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Dr Hostens, Kristian (Kris)
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Institutes (4)

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Vlaamse overheid; Beleidsdomein Landbouw en Visserij; Instituut voor landbouw- , visserij en voedingsonderzoek; Kenniseenheid: Dier; Aquatisch Milieu en Kwaliteit, more

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Instituut voor Landbouw-, Visserij- en Voedingsonderzoek (ILVO), more
VLIZ Belgian Marine Species Consortium, more
WoRMS Editorial Board (WoRMS editors), more

Function: Thematic editor

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Onderzoeksdomein Visserij, more Function: Research scientist - Environmental monitoring Period: From Aug 2004 till

Projects (14)

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A biological valuation map for the Belgian Continental Shelf, more
An integrated impact assessment of trammel net and beam trawl fisheries, more
Belgian Register of Marine & Coastal Species, more
Community structure of demersal fish species and larger epibenthic crustaceans in the Gulf of Guayaquil, Ecuador, more
Effect van zandontginning op sedimentsamenstelling, soortenrijkdom en functionele rijkdom, more
Evaluatie van de Warrelnet- en boomKOrvisserij op het Belgisch Continentaal Plat, more
Macrobenthos monitoring van de Belgische Kust met betrekking tot het uitvoeren van de Kaderrichtlijn Water (KRW), more
Monitoring the effects of offshore wind farms on the epifauna and demersal fish fauna of soft-bottom sediments, more
Monitoring van de effecten van de windmolenparken op zee op de epi- en visfauna van zachte substraten: jaar-0 Bligh Bank en jaar-1 Thorntonbank, more
Niet-inheemse soorten in het Belgisch deel van de Noordzee en omliggende estuaria, more
Studie betreffende het opstellen van een lijst van potentiële Habitatrichtlijngebieden in het Belgische deel van de Noordzee, more
Study of Post-extraction ecological effects in the Kwintebank sand dredging area, more
The impact of the invasive comb jelly Mnemiopsis leidyi in the North Sea, more
Voordelta*4: hyperbenthosonderzoek Voordelta, more

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Beyst, B.; Fockedey, N.; Hostens, K.; Mees, J.; Marine Biology Research Group - Ugent: Belgium; (2004): Ecological hyperbenthic data of the Scheldt estuary: historical data (1988-2001). Marine Data Archive., more
Bio-environmental research group; Institute of Agricultural and Fisheries research (ILVO), Belgium; (2015): Epibenthos and demersal fish monitoring data in function of wind energy development., more
Bio-environmental research group; Institute of Agricultural and Fisheries research (ILVO), Belgium; (2015): Macrobenthos monitoring in function of the Water Framework Directive in the period 2007-2009, more
PhD_JolienBuyse: Buyse, Jolien; Reubens, J.; Hostens, Kris; Degraer, Steven; Goossens, J.; De Backer, Annelies; Institute for Agricultural and Fisheries Research (ILVO); Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ); Marine Ecosystem Management (IRScNB/KBIN): Belgium; (2021): Using acoustic telemetry to study local and larger scale movements of plaice in relation to a Belgian offshore wind farm. Marine Data Archive., more
De Witte, B.; Catarino, A.I.; Vandecasteele, L.; Dekimpe, M.; Meyers, N.; Deloof, D.; Pint, S.; Hostens, K.; Everaert, G.; Torreele, E.; Flanders Research Institute for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (ILVO); Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ): Belgium; (2021): Microplastics In Fish Gastrointestinal Tracts sampled in 2020 in the North Sea (MICROFISH project). Marine Data Archive., more
MACROBEL: Degraer, S.; Wittoeck, J.; Appeltans, W.; Cooreman, K.; Deprez, T.; Hillewaert, H.; Hostens, K.; Mees, J.; Vanden Berghe, E.; Vincx, M. (2006) Macrobel: Long term trends in the macrobenthos of the Belgian Continental Shelf. Oostende, Belgium. Http://www.vliz.be/vmdcdata/macrobel/, more
Puturuhu L.; Vincx M.; Fundamental and Applied Marine Ecology Post Graduate Program (FAME). VUB; Marine Biology Section, Zoology Institute. Ugent: Belgium; (2016): Epibenthic fauna along the salinity gradient in the Westerschelde area in 1990., more
Flatfish: Reubens, J.; Deneudt, K.; Hostens, K.; 2016. Field test to estimate tagging potential of several flatfish species., more
JJ_Belwind: Reubens, J; Belgium; 2021: Belwind temporary acoustic receiver network 2020 - 2021, more
Ecological epibenthic data of the Scheldt estuary, more
Ecological epibenthic data of the Scheldt estuary: historical data (1988-2001), more
Ecological study underwater nourishment Belgian coast, more
ILVO data Speek project: macrobenthos on Kwintebank sand dredging area, more
ILVO epifauna and demersal fish data: epifauna and demersal fish monitoring on the Belgian Part of the North Sea since 1979, more
ILVO macrobenthos in soft sediments: macrobenthos monitoring in the Belgian Part of the North Sea since 1979, more

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A1 Publications (66) [show]
Dukan, N.; Cornelis, I.; Maes, S.; Hostens, K.; De Backer, A.; Derycke, S. (2024). Vertical and horizontal environmental DNA (eDNA) patterns of fish in a shallow and well-mixed North Sea area. NPG Scientific Reports 14(1): 16748. https://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-66912-2, more Meyers, N.; Everaert, G.; Hostens, K.; Schmidt, N.; Herzke, D.; Fuda, J.-L.; Janssen, C.; De Witte, B. (2024). Towards reliable data: Validation of a machine learning-based approach for microplastics analysis in marine organisms using Nile red staining. Mar. Pollut. Bull. 207: 116804. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2024.116804, more Van den Bulcke, L.; De Backer, L.; Hillewaert, H.; Maes, S.; Seghers, S.; Waegeman, W.; Wittoeck, J.; Hoste, K.; Derycke, S. (2024). Comparative study of traditional and DNA-based methods for environmental impact assessment: A case study of marine aggregate extraction in the North Sea. Sci. Total Environ. 946: 174106. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.174106, more Buyse, J.; Reubens, J.; Hostens, K.; Degraer, S.; Goossens, J.; De Backer, A. (2023). European plaice movements show evidence of high residency, site fidelity, and feeding around hard substrates within an offshore wind farm. ICES J. Mar. Sci./J. Cons. int. Explor. Mer Accepted. https://dx.doi.org/10.1093/icesjms/fsad179, more Buyse, J.; Hostens, K.; Degraer, S.; De Troch, M.; Wittoeck, J.; De Backer, A. (2023). Increased food availability at offshore wind farms affects trophic ecology of plaice Pleuronectes platessa. Sci. Total Environ. 862: 160730. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.160730, more Festjens, F.; Buyse, J.; De Backer, A.; Hostens, K.; Lefaible, N.; Vanaverbeke, J.; Van Hoey, G. (2023). Functional trait responses to different anthropogenic pressures. Ecol. Indic. 146: 109854. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolind.2022.109854, more Goedefroo, N.; Braeckman, U.; Hostens, K.; Vanaverbeke, J.; Moens, T.; De Backer, A. (2023). Understanding the impact of sand extraction on benthic ecosystem functioning: a combination of functional indices and biological trait analysis. Front. Mar. Sci. 10: 1268999. https://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2023.1268999, more Van den Bulcke, L.; De Backer, A.; Wittoeck, J.; Beentjes, K.; Maes, S.; Christodoulou, M.; Martinez Arbizu, P.; Sapkota, R.; van der Hoorn, B.; Winding, A.; Hostens, K.; Derycke, S. (2023). DNA metabarcoding on repeat: sequencing data of marine macrobenthos are reproducible and robust across labs and protocols. Ecol. Indic. 150: 110207. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolind.2023.110207, more Vanavermaete, D.; Hostens, K.; Everaert, G.; Parmentier, K.; Janssen, C.; De Witte, B. (2023). Assessing the risk of booster biocides for the marine environment: A case study at the Belgian part of the North Sea. Mar. Pollut. Bull. 197: 115774. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2023.115774, more Vanavermaete, D.; Hostens, K.; Le, H.M.; Lessuise, A.; Ruttens, A.; Waegeneers, N.; De Witte, B. (2023). Short- and long-term assessment of PAH, PCB, and metal contamination in the Belgian part of the North Sea. Chemosphere 310: 136905. