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45. BORNMAN, TG & ADAMS, JB. 2005. Present state of the Noetzie Estuary. Prepared for Pezula Private Estate. IECM Research Report No. 45. 43pp.[2.6 MB]
44. BORNMAN, TG & ADAMS, JB. 2005. Keurbooms Reserve Determination study. Scoping phase – Estuaries. Prepared for Department of Water Affairs and Forestry. IECM Research Report No. 44. 45 pp. [0.9 MB]
43. BORNMAN, TG, ADAMS, JB & BEZUIDENHOUT, C. 2005. Present status of the Orange River mouth wetland and potential for rehabilitation. Prepared for Working for Wetlands, South African National Biodiversity Institute. IECM Research Report No. 43. 56 pp.
42. KLAGES, NTW, PATERSON, A, SAUER, W, SHIPTON, T & VROMANS, D. 2003. Towards a coastal management plan for the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Municipality: A starter document. Prepared for National Ports Authority. IECM Research Report No. 42. 164 pp. [2.5 MB]
41. WATSON, J, GRAY, R & HALL, A. 1999. A Foredune rehabilitation programme for Joorst Park dunefield. IECM Research Report No. 41. 29 pp.
40. ROBERTSON, BL, CAMPBELL, EE & BERRY, MG. 1999. Environmental impacts of informal settlements in the South-Eastern Cape coastal region. IECM Research Report No. 40. 32 pp
39. CAMPBELL, EE. 1998. Campus Nature Reserve. IECM Research Report No. 39.
38. BLACK, J., ROBERTSON, B.L., SIDE, J. 1997. Recreational SCUBA diving in the Eastern Cape and its potential to support eco-tourism. IECM Research Report No. 38.
37. MOFFETT, M & DE RUYCK, A. 1995. Importance of beaches as recreational venues - a national questionnaire survey. IECM Research Report No. 37. 14 pp.
36. McGWYNNE, LE. (ed.). 1994. White sand mussels: ecology, status and conservation - proceedings of a scientific symposium. IECM Research Report No. 36. 39 pp.
35. ILLENBERGER, WK & KERLEY, GIH. 1993. Management and conservation of the Alexandria coastal dunefield. IECM Research Report No. 35. 43 pp.
34. DE RUYCK, A & McLACHLAN, A. 1993. Sandy beach conservation - perceptions and needs of beach managers. IECM Research Report No. 34. 34 pp.
33. McGWYNNE, LE. (ed.) 1993 White sand mussels: ecology, status and conservation - proceedings of a public symposium. IECM Research Report No. 33. 28 pp.
32. McGWYNNE, LE, VAN TEYLINGEN, K & McLACHLAN, A. 1993. Coastal dune conservation - perceptions and needs of management authorities. IECM Research Report No. 32. 23 pp.
31. CAMPBELL, EE, PARKER-NANCE, T & BATE, G.C. 1992. A compilation of information on the magnitude, nature and importance of coastal aquifers in southern Africa. IECM Research Report No. 31. 192 pp. Water Research Commission Report No. 370/1/92
30. McGWYNNE, LE & McLACHLAN, A. 1992. Ecology and management of sandy coasts. IECM Research Report No. 30. 84 pp.
29. VAN TEYLINGEN, K & MACLEOD, S. 1991. Vertebrate fauna of the Cape St Francis - Oyster Bay headland bypass dunefield. IECM Research Report No. 29. 17 pp.
28. CAMPBELL, EE & BATE, GC. 1991. The flora of the sandy beaches of Southern Africa. IV. The East Coast microflora. IECM Research Report No. 28. 70 pp. [2.7 MB]/p>
27. DAINES, A, ADAMS, J & BATE, GC. 1991. Vegetation of the Cape St Francis bypass dunefield. IECM Research Report No. 27. 31 pp.
26. CAMPBELL, EE & BATE, GC. 1991. The flora of the sandy beaches of Southern Africa. III. The South Coast microflora. IECM Research Report No. 26. 132 pp. [7.2 MB]
25. BATE, GC & CAMPBELL, EE. 1990. The flora of the sandy beaches of Southern Africa. II. The West Coast. IECM Research Report No. 25. 67 pp. [3.5 MB]
24. REDDERING, JSV & SCARR, NG. 1990. Sediment dispersal in the Gamtoos estuary. IECM Research Report No. 24. 37 pp.
23. REDDERING, JSV & SCARR, NG. 1990. The physical characteristics of the Gamtoos estuary. IECM Research Report No. 23. 42 pp.
