NMBAQC

The National Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme
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Reports

NMBAQC Benthic Invertebrate Component Scheme Standards

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.

Annual Reports

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.

Own Sample Module Summary Reports

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. 

Ring Test Bulletins

RTB 40 - October 2011

Hall, D.J., Taylor, J.G. and Worsfold, T.M., 2011. National Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Ring Test Bulletin: RTB#40. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. Unicomarine Report NMBAQCrtb#40, 33pp, October 2011.

RTB 39 - June 2011

Hall, D.J. and Worsfold, T.M., 2011. National Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Ring Test Bulletin: RTB#39. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. Unicomarine Report NMBAQCrtb#39, 41pp, June 2010.

RTB 38 - April 2010

Hall, D.J. and Taylor, J.G., 2010. National Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Ring Test Bulletin: RTB#38. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. Unicomarine Report NMBAQCrtb#38, 30pp, April 2010.

RTB 37 - December 2009

Hall, D.J. and Worsfold, T.M., 2009. National Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Ring Test Bulletin: RTB#37. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. Unicomarine Report NMBAQCrtb#37, 37pp, December 2009.

RTB 36 - May 2009

Worsfold, T.M. and Hall, D.J., 2009. National Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Ring Test Bulletin: RTB#36. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. Unicomarine Report NMBAQCrtb#36, 35pp, May 2009.

RTB 35 -November 2008

Hall, D.J. and Worsfold, T.M., 2008. National Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Ring Test Bulletin: RTB#35. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. Unicomarine Report NMBAQCrtb#35, 33pp, November 2008.

RTB 34 - April 2008

Hall, D.J. and Worsfold, T.M., 2008. National Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Ring Test Bulletin: RTB#34. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. Unicomarine Report NMBAQCrtb#34, 30pp, April 2008.

RTB 32 - December 2007

Hall, D.J. and Worsfold, T.M., 2007. National Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Ring Test Bulletin: RTB#32. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. Unicomarine Report NMBAQCrtb#32, 31pp, December 2007.

RTB 30 - March 2007

Hall, D.J. and Worsfold, T.M., 2007. National Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Ring Test Bulletin: RTB#30. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. Unicomarine Report NMBAQCrtb#30, 24pp, March 2007.

RTB 29 - December 2006

Hall, D.J. and Worsfold, T.M., 2006. National Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme. Ring Test Bulletin: RTB#29. Report to the NMBAQC Scheme participants. Unicomarine Report NMBAQCrtb#29, 16pp, December 2006.

Macrobenthic Exercise Reports

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.

General / Procedures

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 Quesitonnaire - 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.