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.136905, more Vanavermaete, D.; Verlé, K.; Devriese, L.I.; De Cauwer, K.; De Schrijver, C.; Torreele, E.; Vandecasteele, L.; Velimirovic, M.; Tirez, K.; Hostens, K.; De Witte, B. (2023). Distribution and sources of macrolitter on the seafloor in Belgian fisheries areas. Front. Mar. Sci. 10: 1124580. https://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2023.1124580, more Buyse, J.; Hostens, K.; Degraer, S.; De Backer, A. (2022). Long-term series demonstrate small-scale differences in trends within fish assemblages explained by climate variability. Est., Coast. and Shelf Sci. 264: 107663. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ecss.2021.107663, more Buyse, J.; Hostens, K.; Degraer, S.; De Backer, A. (2022). Offshore wind farms affect the spatial distribution pattern of plaice Pleuronectes platessa at both the turbine and wind farm scale. ICES J. Mar. Sci./J. Cons. int. Explor. Mer 79(6): 1777-1786. https://dx.doi.org/10.1093/icesjms/fsac107, more De Witte, B.; Catarino, A.I.; Vandecasteele, L.; Dekimpe, M.; Meyers, N.; Deloof, D.; Pint, S.; Hostens, K.; Everaert, G.; Torreele, E. (2022). Feasibility study on biomonitoring of microplastics in fish gastrointestinal tracts. Front. Mar. Sci. 8: 794636. https://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2021.794636, more Deconinck, D.; Hostens, K.; Taverniers, I.; Volckaert, F.A.M.; Derycke, S. (2021). Identification and semi-quantification of Atlantic salmon in processed and mixed seafood products using Droplet Digital PCR (ddPCR). Food Chem. Toxicol. 154: 112329. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fct.2021.112329, more Derycke, S.; Maes, S.; Van Den Bulcke, L.; Vanhollebeke, J.; Wittoeck, J.; Hillewaert, H.; Ampe, B.; Haegeman, A.; Hoste, K.; De Backer, A. (2021). Detection of macrobenthos species with metabarcoding is consistent in bulk DNA but dependent on body size and sclerotization in eDNA from the ethanol preservative. Front. Mar. Sci. 8: 637858. https://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2021.637858, more Le, H.M.; Bekaert, K.; Lagring, R.; Ampe, B.; Ruttens, A.; De Cauwer, K.; Hostens, K.; De Witte, B. (2021). 4DEMON: integrating 40 years of data on PCB and metal contamination in marine sediments of the Belgian Part of the North Sea. Front. Mar. Sci. 8: 681901. https://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2021.681901, more Paoletti, S.; Bekaert, K.; Barbut, L.; Lacroix, G.; Volckaert, F.A.M.; Hostens, K. (2021). Validating a biophysical dispersal model with the early life-history traits of common sole (Solea solea L.). PLoS One 16(9): e0257709. https://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0257709, more Wyns, L.; Roche, M.; Barette, F.; Van Lancker, V.; Degrendele, K.; Hostens, K.; De Backer, A. (2021). Near-field changes in the seabed and associated macrobenthic communities due to marine aggregate extraction on tidal sandbanks: a spatially explicit bio-physical approach considering geological context and extraction regimes. Cont. Shelf Res. 229: 104546. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.csr.2021.104546, more Deconinck, D.; Volckaert, F.A.M.; Hostens, K.; Panicz, R.; Eljasik, P.; Faria, M.; Sousa Monteiro, C.; Robbens, J.; Derycke, S. (2020). A high-quality genetic reference database for European commercial fishes reveals substitution fraud of processed Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) and common sole (Solea solea) at different steps in the Belgian supply chain. Food Chem. Toxicol. 141: 111417. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fct.2020.111417, more Verwimp, C.; Vansteenbrugge, L.; Derycke, S.; Kerkhove, T.; Muylle, H.; Honnay, O.; Ruttink, T.; Roldán-Ruiz, I.; Hostens, K. (2020). Population genomic structure of the gelatinous zooplankton species Mnemiopsis leidyi in its nonindigenous range in the North Sea. Ecol. Evol. 10(1): 11-25. https://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ece3.5468, more Delerue-Ricard, S.; Stynen, H.; Barbut, L.; Morat, F.; Mahé, K.; Hablützel, P.I.; Hostens, K.; Volckaert, F.A.M. (2019). Size-effect, asymmetry, and small-scale spatial variation in otolith shape of juvenile sole in the Southern North Sea. Hydrobiologia 845(1): 95-108. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10750-018-3736-3, more Heindler, F.M.; Maes, G.E.; Delerue-Ricard, S.; Vanden Bavière, A.; Hostens, K.; Volckaert, F.A.M. (2019). Diet composition and gut microbiome of 0-group European plaice Pleuronectes platessa L. - Strong homogeneity and subtle spatial and temporal differences. J. Sea Res. 144: 67-77. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.seares.2018.11.004, more Breine, T.; De Backer, A.; Van Colen, C.; Moens, T.; Hostens, K.; Van Hoey, G. (2018). Structural and functional diversity of soft-bottom macrobenthic communities in the Southern North Sea. Est., Coast. and Shelf Sci. 214: 173-184. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ecss.2018.09.012, more Buhl-Mortensen, L.; Galparsoro, I.; Vega Fernandez, T.; Johnson, K.; D'Anna, G.; Badalamenti, F.; Garofalo, G.; Carlström, J.; Piwowarczyk, J.; Rabaut, M.; Vanaverbeke, J.; Schipper, C.; van Dalfsen, J.; Vassilopoulou, V.; Issaris, Y.; van Hoof, L.; Pecceu, E.; Hostens, K.; Pace, M.L.; Knittweis, L.; Stelzenmüller, V.; Todorova, V.; Doncheva, V. (2017). Maritime ecosystem-based management in practice: Lessons learned from the application of a generic spatial planning framework in Europe. Mar. Policy 75: 174-186. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marpol.2016.01.024, more Devriese, L.I.; De Witte, B.; Vethaak, A.D.; Hostens, K.; Leslie, H.A. (2017). Bioaccumulation of PCBs from microplastics in Norway lobster (Nephrops norvegicus): an experimental study. Chemosphere 186: 10-16. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2017.07.121, more Debusschere, E.; Hostens, K.; Adriaens, D.; Ampe, B.; Botteldooren, D.; De Boeck, G.; De Muynck, A.; Sinha, A.K.; Vandendriessche, S.; Van Hoorebeke, L.; Vincx, M.; Degraer, S. (2016). Acoustic stress responses in juvenile sea bass Dicentrarchus labrax induced by offshore pile driving. Environ. Pollut. 208(Part B): 747-757. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2015.10.055, more Debusschere, E.; De Coensel, B.; Vandendriessche, S.; Botteldooren, D.; Hostens, K.; Vincx, M.; Degraer, S. (2016). Effects of offshore wind farms on the early life stages of Dicentrarchus labrax, in: Popper, A.N. et al. The effects of noise on aquatic life II. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 875: pp. 197-204. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-2981-8_23, more Pecceu, E.; Hostens, K.; Maes, F. (2016). Governance analysis of MPAs in the Belgian part of the North Sea. Mar. Policy 71: 265-274. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marpol.2015.12.017, more Vandendriessche, S.; Vansteenbrugge, L.; Derweduwen, J.; Maelfait, H.; Hostens, K. (2016). Jellyfish jelly press and jelly perception. J. Coast. Conserv. 20(2): 117-125. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11852-016-0423-2, more Vansteenbrugge, L.; Hostens, K.; Vanhove, B.; De Backer, A.; De Clippele, L.; De Troch, M. (2016). Erratum to: trophic ecology of Mnemiopsis leidyi in the southern North Sea: a biomarker approach. Mar. Biol. (Berl.) 163(9): 184. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00227-016-2955-2, more Vansteenbrugge, L.; Hostens, K.; Vanhove, B.; De Backer, A.; De Clippele, L.; De Troch, M. (2016). Trophic ecology of Mnemiopsis leidyi in the southern North Sea: a biomarker approach. Mar. Biol. (Berl.) 163(2): [1-25]. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00227-015-2800-z, more Willems, T.; De Backer, A.; Kerkhove, T.; Dakriet, N.N.; De Troch, M.; Vincx, M.; Hostens, K. (2016). Trophic ecology of Atlantic seabob shrimp Xiphopenaeus kroyeri: Intertidal benthic microalgae support the subtidal food web off Suriname. Est., Coast. and Shelf Sci. 182(Part A): 146-157. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ecss.2016.09.015, more Willems, T.; Depestele, J.; De Backer, A.; Hostens, K. (2016). Ray bycatch in a tropical shrimp fishery: Do Bycatch Reduction Devices and Turtle Excluder Devices effectively exclude rays? Fish. Res. 175: 35-42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fishres.2015.11.009, more Stelzenmüller, V.; Vega Fernández, T.; Cronin, K.; Röckmann, C.; Pantazi, M.; Vanaverbeke, J.; Stamford, T.; Hostens, K.; Pecceu, E.; Degraer, S.; Buhl-Mortensen, L.; Carlström, J.; Galparsoro, I.; Johnson, K.; Piwowarczyk, J.; Vassilopoulou, V.; Jak, R.; Pace, M.L.; van Hoof, L. (2015). Assessing uncertainty associated with the monitoring and evaluation of spatially managed areas. Mar. Policy 51: 151–162. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marpol.2014.08.001, more van der Molen, J.; van Beek, J.; Augustine, S.; Vansteenbrugge, L.; van Walraven, L.; van Langenberg, V.; van der Veer, H.W.; Hostens, K.; Pitois, S.; Robbens, J. (2015). Modelling survival and connectivity of Mnemiopsis leidyi in the south-western North Sea and Scheldt estuaries. Ocean Sci. 11(3): 405-424. dx.doi.org/10.5194/os-11-405-2015, more Vandendriessche, S.; Derweduwen, J.; Hostens, K. (2015). Equivocal effects of offshore wind farms in Belgium on soft substrate epibenthos and fish assemblages. Hydrobiologia 756(1): 19-35. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10750-014-1997-z, more Vansteenbrugge, L.; Van Regenmortel, T.; De Troch, M.; Vincx, M.; Hostens, K. (2015). Gelatinous zooplankton in the Belgian part of the North Sea and the adjacent Schelde estuary: spatio-temporal distribution patterns and population dynamics. J. Sea Res. 97: 28-39. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.seares.2014.12.008, more Vansteenbrugge, L.; Ampe, B.; De Troch, M.; Vincx, M.; Hostens, K. (2015). On the distribution and population dynamics of the ctenophore Mnemiopsis leidyi in the Belgian part of the North Sea and Westerschelde estuary. Mar. Environ. Res. 110: 33-44. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marenvres.2015.07.011, more Willems, T.; De Backer, A.; Mol, J.H.; Vincx, M.; Hostens, K. (2015). Distribution patterns of the demersal fish fauna on the inner continental shelf of Suriname. Regional Studies in Marine Science 2: 177-188. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rsma.2015.10.008, more Willems, T.; De Backer, A.; You, K.; Vincx, M.; Hostens, K. (2015). Spatio-temporal distribution patterns of the epibenthic community in the coastal waters of Suriname. Cont. Shelf Res. 108: 25-40. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.csr.2015.08.006, more De Backer, A.; Van Hoey, G.; Coates, D.; Vanaverbeke, J.; Hostens, K. (2014). Similar diversity-disturbance responses to different physical impacts: Three cases of small-scale biodiversity increase in the Belgian part of the North Sea. Mar. Pollut. Bull. 84(1-2): 251–262. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2014.05.006, more Debusschere, E.; De Coensel, B.; Bajek, A.; Botteldooren, D.; Hostens, K.; Vanaverbeke, J.; Vandendriessch, S.; Van Ginderdeuren, K.; Vincx, M.; Degraer, S. (2014). In situ mortality experiments with juvenile sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) in relation to impulsive sound levels caused by pile driving of windmill foundations. PLoS One 9(10): e109280. https://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0109280, more Depestele, J.; Courtens, W.; Degraer, S.; Haelters, J.; Hostens, K.; Leopold, M.; Pinn, E.; Merckx, B.; Polet, H.; Rabaut, M.; Reiss, H.; Stienen, E.; Vandendriessche, S.; Volckaert, F.A.M.; Vincx, M. (2014). Sensitivity assessment as a tool for spatial and temporal gear-based fisheries management. Ocean Coast. Manag. 102(Part A): 149–160. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2014.09.024, more Derweduwen, J.; Hillewaert, H.; Vandendriessche, S.; Hostens, K. (2014). First record of Montagu’s sea snail Liparis montagui (Donovan, 1804) in Belgian waters. Belg. J. Zool. 144(2): 120-124, more Massin, C.; Wittoeck, J.; Hostens, K. (2014). Leptosynapta inhaerens (O.F. Müller 1776) (Echinodermata, Holothuroidea): a new record for the Belgian marine waters. Belg. J. Zool. 144(2): 112-119, more Olsen, E; Fluharty, D; Hoel, H; Hostens, K.; Maes, F.; Pecceu, E. (2014). Integration at the round table: marine spatial planning in multi-stakeholder settings. PLoS One 9(10): e109964. https://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0109964, more Van Ginderdeuren, K.; Van Hoey, G.; Vincx, M.; Hostens, K. (2014). The mesozooplankton community of the Belgian shelf (North Sea). J. Sea Res. 85: 48-58. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.seares.2013.10.003, more Van Ginderdeuren, K.; Vandendriessche, S.; Prössler, Y.; Matola, H.; Vincx, M.; Hostens, K. (2014). Selective feeding by pelagic fish in the Belgian part of the North Sea. ICES J. Mar. Sci./J. Cons. int. Explor. Mer 71(4): 808-820. hdl.handle.net/doi:10.1093/icesjms/fst183, more Van Hoey, G.; Birchenough, S.N.R.; Hostens, K. (2014). Estimating the biological value of soft-bottom sediments with sediment profile imaging and grab sampling. J. Sea Res. 86: 1-12. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.seares.2013.10.010, more Van Hoey, G.; Permuy, D.C.; Vandendriessche, S.; Vincx, M.; Hostens, K. (2013). An ecological quality status assessment procedure for soft-sediment benthic habitats: weighing alternative approaches. Ecol. Indic. 25: 266-278. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolind.2012.09.024, more Van Ginderdeuren, K.; Hostens, K.; Hoffman, S.; Vansteenbrugge, L.; Soenen, K.; De Blauwe, H.; Robbens, J.; Vincx, M. (2012). Distribution of the invasive ctenophore Mnemiopsis leidyi in the Belgian part of the North Sea. Aquat. Invasions 7(2): 163-169. dx.doi.org/10.3391/ai.2012.7.2.002, more Van Ginderdeuren, K.; Fiers, F.; De Backer, A.; Vincx, M.; Hostens, K. (2012). Updating the zooplankton species list for the Belgian part of the North Sea. Belg. J. Zool. 142(1): 3-22, more Van Ginderdeuren, K.; Hoffman, S.; Vandendriessche, S.; Vincx, M.; Hostens, K. (2012). First record of the pelagic fish species blue whiting Micromesistius poutassou in the Belgian part of the North Sea. Belg. J. Zool. 142(1): 93-96, more Vansteenbrugge, L.; Van Ginderdeuren, K.; Van Regenmortel, T.; Hostens, K.; Vincx, M. (2012). Larval mantis shrimp Rissoides desmaresti (Risso, 1816) (Stomatopoda) in the Belgian part of the North Sea. Belg. J. Zool. 142(2): 154-158, more Derous, S.; Agardy, M. Tundi; Hillewaert, H.; Hostens, K.; Jamieson, G.; Lieberknecht, L.; Mees, J.; Moulaert, I.; Olenin, S.; Paelinckx, D.; Rabaut, M.; Rachor, E.; Roff, J.C.; Stienen, E.W.M.; Van der Wal, J.T.; Van Lancker, V.; Verfaillie, E.; Vincx, M.; Weslawski, J.M.; Degraer, S. (2007). A concept for biological valuation in the marine environment. Oceanologia 49(1): 99-128, more Derous, S.; Austen, M.; Claus, S.; Daan, N.; Dauvin, J.-C.; Deneudt, K.; Depestele, J.; Desroy, N.; Heessen, H.; Hostens, K.; Marboe, A.H.; Lescrauwaet, A.-K.; Moreno, M.P.; Moulaert, I.; Paelinckx, D.; Rabaut, M.; Rees, H.; Ressurreição, A.; Roff, J.C.; Santos, P.T.; Speybroeck, J.; Willems, W.; Stienen, E.W.M.; Tatarek, A.; ter Hofstede, R.; Vincx, M.; Zarzycki, T.; Degraer, S. (2007). Building on the concept of marine biological valuation with respect to translating it to a practical protocol: Viewpoints derived from a joint ENCORA-MARBEF initiative. Oceanologia 49(4): 579-586, more Beyst, B.; Hostens, K.; Mees, J. (2002). Factors influencing the spatial variation in fish and macrocrustacean communities in the surf zone of sandy beaches in Belgium. J. Mar. Biol. Ass. U.K. 82(2): 181-187. https://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S0025315402005337, more Beyst, B.; Hostens, K.; Mees, J. (2001). Factors influencing fish and macrocrustacean communities in the surf zone of sandy beaches in Belgium: temporal variation. J. Sea Res. 46(3-4): 281-294. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S1385-1101(01)00087-9, more Hostens, K. (2000). Spatial patterns and seasonality in the epibenthic communities of the Westerschelde (Southern Bight of the North Sea). J. Mar. Biol. Ass. U.K. 80(1): 27-36. dx.doi.org/10.1017/S0025315499001538, more Hostens, K.; Mees, J. (1999). The mysid-feeding guild of demersal fishes in the brackish zone of the Westerschelde estuary. J. Fish Biol. 55(4): 704-719. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1095-8649.1999.tb00712.x, more Arellano, R.V.; Hamerlynck, O.; Vincx, M.; Mees, J.; Hostens, K.; Gijselinck, W. (1995). Changes in the ratio of the sulcus acusticus area to the sagitta area of Pomatoschistus minutus and P. lozanoi (Pisces, Gobiidae). Mar. Biol. (Berl.) 122: 355-360. doi.org/10.1007/BF00350868, more Hamerlynck, O.; Hostens, K. (1994). Changes in the fish fauna of the Oosterschelde estuary: a ten-year time series of fyke catches. Hydrobiologia 282: 497-507. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00024651, more Hostens, K.; HamerlyncK, O. (1994). The mobile epifauna of the soft bottoms in the subtidal Oosterschelde estuary: structure, function and impact of the storm-surge barrier. Hydrobiologia 282: 479-496. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00024650, more Van Damme, P.A.; Hostens, K.; Ollevier, F.P. (1994). Fish species of the lower Zeeschelde (Belgium): a comparison with historical checklists. Belg. J. Zool. 124(2): 93-103, more Hamerlynck, O.; Hostens, K. (1993). Growth, feeding, production, and consumption in 0-group bib (Trisopterus luscus L.) and whiting (Merlangius merlangus L.) in a shallow coastal area of the south-west Netherlands. ICES J. Mar. Sci./J. Cons. int. Explor. Mer 50(1): 81-91. https://dx.doi.org/10.1006/jmsc.1993.1009, more
