., Kletou, D. 2017. Stakeholder Consultation and Baseline Assessment of Social Awareness on Marine Invasive Species in the Mediterranean. Preparatory Action A.1. A Report for EU LIFE Nature and Biodiversity. Preventing a LIONfish invasion in the MEDiterranean through early response and targeted REmoval (RELIONMED-LIFE) - LIFE16 NAT/CY/000832.
Rees S., Clingham E, Rodwell L., Glegg G., and Collins M. 2016. Marine Ecosystem Services of St Helena. Part 2: Ecosystem Service Valuations, Future Development Thresholds and Management. A report for the Environment and Natural Resources Directorate, St Helena Government by Marine Institute Plymouth University. pp 70. http://hdl.handle.net/10026.1/11195
Rees S., Fletcher S., Clingham E., 2016. Marine Ecosystem Services Assessment of St Helena. A report for the Environment and Natural Resources Directorate, St Helena Government by the Centre for Marine and Coastal Policy Research, Plymouth University. pp 22. http://hdl.handle.net/10026.1/11194
Rees, S.E., Ashley, M., Evans, L., Mangi, S., Rodwell, L., Attrill, M., Langmead, O., Sheehan, E., Rees, A. 2016. An evaluation framework to determine the impact of the Lyme Bay Marine Protected Area and the activities of the Lyme Bay Consultative Committee on ecosystem services and human wellbeing. A report to the Blue Marine Foundation by research staff the Marine Institute at Plymouth University, Exeter University and Cefas. Pp139. http://hdl.handle.net/10026.1/6742
Rees S.E., Foster N.L., Langmead O., Pittman S., Johnson D.E. 2016. Defining the qualitative elements of Aichi Biodiversity Target 11 with regard to the marine and coastal environment. A report to the Convention on Biological Diversity expert meeting complied by the Marine Institute at Plymouth University, UK. pp. 55
Rees S, Foster N, Langmead O, Griffiths C. 2015 Assessment of the Ecological Coherence of the MPA Network in the Celtic Seas: A report for WWF-UK by the Marine Institute, Plymouth University and The Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom. 2015. p. 120.
Rodríguez-Rodríguez, D., Rees, S., Rodwell, L., Haenrick, M., Dobroniak, C., Bartlett,G., Mannaerts, G., and Attrill, M. 2014. Methods for monitoring the socioeconomic effects of Marine Protected Areas. A report for the European Union INTERREG IVA France (Channel) – England European cross-border co-operation programme. Protected Area Network Across the Channel Ecosystem Project. pp 75.
Fletcher, S., Rees, S., Gall, S. Shellock, R., Dodds, W. and Rodwell, L. 2014. Assessing the socio-economic benefits of marine protected areas. A report for Natural Resources Wales by the Centre for Marine and Coastal Policy Research, Plymouth University.
Rodriguez-Rodriguez, D., Rees, S., Mannaerts, G., Sheehan, E. 2013. Marine Protected Areas in the Channel: A review. Report prepared by the Marine Institute and the Agence des Marines Protegees for the Protected Area Network Across the Channel Ecosystem (PANACHE) project. INTERREG programme France (Channel) – England (2007 – 2013) funded project, 48 pp.
Brown, C., Hull, S., Frost, N., Miller, F., Pearce, B., Rees, S., Hughes, E., Tyler-Walters, H. 2013. In-depth review of evidence supporting the recommended Marine Conservation Zones. Project Code: MB0116 Marine Biodiversity R&D Programme, p. 69. Report for the UK Government Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), London.
Friedrich, L., Fletcher, S., Gall, S., Rees, S., 2013. Securing the benefits of the Marine Conservation Zone Network: Evidence for a declining ecological baseline. A report by the Centre for Marine and Coastal Policy Research for the UK Government Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).
Attrill, M., Higgs, N., Dodds, W., Fletcher, S., Friedrich, L., Gall, S., Jefferson, R., Langmead, O., Rees, S., Pittman, S., Sheehan, E. 2013. Marine Conservation Zones: Consultation on proposals for designation in 2013. A Response from the Marine Institute at Plymouth University for the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). 12pp.
Fletcher S., Rees S., Gall S., Jackson E., Friedrich L., and Rodwell L. 2012. Securing the benefits of the Marine Conservation Zone Network. A report for The Wildlife Trusts by the Centre for Marine and Coastal Policy Research, Plymouth University.
Glegg, G., Fletcher, S., Jefferson, R., Pike, K., Rees, S. and Rodwell, L. 2012. Marine Biodiversity Valuation: a proposal for action. A report for Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation by the Centre for Marine and Coastal Policy Research, Plymouth University.
Rees, S. E. & Rodwell, L. D. 2012. The social impacts of marine conservation zones on the North Devon inshore fishing fleets - A report for the Marine Management Organisation., pp. 39. The Centre for Marine and Coastal Policy Research, Plymouth University, Plymouth.
