Preface.Acknowledgements.Poole Harbour Study Group.Contributors.Introduction: Poole Harbour in Context (J. Humphreys, V. May).1. The Geology of Poole Harbour (A. Gale).2. Geomorphology of Poole Harbour (V. May).3. Salinity and Tides in Poole Harbour: Estuary or Lagoon? (J. Humphreys).4. The Vegetation of Poole Harbour (B. Edwards).5. Physical and Ecological Aspects of the Poole Harbour Reedbeds (K. Cook).6. History and Ecology of Spartina anglica in Poole Harbour (A. Raybould).7. Macro-invertebrate Fauna in the Intertidal Mudflats (R. Caldow et al.).8. Sub-tidal Ecology of Poole Harbour - An Overview (P. Dyrynda).9. Zooplankton Distribution in Poole Harbour (P. Barbuto, E. Pinn, A. Jensen).10. The Important Birds of Poole Harbour: Population Changes Since 1998 (B. Pickess).11. Otters in Poole Harbour (B. Bruce).12. Non-native Species in and around Poole Harbour (J. Underhill-Day, P. Dyrynda).13. The Manila Clam in Poole Harbour (A. Jensen et al.).14. Ecological Impacts of Sika Deer on Poole Harbour Saltmarshes (A. Diaz, E. Pinn, J. Hannaford).15. Sika Deer Trampling and Saltmarsh Creek Erosion: Preliminary Investigation (C. House, V. May, A. Diaz).16. Marine Fisheries of Poole Harbour (A. Jenson, I. Carrier, N. Richardson).17. Ecological Effects of Pump-scoop Dredging for Cockles on theIntertidal Benthic Community (L. Parker, E. Pinn).18. Water Quality and Pollution Monitoring in Poole Harbour (J. Wardlaw).19. Sediment Quality and Benthic Invertebrates in Holes Bay (F. Bowles, P. English).20. Macroalgal Mat Development and Associated Changes in Infaunal Biodiversity (E. Pinn, M. Jones).21. Predicting Habitat Change in Poole Harbour Using Aerial Photography (K. Born).22. Poole Harbour European Marine Site (H. Powell).Conclusion: Science, Development and Management (J. Humphreys, V. May)Index.