Peer reviewed publications (4) [show]
Maes, S.M.; Desmet, S.; Brys, R.; Sys, K.; Ruttink, T.; Maes, S.; Hostens, K.; Vansteenbrugge, L.; Derycke, S. (2024). Detection and quantification of two commercial flatfishes (Solea solea and Pleuronectes platessa) in the North Sea using environmental DNA. Environmental DNA 6(1): e426. https://dx.doi.org/10.1002/edn3.426, more Van den Bulcke, L.; De Backer, A.; Ampe, B.; Maes, S.; Wittoeck, J.; Waegeman, W.; Hostens, K.; Derycke, S. (2021). Towards harmonization of DNA metabarcoding for monitoring marine macrobenthos: the effect of technical replicates and pooled DNA extractions on species detection. Metabarcoding and Metagenomics 5: 233–247. https://dx.doi.org/10.3897/mbmg.5.71107, more Hamerlynck, O.; Hostens, K.; Arellano, R.V.; Mees, J.; Vandamme, P.A. (1993). The mobile epibenthic fauna of soft bottoms in the Dutch Delta (south-west Netherlands): spatial structure. Neth. J. Aquat. Ecol. 27(2-4): 343-358, more Hamerlynck, O.; Hostens, K.; Mees, J.; Arellano, R.V.; Cattrijsse, A.; Van de Vyver, P.; Craeymeersch, J.A. (1992). The ebb tidal delta of the Grevelingen: a man-made nursery for flatfish? Neth. J. Sea Res. 30: 191-200. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0077-7579(92)90057-L, more
Books (10) [show]
Pecceu, E.; Vanelslander, B.; Vandendriessche, S.; Van Hoey, G.; Torreele, E.; Polet, H.; Hostens, K. (2015). Something is moving at sea: fisheries measures as part of the Belgian marine spatial plan. CM Documents - ICES, CM 2015(O:13). International Council for the Exploration of the Sea: Copenhagen. 1 pp., more Derveaux, S.; Vansteenbrugge, L.; Vandendriessche, S.; van der Molen, J.; Langenberg, V.; Robbens, J.; Hostens, K.; Riebbels, G.; Matthijs, F.; Antajan, E.; Brylinski, J.-M.; Pitois, S. (2014). Resultaten na drie jaar wetenschappelijk onderzoek. MEMO Nieuwsbrief: Zesmaandelijks tijdschrift Mnemiopsis leidyi: Ecology, Modelling and Observation, 2014. Instituut voor Landbouw- en Visserijonderzoek (ILVO): Oostende. 4 pp., more Derveaux, S.; Vandendriessche, S.; Schaafsma, M.; Pitois, S.; Vincent, D.; Robbens, J.; Hostens, K.; Riebbels, G.; Matthijs, F.; Levenson, M. (2013). MEMO Nieuwsbrief 2013(4). MEMO Nieuwsbrief: Zesmaandelijks tijdschrift Mnemiopsis leidyi: Ecology, Modelling and Observation, 4. ILVO: Oostende. 4 pp., more Robbens, J.; Derveaux, S.; Hostens, K.; Fockedey, N.; Kerckhof, F.; Degraer, S.; De Troch, M.; Vincx, M. (Ed.) (2013). Non-indigenous species in the North-East Atlantic. Ostend, 20-22 November 2013: Book of abstracts. VLIZ Special Publication, 66. Institute for Agricultural and Fisheries Research (ILVO)/Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ): Oostende. x, 50 pp., more Degraer, S.; Courtens, W.; Derweduwen, J.; Haelters, J.; Hostens, K.; Stienen, E.; Vandendriessche, S. (2011). Discussienota structureel overleg Dienst Marien Milieu – Defensie. Eindrapport in opdracht van de Federale Overheidsdienst Volksgezondheid, Veiligheid van de Voedselketen en Leefmilieu, Directoraat-generaal Leefmilieu. BMM: Brussel. 51 pp., more Van Hoey, G.; Pecceu, E.; Vanaverbeke, J.; Hostens, K.; Vincx, M. (2009). Macrobenthos monitoring on the Belgian Part of the North Sea in the framework of the OSPAR eutrophication assessment (EUTROF). ILVO: Oostende. 50 pp., more Hostens, K.; Moulaert, I.; Vandendriessche, S.; Wittoeck, J. (2008). Zandwinning gerelateerd aan de biologische waarde van de Belgische Noordzee. Workshop: Evolution et innovation dans l’extraction d’agrégats marins sur le Plateau continental belge. SPF Economie: Bruxelles. 18 pp., more Degraer, S.; Wittoeck, J.; Appeltans, W.; Cooreman, K.; Deprez, T.; Hillewaert, H.; Hostens, K.; Mees, J.; Vanden Berghe, E.; Vincx, M. (2006). De macrobenthosatlas van het Belgisch deel van de Noordzee. Federaal Wetenschapsbeleid: Brussel. ISBN 90-810081-5-3. 164, photographs, 1 cd-rom pp., more Degraer, S.; Wittoeck, J.; Appeltans, W.; Cooreman, K.; Deprez, T.; Hillewaert, H.; Hostens, K.; Mees, J.; Vanden Berghe, E.; Vincx, M. (2006). L'atlas du macrobenthos de la partie belge de la Mer du Nord. Politique scientifique fédérale: Bruxelles. ISBN 90-810081-7-X. 164, photographs, 1 cd-rom pp., more Degraer, S.; Wittoeck, J.; Appeltans, W.; Cooreman, K.; Deprez, T.; Hillewaert, H.; Hostens, K.; Mees, J.; Vanden Berghe, E.; Vincx, M. (2006). The macrobenthos atlas of the Belgian part of the North Sea. Belgian Science Policy: Brussel. ISBN 90-810081-6-1. 164, photographs, 1 cd-rom pp., more
Book chapters (84) [show]
Buyse, J.; De Backer, A.; Hostens, K. (2023). Effects of offshore wind farms on the ecology of flatfish: a case study on plaice Pleuronectes platessa, in: Degraer, S. et al. Environmental impacts of offshore wind farms in the Belgian part of the North Sea: Progressive insights in changing species distribution patterns informing marine management. Memoirs on the Marine Environment, : pp. 43-60, more Degraer, S.; Provoost, S.; Stienen, E.; De Troch, M.; De Clerck, O.; Sabbe, K.; Hostens, K.; Devriese, L.; Sandra, M. (2023). Nature and environment. Compendium voor Kust en Zee = Compendium for Coast and Sea 2023: 1-29. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/44, more Degraer, S.; Brabant, R.; Rumes, B.; Vigin, L.; Braeckman, U.; Buyse, J.; Courtens, W.; De Backer, A.; Haelters, J.; Hostens, K.; Jammar, C.; Lefaible, N.; Moens, T.; Paoletti, S.; Reynés-Cardona, A.; Stienen, E.W.M.; Vanaverbeke, J.; Van de walle, M.; Vanermen, N.; Van Maele, T.M.; Verstraete, H. (2023). Executive summary: Progressive insights in changing species distribution patterns informing marine management, in: Degraer, S. et al. Environmental impacts of offshore wind farms in the Belgian part of the North Sea: Progressive insights in changing species distribution patterns informing marine management. Memoirs on the Marine Environment, : pp. 7-9, more Degraer, S.; Provoost, S.; Stienen, E.; De Troch, M.; De Clerck, O.; Sabbe, K.; Hostens, K.; Devriese, L.; Sandra, M. (2023). Natuur en milieu. Compendium voor Kust en Zee = Compendium for Coast and Sea 2023: 1-30. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/43, more De Backer, A.; Van Hoey, G.; Wittoeck, J.; Hostens, K. (2022). Describing the epibenthos and demersal fish communities in the Belgian part of the North Sea in view of future offshore wind farm monitoring, in: Degraer, S. et al. Environmental impacts of offshore wind farms in the Belgian part of the North Sea: Getting ready for offshore wind farm expansion in the North Sea. Memoirs on the Marine Environment, : pp. 19-36, more Degraer, S.; Provoost, S.; Stienen, E.W.M.; De Troch, M.; De Clerck, O.; Sabbe, K.; Hostens, K.; Devriese, L.; Sandra, M. (2022). Nature and environment, in: Dauwe, S. et al. Knowledge Guide Coast and Sea 2022 - Compendium for Coast and Sea. Compendium voor Kust en Zee = Compendium for Coast and Sea, : pp. 1-29, more Degraer, S.; Provoost, S.; Stienen, E.; De Troch, M.; De Clerck, O.; Sabbe, K.; Hostens, K.; Devriese, L.; Sandra, M. (2022). Natuur en milieu, in: Dauwe, S. et al. Kennisgids Gebruik Kust en Zee 2022 - Compendium voor Kust en Zee. pp. 1-30, more Buyse, J.; De Backer, A.; Hostens, K. (2021). Small-scale distribution patterns of flatfish on artificial hard substrates in a Belgian offshore wind farm, in: Degraer, S. et al. Environmental impacts of offshore wind farms in the Belgian part of the North Sea: Attraction, avoidance and habitat use at various spatial scales. Memoirs on the Marine Environment, : pp. 69-76, more De Backer, A.; Wyns, L.; Hostens, K. (2021). Continued expansion of the artificial reef effect in soft-sediment epibenthos and demersal fish assemblages in two established (10 years) Belgian offshore