Resources

Biology - Marine Biology

Bembridge Marine Life:
Patella depressa - black footed limpet. Ventral view.

Photo: RJH Herbert

This southern limpet species reaches the extreme eastern limits of distribution along the south coast of England at Bembridge. Its abundance and distribution is being monitored to determine ecological effects of climate change.

Key References:

Crisp, D.J. & Southward, A.J. (1958).  The distribution of intertidal organisms along the coasts of the English Channel. J.Mar.Biol.Ass.UK, 37:157-208.

Herbert, R.J.H. (2001).Testing hypotheses related to changes in abundance and distribution of warm-temperate invertebrates on rocky shores along the south coast of England. PhD Thesis. School of Ocean & Earth Science. University of Southampton.

Southward,A.J. Hawkins, S.J. & Burrows, M.T. (1995). Seventy years observations of changes in distribution and abundance of zooplankton and intertidal organisms in the western English Channel in relation to rising sea temperature. J.Thermal Biology., 20 No.1. : 127-155.