22. CAMPBELL, EE & BATE, GC. 1990. The flora of the sandy beaches of Southern Africa. I. Physical features. IECM Research Report No. 22. 297 pp.
21. ELS, S & McLACHLAN, A. 1990. A survey of off-road vehicle use in the eastern Cape. IECM Research Report No. 21. 55 pp.
20. COETZEE, PS. 1989. Observations on temporal changes in the rocky shore intertidal community at Gouriqua. IECM Research Report No. 20. 36 pp.
19a. GLASSOM, D & McLACHLAN, A. 1989. Recreation on Port Elizabeth beaches - December/January 1987/8. IECM Research Report No. 19a. 57 pp.
19b. ANON. 1988. Annual Report 1988. IECM Research Report No. 19b. 65 pp.
18. WOOLDRIDGE, T. 1988. Proposed marina development in the south-west sector of Plettenberg Bay - an ecological assessment. IECM Research Report No. 18. 62 pp.
17. VAN DER MERWE, DEBBIE. 1988. The effects of off-road vehicles (ORVs) on coastal ecosystems - a review. IECM Research Report No. 17. 64 pp.
16. McGWYNNE, L. 1988. Sandy beaches of Maputaland - ecology, conservation and management. IECM Research Report No. 16. 93 pp.
15a. HEATH, R. 1987. Impact of trampling and recreational activities on the littoral active zone - a literature review. IECM Research Report No. 15a. 40 pp.
15b. ANON. 1987. Annual Report 1987. IECM Research Report No. 15b. 62 pp.
14a. McLACHLAN, A. 1986. Sandy beach research at the University of Port Elizabeth : 1975-1986. IECM Research Report No. 14a. 108 pp.
14b. ANON. 1987. Annual Report 1986/87. IECM Research Report No. 14b. 57 pp.
13. McLACHLAN, A. (ed). 1986. Ecological surveys of sandy beaches on the Namib Coast. IECM Research Report No. 13. 134 pp.
12. ILLENBERGER, WK. & SMUTS, WJ. 1986. Tertiary to Recent coastal geology. Proceedings of a seminar held at the University of Port Elizabeth - 23 to 25 January 1986. IECM Research Report No. 12. 96 pp.
11. OLIVIER, MC. 1986. The vegetation and flora of the Sardinia Bay Nature Reserve, Port Elizabeth. IECM Research Report No. 11. 33 pp.
10. DE KOCK, AC & LORD, DA. 1986. Chlorinated hydrocarbon residues in African fish eagle (Haliaeetus vocifer) eggs. IECM Research Report No. 10. 15 pp.
9. ANON. 1986. Annual Report 1985/86. IECM Research Report No. 9. 51 pp.
8. VAN DER MERWE, D, McLACHLAN, A & HESP, P. (eds). 1986. Structure and function of sand dune ecosystems. IECM Research Report No. 8. 103 pp.
7. WOOLDRIDGE, T. (ed). 1986. East London Programme - Final Report. IECM Research Report No. 7. 602 pp.
6. LORD, DA, BRICKNELL, WE, KERLEY, GIH, MASON, RP, RANDALL, RM, REDDERING, JSV, ROWE, S & SCHUMANN, EH. 1986. The Kapodistrias grounding and oil spill, Cape Recife, South Africa. IECM Research Report No. 6. 27 pp.
5. DONN, T. 1986. Biology of the genus Donax in southern Africa. IECM Research Report No. 5. 51 pp.
4. TALBOT, MMJF, WATLING, RJ, LORD, DA, BRANCH, EB & MARSLAND, S.A. 1985. Investigation into the pollution status of the East London area. Final Report. IECM Research Report No. 4. 96 pp.
3. ANON. 1985. Preliminary report : East London Programme. IECM Research Report No. 3. 63 pp.
2. ANON. 1985. Annual Report 1984/85. IECM Research Report No. 2. 42 pp.
1. LORD, DA, ILLENBERGER, WK & McLACHLAN, A. 1985. Beach erosion and sand budget for the Port Elizabeth Beachfront. IECM Research Report No. 1. 48 pp