wind farms, in: Degraer, S. et al. Environmental impacts of offshore wind farms in the Belgian part of the North Sea: Attraction, avoidance and habitat use at various spatial scales. Memoirs on the Marine Environment, : pp. 60-68, more Degraer, S.; Brabant, R.; Rumes, B.; Vigin, L.; Braeckman, U.; Buyse, J.; Courtens, W.; De Backer, A.; Hostens, K.; Lefaible, N.; Moens, T.; Stienen, E.; Van de walle, M.; Vanermen, N.; Van Vooren, K.; Verstraete, H.; Wyns, L.; Zupan, M. (2021). Executive summary: Attraction, avoidance and habitat use at various spatial scales, in: Degraer, S. et al. Environmental impacts of offshore wind farms in the Belgian part of the North Sea: Attraction, avoidance and habitat use at various spatial scales. Memoirs on the Marine Environment, : pp. 7-10, more Wyns, L.; Roche, M.; Barette, F.; Degrendele, K.; Van Lancker, V.; Hostens, K.; De Backer, A. (2021). Near-field changes in the seabed and associated macrobenthic communities due to marine aggregate extraction on tidal sandbanks: A spatially explicit biophysical approach considering geological context and extraction regimes, in: Vandenreyken, H. (Ed.) A 360° perspective on sea sand: Proceedings study day, 19 November 2021, Zwin Natuur Park. pp. 9-36, more De Backer, A.; Buyse, J.; Hostens, K. (2020). A decade of soft sediment epibenthos and fish monitoring at the Belgian offshore wind farm area, in: Degraer, S. et al. Environmental impacts of offshore wind farms in the Belgian part of the North Sea: Empirical evidence inspiring priority monitoring, research and management. Memoirs on the Marine Environment, : pp. 79-113, more Degraer, S.; Brabant, R.; Rumes, B.; Vigin, L.; Braeckman, U.; Bruns, E.; Buyse, J.; Courtens, W.; De Backer, A.; Hostens, K.; Lefaible, N.; Mavraki, N.; Moens, T.; Norro, A.; Stienen, E.W.M.; Vanaverbeke, J.; Van de walle, M.; Vanermen, N.; Verstraete, H. (2020). Executive summary: Empirical evidence inspiring priority monitoring, research and management, in: Degraer, S. et al. Environmental impacts of offshore wind farms in the Belgian part of the North Sea: Empirical evidence inspiring priority monitoring, research and management. Memoirs on the Marine Environment, : pp. 7-11, more Wyns, L.; Hostens, K.; De Backer, A. (2020). Het effect van zandwinning op het bodemleven in het Belgisch deel van de Noordzee, in: Vandenreyken, H. (Ed.) De resultaten van het continue onderzoek uitgevoerd door de Dienst Continentaal Plat, het Instituut voor Landbouw-, Visserij- en Voedingsonderzoek en OD Natuur in de periode 2017-2020: Rapport voor de Raadgevende Commissie. pp. 35-48, more De Backer, A.; Polet, H.; Sys, K.; Vanelslander, B.; Hostens, K. (2019). Fishing activities in and around Belgian offshore wind farms: trends in effort and landings over the period 2006-2017, in: Degraer, S. et al. Environmental impacts of offshore wind farms in the Belgian part of the North Sea: making a decade of monitoring, research and innovation. Memoirs on the Marine Environment, : pp. 31-46, more De Witte, B.; Hostens, K. (2019). Preliminary zinc analysis at offshore wind farms, in: Degraer, S. et al. Environmental impacts of offshore wind farms in the Belgian part of the North Sea: making a decade of monitoring, research and innovation. Memoirs on the Marine Environment, : pp. 27-30, more De Backer, A.; Hostens, K. (2018). Soft sediments epibenthos and fish monitoring at the Belgian offshore wind farm area: situation 6 and 7 years after construction, in: Degraer, S. et al. Environmental impacts of offshore wind farms in the Belgian part of the North Sea: assessing and managing effect spheres of influence. Memoirs on the Marine Environment, : pp. 27-37, more De Backer, A.; Hostens, K. (2018). Defining reference condition (T₀) for the soft sediment epibenthos and demersal-benthopelagic fish in the norther and rentel concession zones, in: Degraer, S. et al. Environmental impacts of offshore wind farms in the Belgian part of the North Sea: assessing and managing effect spheres of influence. Memoirs on the Marine Environment, : pp. 39-55, more Degraer, S.; Brabant, R.; Braeckman, U.; Courtens, W.; De Backer, A.; Daelemans, R.; De Bosschere, J.; Hostens, K.; Jonge Poerink, B.; Kerckhof, F.; Laurent, Y.; Lefaible, N.; Moens, T.; Norro, A.; Rumes, B.; Stienen, E.W.M.; Vanermen, N.; Van de walle, M.; Verstraete, H. (2018). Executive summary: Assessing and managing the effect sphere of influence, in: Degraer, S. et al. Environmental impacts of offshore wind farms in the Belgian part of the North Sea: assessing and managing effect spheres of influence. Memoirs on the Marine Environment, : pp. 7-11, more Degraer, S.; Provoost, S.; Stienen, E.; De Troch, M.; Hostens, K.; Pirlet, H.; Devriese, L. (2018). Natuur en milieu, in: Devriese, L. et al. Kennisgids Gebruik Kust en Zee 2018 - Compendium voor Kust en Zee. Compendium voor Kust en Zee = Compendium for Coast and Sea, : pp. 23-46, more Degraer, S.; Provoost, S.; Stienen, E.; De Troch, M.; Hostens, K.; Pirlet, H.; Devriese, L. (2018). Nature and environment, in: Devriese, L. et al. Knowledge Guide Coast and Sea 2018 - Compendium for Coast and Sea. Compendium voor Kust en Zee = Compendium for Coast and Sea, : pp. 23-45, more De Backer, A.; Debusschere, E.; Ranson, J.; Hostens, K. (2017). Swim bladder barotrauma in Atlantic cod when in situ exposed to pile driving, in: Degraer, S. et al. Environmental impacts of offshore wind farms in the Belgian part of the North Sea: A continued move towards integration and quantification. pp. 25-37, more De Backer, A.; Breine, N.; Hillewaert, H.; Pecceu, E.; Ranson, J.; Van Hoey, G.; Wittoeck, J.; Hostens, K. (2017). Ecological assessment of intense aggregate dredging activity on the Belgian part of the North Sea, in: Degrendele, K. et al. Belgian marine sand: a scarce resource? Study day, 9 June 2017, Hotel Andromeda, Ostend. pp. 47-65, more De Backer, A.; Hostens, K. (2017). Effects of Belgian offshore windfarms on soft sediment epibenthos and fish: an updated time series, in: Degraer, S. et al. Environmental impacts of offshore wind farms in the Belgian part of the North Sea: A continued move towards integration and quantification. pp. 59-71, more Degraer, S.; Brabant, R.; Braeckman, U.; Colson, L.; Courtens, W.; De Backer, A.; Debusschere, E.; Deneudt, K.; Haelters, J.; Hostens, K.; Kerckhof, F.; Moens, T.; Norro, A.; Reubens, J.; Ranson, J.; Rumes, B.; Stienen, E.; Vanermen, N.; Van de walle, M.; Verstraete, H. (2017). Executive summary: A continued move towards integration and quantification, in: Degraer, S. et al. Environmental impacts of offshore wind farms in the Belgian part of the North Sea: A continued move towards integration and quantification. pp. 7-11, more Debusschere, E.; Hostens, K.; Vandendriessche, S.; Botteldooren, D.; Vincx, M.; Degraer, S. (2016). The effects of high intensity impulsive sound on young European sea bass Dicentrarchus labrax, with special attention to pile driving, in: Degraer, S. et al. (Ed.) Environmental impacts of offshore wind farms in the Belgian part of the North Sea: Environmental impact monitoring reloaded. pp. 169-183, more Degraer, S.; Rumes, B.; Alsebai, M.; Botteldooren , D.; Brabant, R.; Courtens, W.; Debusschere, E.; Derweduwen, J.; De Mesel, I.; Erkman, A.; Haelters, J.; Hostens, K.; Kerckhof, F.; Lafontaine, R.