Attrill, M.J., Bayley, D.T.I., Gall, S.C., Hattam, C., Jackson, E.L., Langmead, O., Mangi, S., Marshall, C., Munro, C., Rees, S., Rodwell, L., Sheehan, E.V., Stevens, T.F., Strong. S., 2011. Lyme Bay – a case-study: measuring recovery of benthic species; assessing potential “spillover” effects and socio-economic changes, Final Report, February 2011. Report to the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs from the University of Plymouth-led consortium. Plymouth: University of Plymouth Enterprise Ltd.
Attrill, M.J., Bayley, D.T.I., Gall, S.C., Hattam, C., Jackson, E.L., Langmead, O., Mangi, S., Marshall, C., Munro, C., Rees, S., Rodwell, L., Sheehan, E.V., Stevens, T.F., Strong. S. 2010. Lyme Bay – a case-study: measuring recovery of benthic species; assessing potential “spillover” effects and socio-economic changes, Annual Report, December 2010. Report to the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs from the University of Plymouth-led consortium. Plymouth: University of Plymouth Enterprise Ltd. 53 pages.
Mangi, S., Hattam, C., Rodwell, L., Rees, S., Stehfest, K. 2009. Initial report on socio-economic costs of closing Lyme Bay to scallop dredging and heavy trawling gear. Report to the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs from the Plymouth Marine Laboratories and the University of Plymouth-led consortium. Plymouth: University of Plymouth Enterprise Ltd. 50 pp. Defra Contract No. MB101
Attrill, M.J., Fowell, S., Hall-Spencer, J., Hattam, C., Jackson, E.L., Langmead, O., Mangi, S., Marshall, C., Munro, C., Rees, S., Rodwell, L., Sheehan, E.V., Stevens, T.F. 2009. Lyme Bay – a case-study: measuring recovery of benthic species; assessing potential “spillover” effects and socio-economic changes, Annual Report, December 2009. Report to the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs from the University of Plymouth-led consortium. Plymouth: University of Plymouth Enterprise Ltd. 70 pages
2018
North Devon Marine Pioneer, links between the ecosystem and ecosystem services in the North Devon Marine Pioneer.
PEARL
2017
MARINE ECOSYSTEM SERVICES OF ST. HELENA PART 3: GUIDELINES TO SUPPORT THE FUTURE APPLICATION OF SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC ASSESSMENT METHODS TO INFORM MARINE MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING.
PEARL
2016
MARINE ECOSYSTEM SERVICES OF ST. HELENA PART 2: ECOSYSTEM SERVICE VALUATIONS, FUTURE DEVELOPMENT THRESHOLDS AND MANAGEMENT.
PEARL
2016
An evaluation framework to determine the impact of the Lyme Bay Fisheries and Conservation Reserve and the activities of the Lyme Bay Consultative Committee on ecosystem services and human wellbeing.
PEARL
Reports & invited lectures
Reports
Rees, S.E., Ashley, M., Cameron, A.2019. North Devon Marine Pioneer Report 2: A Natural Capital Asset and Risk Register A SWEEP/WWF-UK report by research staff the Marine Institute at University of Plymouth.
Tillin, H.M., Langmead, O., Hodgson, B., Luff, A, Rees, S., Hooper, T. Frost, M. 2018. Feasibility study for a Marine Natural Capital Asset Index for Scotland. Scottish Natural Heritage Research Report No. 1071
La Bianca, Giulia., Hodgson, Ben., Erni-Cassola, Gabriel., Tillin, Heidi., Howell, Kerry., Rees Sian.2018. A report for Ascension Islands-Natural Capital Assessment. South Atlantic Environmental Research Institute (SAERI). 81pp.
Ashley, M., Rees, S.E., Cameron, A. 2018. North Devon Marine Pioneer, links between the ecosystem and ecosystem services in the North Devon Marine Pioneer. A report to WWF-UK by research staff the Marine Institute at University of Plymouth.
Hooper, T., Langmead, O., Marcone, O., Rees, S., Rendon, O., Börger, T., Beaumont, N., Attrill, M. and Austen, M. 2018. Application of the natural capital approach to the marine environment to aid decision-making. Report prepared for the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (project code ME5115).
Rees, S., Hall-Spencer, J., Savva, I., Antoniou, C., Kleitou, P., Christodoulides, Y., Chartosia, N., Hadjioannou, L., Jimenez, C., Petrou, A., Demetriou, A., Sfendourakis, S., Kletou, D. 2017. Stakeholder Consultation and Baseline Assessment of Social Awareness on Marine Invasive Species in the Mediterranean. Preparatory Action A.1. A Report for EU LIFE Nature and Biodiversity. Preventing a LIONfish invasion in the MEDiterranean through early response and targeted REmoval (RELIONMED-LIFE) - LIFE16 NAT/CY/000832.