-M.; Laurent, Y.; Moens, T.; Norro, A.; Persoon, K.; Ranson, J.; Reubens, J.; Smith, A.; Stienen, E.W.M.; Ribeiro da Costa, A.M.; Torreele, E.; Vanaverbeke, J.; Vandendriessche, S.; Vanermen, N.; Van de walle, M.; Verstraete, H.; Vigin, L.; Vidao, J.; Vincx, M.; Wittoeck, J. (2016). Executive summary, in: Degraer, S. et al. (Ed.) Environmental impacts of offshore wind farms in the Belgian part of the North Sea: Environmental impact monitoring reloaded. pp. i-ix, more Derweduwen, J.; Vandendriessche, S.; Hostens, K. (2016). Effects of Belgian wind farms on the epibenthos and fish of the soft sediment, in: Degraer, S. et al. (Ed.) Environmental impacts of offshore wind farms in the Belgian part of the North Sea: Environmental impact monitoring reloaded. pp. 95-115, more Derweduwen, J.; Ranson, J.; Wittoeck, J.; Hostens, K. (2016). Feeding behaviour of lesser weever (Echiichthys vipera) and dab (Limanda limanda) in the C-Power wind farm, in: Degraer, S. et al. (Ed.) Environmental impacts of offshore wind farms in the Belgian part of the North Sea: Environmental impact monitoring reloaded. pp. 143-166, more Vandendriessche, S.; Ribeiro da Costa, A.M.; Hostens, K. (2016). Wind farms and their influence on the occurrence of ichthyoplankton and squid larvae, in: Degraer, S. et al. (Ed.) Environmental impacts of offshore wind farms in the Belgian part of the North Sea: Environmental impact monitoring reloaded. pp. 117-140, more Vandendriessche, S.; Persoon, K.; Torreele, E.; Reubens, J.; Hostens, K. (2016). “A wind of change” in recreational fisheries? Recreational fishermen and wind farms: current use and perception, in: Degraer, S. et al. (Ed.) Environmental impacts of offshore wind farms in the Belgian part of the North Sea: Environmental impact monitoring reloaded. pp. 51-59, more Degraer, S.; Hostens, K.; Provoost, S.; Stienen, E.; Vanaverbeke, J.; Pirlet, H. (2015). Natuur en milieu, in: Pirlet, H. et al. Compendium voor Kust en Zee 2015: Een geïntegreerd kennisdocument over de socio-economische, ecologische en institutionele aspecten van de kust en zee in Vlaanderen en België. Compendium voor Kust en Zee = Compendium for Coast and Sea, : pp. 57-76, more Degraer, S.; Hostens, K.; Provoost, S.; Stienen, E.; Vanaverbeke, J.; Pirlet, H. (2015). Nature and environment, in: Pirlet, H. et al. Compendium for Coast and Sea 2015: An integrated knowledge document about the socio-economic, environmental and institutional aspects of the coast and sea in Flanders and Belgium. Compendium voor Kust en Zee = Compendium for Coast and Sea, : pp. 55-74, more De Backer, A.; Hillewaert, H.; Van Hoey, G.; Wittoeck, J.; Hostens, K. (2014). Structural and functional biological assessment of aggregate dredging intensity on the Belgian part of the North Sea, in: De Mol, L. et al. (Ed.) 'Which future for the sand extraction in the Belgian part of the North Sea?'. Study day, 20 October 2014, Belgium Pier - Blankenberge. pp. 29-58, more De Backer, A.; Hostens, K. (2014). Marine aggregate dredging from a fished point of view, in: De Mol, L. et al. (Ed.) 'Which future for the sand extraction in the Belgian part of the North Sea?'. Study day, 20 October 2014, Belgium Pier - Blankenberge. pp. 113, more Degraer, S.; Baeye, M.; Botteldooren, D.; Brabant, R.; Coates, D.; Courtens, W.; Debusschere, E.; Dekoninck, L.; De Maersschalk, V.; De Mesel, I.; Deschutter, Y.; Derweduwen, J; Di Marcantonio, M.; Dulière, V.; Fettweis, M.; Francken, F.; Haelters, J.; Haerens, P.; Hostens, K.; Houthaeve, R.; Houziaux, J.-S.; Kerckhof, F.; Mathys, M.; Norro, A.; Onkelinx, T.; Reubens, J.; Rumes, B.; Sas, M.; Stienen, E.; Vanaverbeke, J.; Vandendriessche, S.; Vanden Eede, S.; Van den Eynde, D.; Van de walle, M.; Vanermen, N.; Van Hoey, G.; Vanhulle, A.; Van Lancker, V.; Van Renterghem, T.; Verstraete, H.; Vigin, L.; Vincx, M. (2013). Executive summary, in: Degraer, S. et al. (Ed.) Environmental impacts of offshore wind farms in the Belgian part of the North Sea: Learning from the past to optimise future monitoring programmes. pp. 9-13, more Degraer, S.; De Mesel, I.; Baeye, M.; Botteldooren, D.; Brabant, R.; Coates, D.; Courtens, W.; Debusschere, E.; Dekoninck, L.; De Maersschalck, V.; Deschutter, Y.; Derweduwen, J; Di Marcantonio, M.; Dulière, V.; Fettweis, M.; Francken, F.; Haelters, J.; Haerens, P.; Hostens, K.; Houthaeve, R.; Houziaux, J.-S.; Kerckhof, F.; Mathys, M.; Norro, A.; Onkelinx, T.; Reubens, J.; Rumes, B.; Sas, M.; Stienen, E.W.M.; Vanaverbeke, J.; Vandendriessche, S.; Vanden Eede, S.; Van den Eynde, D.; Van de walle, M.; Vanermen, N.; Van Hoey, G.; Vanhulle, A.; Van Lancker, V.; Van Renterghem, T.; Verstraete, H.; Vigin, L.; Vincx, M. (2013). Optimising the future Belgian offshore wind farm monitoring programme, in: Degraer, S. et al. (Ed.) Environmental impacts of offshore wind farms in the Belgian part of the North Sea: Learning from the past to optimise future monitoring programmes. pp. 193-197, more Haelters, J.; Debusschere, E.; Botteldooren, D.; Dulière, V.; Hostens, K.; Norro, A.; Vandendriessche, S.; Vigin, L.; Vincx, M.; Degraer, S. (2013). The effects of pile driving on marine mammals and fish in Belgian waters, in: Degraer, S. et al. (Ed.) Environmental impacts of offshore wind farms in the Belgian part of the North Sea: Learning from the past to optimise future monitoring programmes. pp. 71-77, more Van Ginderdeuren, K.; Hostens, K.; Van Hoey, G.; Vincx, M. (2013). The mesozooplankton species association in the Belgian part of the North Sea, in: Van Ginderdeuren, K. Zooplankton and its role in North Sea food webs: Community structure and selective feeding by pelagic fish in Belgian marine waters = Zooplankton en diens rol in Noordzee voedselwebben: Gemeenschapsstructuur en selectief foerageergedrag door pelagische vissen in Belgische mariene wateren. pp. 49-68, more Van Ginderdeuren, K.; Hoffman, S.; Vandendriessche, S.; Vincx, M.; Hostens, K. (2013). First record of the pelagic fish species blue whiting Micromesistius poutassou in the Belgian part of the North Sea, in: Van Ginderdeuren, K. Zooplankton and its role in North Sea food webs: Community structure and selective feeding by pelagic fish in Belgian marine waters = Zooplankton en diens rol in Noordzee voedselwebben: Gemeenschapsstructuur en selectief foerageergedrag door pelagische vissen in Belgische mariene wateren. pp. 103-106, more Van Ginderdeuren, K.; Hostens, K.; Hoffman, S.; Vansteenbrugge, L.; Soenen, K.; De Blauwe, H.; Robbens, J.; Vincx, M. (2013). Distribution of the invasive ctenophore Mnemiopsis leidyi in the Belgian part of the North Sea, in: Van Ginderdeuren, K. Zooplankton and its role in North Sea food webs: Community structure and selective feeding by pelagic fish in Belgian marine waters = Zooplankton en diens rol in Noordzee voedselwebben: Gemeenschapsstructuur en selectief foerageergedrag door pelagische vissen in Belgische mariene wateren. pp. 37-46, more Van Ginderdeuren, K.; Fiers, F.; De Backer, A.; Vincx, M.; Hostens, K. (2013). Updating the zooplankton species list for the Belgian part of the North Sea, in: Van Ginderdeuren, K. Zooplankton and its role in North Sea food webs: Community structure and selective feeding by pelagic fish in Belgian marine waters = Zooplankton en diens rol in Noordzee voedselwebben: Gemeenschapsstructuur en selectief foerageergedrag door pelagische vissen in Belgische mariene wateren. pp. 21-35, more Van Ginderdeuren, K.; Vandendriessche, S.; Vincx, M.; Prössler, Y.; Matola, H.D.; Hostens, K. (2013). Selective feeding by pelagic fish in the Belgian part of the North Sea, in: Van Ginderdeuren, K. Zooplankton and its role in North Sea food webs: Community structure and selective feeding by pelagic fish in Belgian marine waters = Zooplankton en diens rol in Noordzee voedselwebben: Gemeenschapsstructuur en selectief foerageergedrag door pelagische vissen in Belgische mariene wateren. pp. 71-100, more Vandendriessche, S.; Hostens, K.; Courtens, W.; Stienen, E. (2013). Fisheries activities change in the vicinity of offshore wind farms, in: Degraer, S. et al. (Ed.) Environmental impacts of offshore wind farms in the Belgian part of the North Sea: Learning from the past to optimise future monitoring programmes. pp. 81-85, more Vandendriessche, S.; Derweduwen, J.; Hostens, K. (2013). Between the turbines: soft substrate epibenthos and fish, in: Degraer, S. et al. (Ed.) Environmental impacts of offshore wind farms in the Belgian part of the North Sea: Learning from the past to optimise future monitoring programmes. pp. 99-113, more Degraer, S.; Brabant, R.; Coates, D.; Courtens, W.; Derweduwen, J.; Haelters, J.; Hostens, K.; Houziaux, J.