Rees S., Clingham E, Rodwell L., Glegg G., and Collins M. 2016. Marine Ecosystem Services of St Helena. Part 2: Ecosystem Service Valuations, Future Development Thresholds and Management. A report for the Environment and Natural Resources Directorate, St Helena Government by Marine Institute Plymouth University. pp 70. http://hdl.handle.net/10026.1/11195
Rees S., Fletcher S., Clingham E., 2016. Marine Ecosystem Services Assessment of St Helena. A report for the Environment and Natural Resources Directorate, St Helena Government by the Centre for Marine and Coastal Policy Research, Plymouth University. pp 22. http://hdl.handle.net/10026.1/11194
Rees, S.E., Ashley, M., Evans, L., Mangi, S., Rodwell, L., Attrill, M., Langmead, O., Sheehan, E., Rees, A. 2016. An evaluation framework to determine the impact of the Lyme Bay Marine Protected Area and the activities of the Lyme Bay Consultative Committee on ecosystem services and human wellbeing. A report to the Blue Marine Foundation by research staff the Marine Institute at Plymouth University, Exeter University and Cefas. Pp139. http://hdl.handle.net/10026.1/6742
Rees S.E., Foster N.L., Langmead O., Pittman S., Johnson D.E. 2016. Defining the qualitative elements of Aichi Biodiversity Target 11 with regard to the marine and coastal environment. A report to the Convention on Biological Diversity expert meeting complied by the Marine Institute at Plymouth University, UK. pp. 55
Rees S, Foster N, Langmead O, Griffiths C. 2015 Assessment of the Ecological Coherence of the MPA Network in the Celtic Seas: A report for WWF-UK by the Marine Institute, Plymouth University and The Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom. 2015. p. 120.
Rodríguez-Rodríguez, D., Rees, S., Rodwell, L., Haenrick, M., Dobroniak, C., Bartlett,G., Mannaerts, G., and Attrill, M. 2014. Methods for monitoring the socioeconomic effects of Marine Protected Areas. A report for the European Union INTERREG IVA France (Channel) – England European cross-border co-operation programme. Protected Area Network Across the Channel Ecosystem Project. pp 75.
Fletcher, S., Rees, S., Gall, S. Shellock, R., Dodds, W. and Rodwell, L. 2014. Assessing the socio-economic benefits of marine protected areas. A report for Natural Resources Wales by the Centre for Marine and Coastal Policy Research, Plymouth University.
Rodriguez-Rodriguez, D., Rees, S., Mannaerts, G., Sheehan, E. 2013. Marine Protected Areas in the Channel: A review. Report prepared by the Marine Institute and the Agence des Marines Protegees for the Protected Area Network Across the Channel Ecosystem (PANACHE) project. INTERREG programme France (Channel) – England (2007 – 2013) funded project, 48 pp.
Brown, C., Hull, S., Frost, N., Miller, F., Pearce, B., Rees, S., Hughes, E., Tyler-Walters, H. 2013. In-depth review of evidence supporting the recommended Marine Conservation Zones. Project Code: MB0116 Marine Biodiversity R&D Programme, p. 69. Report for the UK Government Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), London.
Friedrich, L., Fletcher, S., Gall, S., Rees, S., 2013. Securing the benefits of the Marine Conservation Zone Network: Evidence for a declining ecological baseline. A report by the Centre for Marine and Coastal Policy Research for the UK Government Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).
Attrill, M., Higgs, N., Dodds, W., Fletcher, S., Friedrich, L., Gall, S., Jefferson, R., Langmead, O., Rees, S., Pittman, S., Sheehan, E. 2013. Marine Conservation Zones: Consultation on proposals for designation in 2013. A Response from the Marine Institute at Plymouth University for the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). 12pp.
Fletcher S., Rees S., Gall S., Jackson E., Friedrich L., and Rodwell L. 2012. Securing the benefits of the Marine Conservation Zone Network. A report for The Wildlife Trusts by the Centre for Marine and Coastal Policy Research, Plymouth University.
Glegg, G., Fletcher, S., Jefferson, R., Pike, K., Rees, S. and Rodwell, L. 2012. Marine Biodiversity Valuation: a proposal for action. A report for Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation by the Centre for Marine and Coastal Policy Research, Plymouth University.
Rees, S. E. & Rodwell, L. D. 2012. The social impacts of marine conservation zones on the North Devon inshore fishing fleets - A report for the Marine Management Organisation., pp. 39. The Centre for Marine and Coastal Policy Research, Plymouth University, Plymouth.
Attrill, M.J., Bayley, D.T.I., Gall, S.C., Hattam, C., Jackson, E.L., Langmead, O., Mangi, S., Marshall, C., Munro, C., Rees, S., Rodwell, L., Sheehan, E.V., Stevens, T.F., Strong. S., 2011. Lyme Bay – a case-study: measuring recovery of benthic species; assessing potential “spillover” effects and socio-economic changes, Final Report, February 2011. Report to the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs from the University of Plymouth-led consortium. Plymouth: University of Plymouth Enterprise Ltd.
Attrill, M.J., Bayley, D.T.I., Gall, S.C., Hattam, C., Jackson, E.L., Langmead, O., Mangi, S., Marshall, C., Munro, C., Rees, S., Rodwell, L., Sheehan, E.V., Stevens, T.F., Strong. S. 2010. Lyme Bay – a case-study: measuring recovery of benthic species; assessing potential “spillover” effects and socio-economic changes, Annual Report, December 2010. Report to the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs from the University of Plymouth-led consortium. Plymouth: University of Plymouth Enterprise Ltd. 53 pages.
Mangi, S., Hattam, C., Rodwell, L., Rees, S., Stehfest, K. 2009. Initial report on socio-economic costs of closing Lyme Bay to scallop dredging and heavy trawling gear. Report to the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs from the Plymouth Marine Laboratories and the University of Plymouth-led consortium. Plymouth: University of Plymouth Enterprise Ltd. 50 pp. Defra Contract No. MB101
Attrill, M.J., Fowell, S., Hall-Spencer, J., Hattam, C., Jackson, E.L., Langmead, O., Mangi, S., Marshall, C., Munro, C., Rees, S., Rodwell, L., Sheehan, E.V., Stevens, T.F. 2009. Lyme Bay – a case-study: measuring recovery of benthic species; assessing potential “spillover” effects and socio-economic changes, Annual Report, December 2009. Report to the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs from the University of Plymouth-led consortium. Plymouth: University of Plymouth Enterprise Ltd. 70 pages
Authored Consultation Responses
Higgs, N., Thompson, R., Hutchinson, T., Hall-Spencer, J., McQuatters-Gollop, A., Embling, C., Rees, S., Sheehan, E. and Selby, I., (2018). Sustainable Seas Inquiry: Written Evidence from the University of Plymouth Marine Institute. University of Plymouth Marine Institute, Plymouth, UK, pp. 12.
Marine Institute. 2015. Marine Conservation Zones: Consultation on the second tranche of Marine Conservation Zones 2015. Response from the Marine Institute at the University of Plymouth. 8pp.
Marine Institute. 2013. Marine Conservation Zones: Consultation on proposals for designation in 2013. Response from the Marine Institute at the University of Plymouth. 12pp.
Marine Institute. 2009. DEFRA consultation on delivering Marine Conservation Zones and European Marine Sites (a draft strategy for marine protected areas) and the Draft Guidance Notes 1-4. Response from the Marine Institute at the University of Plymouth. 18pp.
Marine Institute 2008. JNCC 2008 Consultation on guidance relating to the offence of deliberate disturbance of marine European Protected Species. Response from the Marine Institute at the University of Plymouth. 8pp.
Mee, L., Stevens, T., Rees, S and Marshall C. 2008. DEFRA Consultation on measures to protect biodiversity in Lyme Bay; Response from the Marine Institute at the University of Plymouth. 11pp
Invited lectures
2018 Marine Pioneer Conference. Developing Marine Natural Capital Accounts.
2017 House of Lords Select Committee. Advisory Committee on the Protection of the Sea. London, UK. Aichi Target 11 and SGD 14. Opportunities for the UK.
2016 Lyme Bay Fisheries and Conservation Reserve Committee meeting, Lyme Regis, UK. The Lyme Bay Reserve. Is it working?
2016 Commonwealth Resilience Forum, London. Marine Resources: protection or development - need they be mutually exclusive? MPAs and the Tourism and Leisure sector.
2016 CBD expert meeting. Berlin, Germany. Meeting to share experiences and lessons learned on achieving Aichi Target 11 in marine and coastal areas.
2015 ESRC symposium. Bristol University. MPAs and human well-being: How can we align conservation with social and economic needs?
2014 Marine Spatial Planning Conference Series for the European Commission, Venice, Italy. Marine Spatial Planning and the integration of economic and environmental interests.
2014 3rd Cross Channel Forum: Future Challenges for Effective Governance of the Channel. Le Havre, France. Marine Spatial Planning and conservation.
2014 3rd International Marine Conservation Congress, Glasgow, UK. A legal and ecological perspective of ‘site integrity’ to inform policy development and management of Special Areas of Conservation in Europe. Invited session chair
2010 CMS Conference. Socio Economics in the Marine Environment. Reconciling Social and Economic Issues with Environment Programmes in Practice, London. Lyme Bay and socio-economics: Lessons from practice.