-S.; Kerckhof, F.; Norro, A.; Onkelinx, T.; Rumes, B.; Stienen, E.W.M.; Vanaverbeke, J.; Vandendriessche, S.; Van de Walle, M.; Vanermen, N.; Van Roy, W.; Verschelde, P.; Vigin, L.; Vincx, M.; Willems, T. (2012). Executive summary, in: Degraer, S. et al. (Ed.) Offshore wind farms in the Belgian part of the North Sea: Heading for an understanding of environmental impacts. pp. 1-8, more Derweduwen, J.; Vandendriessche, S.; Willems, T.; Hostens, K. (2012). The diet of demersal and semi-pelagic fish in the Thorntonbank wind farm: tracing changes using stomach analyses data, in: Degraer, S. et al. (Ed.) Offshore wind farms in the Belgian part of the North Sea: Heading for an understanding of environmental impacts. pp. 73-84, more Vandendriessche, S.; Derweduwen, J.; Hostens, K. (2012). Monitoring the effects of offshore wind farms on the epifauna and demersal fish fauna of soft-bottom sediments, in: Degraer, S. et al. (Ed.) Offshore wind farms in the Belgian part of the North Sea: Heading for an understanding of environmental impacts. pp. 55-71, more De Backer, A.; Van Hoey, G.; Wittoeck, J.; Hostens, K. (2011). Biological monitoring: Impact of past and present intensive dredging, in: Study day: Marine aggregate extraction: needs, guidelines and future prospects, 17 oktober 2011, Bredene. pp. 47-63, more Degraer, S.; Brabant, R.; Courtens, W.; Derweduwen, J.; Haelters, J.; Hostens, K.; Kerckhof, F.; Norro, A.; Onkelinx, T.; Rabaut, M.; Reubens, J.; Rumes, B.; Stienen, E.W.M.; Vanaverbeke, J.; Vandendriessche, S.; Van de walle, M.; Vanermen, N.; Van Hoey, G.; Vigin, L.; Vincx, M. (2011). Executive summary, in: Degraer, S. et al. Offshore wind farms in the Belgian part of the North Sea: Selected findings from the baseline and targeted monitoring. pp. 1-7, more Mathys, M.; Van Lancker, V.; De Backer, A.; Hostens, K.; Degrendele, K.; Roche, M. (2011). Application for a sand extraction concession in exploration Zone 4: Baseline studies on the Hinderbanks and future impact monitoring, in: Study day: Marine aggregate extraction: needs, guidelines and future prospects, 17 oktober 2011, Bredene. pp. 113-124, more Van Hoey, G.; Coates, D.; Hostens, K.; Vincx, M. (2011). The use of the Benthic Ecosystem Quality Index (BEQI) for the evaluation of the impact of the Thorntonbank wind farm on the soft-bottom macrobenthos, in: Degraer, S. et al. (Ed.) Offshore wind farms in the Belgian part of the North Sea: Selected findings from the baseline and targeted monitoring. pp. 147-157, more Vandendriessche, S.; Derweduwen, J.; Hostens, K. (2011). Monitoring the effects of offshore windmill parks on the epifauna and demersal fish fauna of soft-bottom sediments: baseline monitoring, in: Degraer, S. et al. (Ed.) Offshore wind farms in the Belgian part of the North Sea: Selected findings from the baseline and targeted monitoring. pp. 65-81, more Vandendriessche, S.; Hostens, K.; Courtens, W.; Stienen, E.W.M. (2011). Monitoring the effects of offshore wind farms: evaluating changes in fishing effort using Vessel Monitoring System data: targeted monitoring results, in: Degraer, S. et al. (Ed.) Offshore wind farms in the Belgian part of the North Sea: Selected findings from the baseline and targeted monitoring. pp. 83-92, more Vansteenbrugge, L.; Hostens, K.; Robbens, J.; Vincx, M.; MEMO consortium (2011). The impact of the invasive comb jelly Mnemiopsis leidyi in the North Sea (a PhD study as part of the MEMO project), in: ICES Report of the Working Group on Introduction and Transfers of Marine Organisms (WGITMO) 16 - 18 March 2011, Nantes, France. CM Documents - ICES, 2011/ACOM:29: pp. 21-22, more Degraer, S.; Brabant, R.; Coates, D.; Courtens, W.; Derweduwen, J.; Di Marcantonio, M.; Fettweis, M.; Francken, F.; Haelters, J.; Hostens, K.; Houthave, R.; Kerckhof, F.; Melotte, J.; Onkelinx, T.; Reubens, J.; Rumes, B.; Sas, M.; Stienen, E.W.M.; Vandendriessche, S.; Van den Eynde, D.; Van de walle, M.; Vanermen, N.; Vanhulle, A.; Van Lancker, V.; Verstraete, H.; Vincx, M.; Jacques, T.G. (2010). Executive summary, in: Degraer, S. et al. Offshore wind farms in the Belgian part of the North Sea: Early environmental impact assessment and spatio-temporal variability. pp. 1-8, more Derweduwen, J.; Vandendriessche, S.; Hostens, K. (2010). Monitoring the effects of the Thorntonbank and Bligh Bank wind farms on the epifauna and demersal fish fauna of soft bottom sediments. Thorntonbank: status during construction (T2). Bligh Bank: status during construction (T1), in: Degraer, S. et al. (Ed.) Offshore wind farms in the Belgian part of the North Sea: Early environmental impact assessment and spatio-temporal variability. pp. 105-132, more Van Hoey, G.; Ysebaert, T.; Hostens, K. (2010). Measuring the impact degree of different pressure types with the Benthic Ecosystem Quality Index (BEQI) [Poster]. CM Documents - ICES, 2010(H:25). ICES: Copenhagen. 1 poster pp., more Derous, S.; Courtens, W.; Deckers, P.; Deneudt, K.; Forero, C.E.; Hostens, K.; Moulaert, I.; Stienen, E.W.M.; Vanden Eede, S.; Van Lancker, V.R.M.; Verfaillie, E.; Vincx, M.; Degraer, S. (2008). Application of the protocol for marine biological valuation to selected case study areas, in: Derous, S. Mariene biologische waardering als een beslissingsondersteunende techniek voor marien beheer. pp. 119-160, more Derous, S.; Agardy, M. Tundi; Hillewaert, H.; Hostens, K.; Jamieson, G.; Lieberknecht, L.; Mees, J.; Moulaert, I.; Olenin, S.; Paelinckx, D.; Rabaut, M.; Rachor, E.; Roff, J.C.; Stienen, E.W.M.; Van der Wal, J.T.; Van Lancker, V.; Verfaillie, E.; Vincx, M.; Weslawski, J.M.; Degraer, S. (2008). A concept for biological valuation in the marine environment, in: Derous, S. Mariene biologische waardering als een beslissingsondersteunende techniek voor marien beheer. pp. 67-90, more Derous, S.; Courtens, W.; Deckers, P.; Deneudt, K.; Hostens, K.; Moulaert, I.; Paelinckx, D.; Rabaut, M.; Roff, J.C.; Stienen, E.W.M.; Van Lancker, V.R.M.; Verfaillie, E.; Vincx, M.; Degraer, S. (2008). Biological valuation: guidelines for a transparant and generally applicable protocol for the marine environment, in: Derous, S. Mariene biologische waardering als een beslissingsondersteunende techniek voor marien beheer. pp. 99-118, more Derous, S.; Austen, M.; Claus, S.; Daan, N.; Dauvin, J.-C.; Deneudt, K.; Depestele, J.; Desroy, N.; Heessen, H.; Hostens, K.; Marboe, A.H.; Lescrauwaet, A.-K.; Moreno, M.P.; Moulaert, I.; Paelinckx, D.; Rabaut, M.; Rees, H.; Ressurreição, A.; Roff, J.C.; Santos, P.T.; Speybroeck, J.; Willems, W.; Stienen, E.W.M.; Tatarek, A.; ter Hofstede, R.; Vincx, M.; Zarzycki, T.; Degraer, S. (2008). Building on the concept of marine biological valuation with respect to translating it to a practical protocol: Viewpoints derived from a joint ENCORA-MARBEF initiative, in: Derous, S. Mariene biologische waardering als een beslissingsondersteunende techniek voor marien beheer. pp. 91-98, more Hostens, K.; Moulaert, I. (2006). De macro-, epi- en visfauna op de Vlakte van de Raan, in: Coosen, J. et al. (Ed.) Studiedag: De Vlakte van de Raan van onder het stof gehaald, Oostende, 13 oktober 2006. VLIZ Special Publication, 35: pp. 116-135, more Calewaert, J.-B.; Lescrauwaet, A.-K.; Mees, J.; Seys, J.; Hostens, K.; Redant, F.; Raemaekers, M.; Demaré, W.; Belpaeme, K.; Maelfait, H.; Kyramarios, M.; Tak, P.; Maes, F.; Overloop, S.; Peeters, B. (2005). Kust en zee: te weinig vis, te veel vervuiling, in: Van Steertegem, M. (Ed.) MIRA-T 2005: Milieurapport Vlaanderen: thema's. pp. 145-159, more Hamerlynck, O.; Hostens, K.; Arellano, R.V.; Mees, J.; Vandamme, P.A. (2003). The mobile epibenthic fauna of soft bottoms in the Dutch Delta (south-west Netherlands): spatial structure, in: Hostens, K. The demersal fish and macro-invertebrate assemblages of the Westerschelde and Oosterschelde estuaries (Southern Bight of the North Sea) = De demersale vis- en macro-invertebraten gemeenschappen van de Westerschelde en Oosterschelde estuaria (Zuidelijke Bocht van de Noordzee). pp. 27-38, more Hamerlynck, O.; Mees, J.; Craeymeersch, J.A.; Soetaert, K.; Hostens, K.; Cattrijsse, A.; Van Damme, P.A. (2003). The Westerschelde estuary: two food webs and a nutrient rich desert, in: Hostens, K. The demersal fish and macro-invertebrate assemblages of the Westerschelde and Oosterschelde estuaries (Southern Bight of the North Sea) = De demersale vis- en macro-invertebraten gemeenschappen van de Westerschelde en Oosterschelde estuaria (Zuidelijke Bocht van de Noordzee). pp. 157-164, more Hamerlynck, O.; Hostens, K.; Mees, J.; Arellano, R.V.; Cattrijsse, A.; Van de Vyver, P.; Craeymeersch, J.A. (2003). The ebb tidal delta of the Grevelingen: a man-made nursery for flatfish?, in: Hostens, K. The demersal fish and macro-invertebrate assemblages of the Westerschelde and Oosterschelde estuaries (Southern Bight of the North Sea) = De demersale vis- en macro-invertebraten gemeenschappen van de Westerschelde en Oosterschelde estuaria (Zuidelijke Bocht van de Noordzee). pp. 79-86, more Hamerlynck, O.; Hostens, K. (2003). Growth, feeding, production, and consumption in 0-group bib (Trisopterus luscus L.) and whiting (Merlangius merlangus L.) in a shallow coastal area of the south-west Netherlands, in: Hostens, K. The demersal fish and macro-invertebrate assemblages of the Westerschelde and Oosterschelde estuaries (Southern Bight of the North Sea) = De demersale vis- en macro-invertebraten gemeenschappen van de Westerschelde en Oosterschelde estuaria (Zuidelijke Bocht van de Noordzee). pp. 133-140, more Hamerlynck, O.; Hostens, K. (2003). Changes in the fish fauna of the Oosterschelde estuary: a ten-year time series of fyke catches, in: Hostens, K. The demersal fish and macro-invertebrate assemblages of the Westerschelde and Oosterschelde estuaries (Southern Bight of the North Sea) = De demersale vis- en macro-invertebraten gemeenschappen van de Westerschelde en Oosterschelde estuaria (Zuidelijke Bocht van de Noordzee). pp. 51-58, more Hostens, K. (2003). Fish and macro-crustacean response surfaces to environmental gradients in the Westerschelde estuary, in: Hostens, K. The demersal fish and macro-invertebrate assemblages of the Westerschelde and Oosterschelde estuaries (Southern Bight of the North Sea) = De demersale vis- en macro-invertebraten gemeenschappen van de Westerschelde en Oosterschelde estuaria (Zuidelijke Bocht van de Noordzee). pp. 105-116, more Hostens, K. (2003). Introduction: objectives and outline of the thesis, in: Hostens, K. The demersal fish and macro-invertebrate assemblages of the Westerschelde and Oosterschelde estuaries (Southern Bight of the North Sea) = De demersale vis- en macro-invertebraten gemeenschappen van de Westerschelde en Oosterschelde estuaria (Zuidelijke Bocht van de Noordzee). pp. 1-14, more Hostens, K. (2003). The demersal fish and macro-invertebrate assemblages of the Westerschelde and Oosterschelde estuaries: overview and final conclusions, in: Hostens, K. The demersal fish and macro-invertebrate assemblages of the Westerschelde and Oosterschelde estuaries (Southern Bight of the North Sea) = De demersale vis- en macro-invertebraten gemeenschappen van de Westerschelde en Oosterschelde estuaria (Zuidelijke Bocht van de Noordzee). pp. 165-191, more Hostens, K. (2003). Spatial and seasonal patterns in the epibenthos of the Westerschelde, in: Hostens, K. The demersal fish and macro-invertebrate assemblages of the Westerschelde and Oosterschelde estuaries (Southern Bight of the North Sea) = De demersale vis- en macro-invertebraten gemeenschappen van de Westerschelde en Oosterschelde estuaria (Zuidelijke Bocht van de Noordzee). pp. 25-26, more Hostens, K. (2003). Application of the Westerschelde response models to fish and macro-crustacean data from the Oosterschelde, in: Hostens, K. The demersal fish and macro-invertebrate assemblages of the Westerschelde and Oosterschelde estuaries (Southern Bight of the North Sea) = De demersale vis- en macro-invertebraten gemeenschappen van de Westerschelde en Oosterschelde estuaria (Zuidelijke Bocht van de Noordzee). pp. 117-121, more Hostens, K.; Hummel, H.; Mees, J.; Vincx, M.; Heip, C.H.R. (2003). The fish fauna of the Oosterschelde, a decade after completion of the engineering works, in: Hostens, K. The demersal fish and macro-invertebrate assemblages of the Westerschelde and Oosterschelde estuaries (Southern Bight of the North Sea) = De demersale vis- en macro-invertebraten gemeenschappen van de Westerschelde en Oosterschelde estuaria (Zuidelijke Bocht van de Noordzee). pp. 59-77, more Hostens, K.; Mees, J.; Hummel, H. (2003). The mobile macro-invertebrate fauna of the Oosterschelde and the Westerschelde (SW Netherlands), in: Hostens, K. The demersal fish and macro-invertebrate assemblages of the Westerschelde and Oosterschelde estuaries (Southern Bight of the North Sea) = De demersale vis- en macro-invertebraten gemeenschappen van de Westerschelde en Oosterschelde estuaria (Zuidelijke Bocht van de Noordzee). pp. 87-103, more Hostens, K.; HamerlyncK, O. (2003). The mobile epifauna of the soft bottoms in the subtidal Oosterschelde estuary: structure, function and impact of the storm-surge barrier, in: Hostens, K. The demersal fish and macro-invertebrate assemblages of the Westerschelde and Oosterschelde estuaries (Southern Bight of the North Sea) = De demersale vis- en macro-invertebraten gemeenschappen van de Westerschelde en Oosterschelde estuaria (Zuidelijke Bocht van de Noordzee). pp. 39-50, more Hostens, K.; Mees, J. (2003). The mysid-feeding guild of demersal fishes in the brackish zone of the Westerschelde estuary, in: Hostens, K. The demersal fish and macro-invertebrate assemblages of the Westerschelde and Oosterschelde estuaries (Southern Bight of the North Sea) = De demersale vis- en macro-invertebraten gemeenschappen van de Westerschelde en Oosterschelde estuaria (Zuidelijke Bocht van de Noordzee). pp. 123-132, more Hostens, K.; Mees, J. (2003). The diet of brown shrimp Crangon crangon (L.) in the Westerschelde estuary, in: Hostens, K. The demersal fish and macro-invertebrate assemblages of the Westerschelde and Oosterschelde estuaries (Southern Bight of the North Sea) = De demersale vis- en macro-invertebraten gemeenschappen van de Westerschelde en Oosterschelde estuaria (Zuidelijke Bocht van de Noordzee). pp. 141-156, more Cattrijsse, A.; Codling, I.; Conides, A.; Duhamel, S.; Gibson, R.N.; Hostens, K.; Mathieson, S.; McLusky, D.S. (2002). Estuarine development/habitat restoration and re-creation and their role in estuarine management for the benefit of aquatic resources, in: Elliot, M. et al. Fishes in estuaries. pp. 266-321, more Elliot, M.; Hemingway, K.L.; Costello, M.J.; Duhamel, S.; Hostens, K.; Labropoulou, M.; Marshall, S.; Winkler, H. (2002). Links between fish and other trophic levels, in: Elliot, M. et al. Fishes in estuaries. pp. 124-216, more Hamerlynck, O.; Hostens, K. (1994). Changes in the fish fauna of the Oosterschelde estuary: a ten-year time series of fyke catches, in: Nienhuis, P.H. et al. The Oosterschelde Estuary (The Netherlands): A case-study of a changing ecosystem. Developments in Hydrobiology, 97: pp. 497-507. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-1174-4_36, more Hostens, K.; HamerlyncK, O. (1994). The mobile epifauna of the soft bottoms in the subtidal Oosterschelde estuary: structure, function and impact of the storm-surge barrier, in: Nienhuis, P.H. et al. The Oosterschelde Estuary (The Netherlands): A case-study of a changing ecosystem. Developments in Hydrobiology, 97: pp. 479-496. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-1174-4_35, more Hamerlynck, O.; Mees, J.; Craeymeersch, J.A.; Soetaert, K.; Hostens, K.; Cattrijsse, A.; Van Damme, P.A. (1993). The Westerschelde estuary: two food webs and a nutrient rich desert, in: Progress in Belgian Oceanographic Research, Brussels, January 21-22, 1993. pp. 217-234, more
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Hostens, K. (2003). The demersal fish and macro-invertebrate assemblages of the Westerschelde and Oosterschelde estuaries (Southern Bight of the North Sea) = De demersale vis- en macro-invertebraten gemeenschappen van de Westerschelde en Oosterschelde estuaria (Zuidelijke Bocht van de Noordzee). PhD Thesis. Universiteit Gent. Faculteit Wetenschappen: Gent. XVI, 205, 1 cd-rom pp., more
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Goedefroo, N.; Braeckman, U.; De Borger, E.; Hostens, K.; Moens, T.; Vanaverbeke, J.; De Backer, A. (2024). Sand extraction affects the functioning of benthic ecosystems, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, 6 March 2024, Oostende. VLIZ Special Publication, 91: pp. 76, more Philippe, P.; Buyse, J.; Hostens, K.; Van Hoey, G.; De Backer, A. (2024). Habitat suitability mapping of epibenthos and demersal fish communities in the Belgian part of the North Sea, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, 6 March 2024, Oostende. VLIZ Special Publication, 91: pp. 107, more Seghers, S.; Ampe, B.; Buyse, J.; Van Hoey, G.; Hostens, K. (2024). A long term standardized assessment of the influence of dredge disposal activities on different ecosystem components in the Belgian part of the North Sea, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, 6 March 2024, Oostende. VLIZ Special Publication, 91: pp. 38, more Vanavermaete, D.; Hostens, K.; Everaert, G.; Parmentier, K.; Janssen, C.; De Witte, B. (2024). Assessing the risk of booster biocides for the marine environment: a case study at the Belgian Part of the North Sea, in: SETAC Europe 34th Annual Meeting, 5–9 May 2024, Seville, Spain: Abstract Book. pp. 324, more Maes, S.; Desmet, S.; Vansteenbrugge, L.; Sys, K.; Van Canneyt, M.; Maes, S.; Ruttink, T.; Brys, R.; Hostens, K.; Derycke, S. (2023). Unravelling the stock identity and biomass of common sole (Solea solea) using DNA and eDNA, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, 1 March 2023, Bruges. VLIZ Special Publication, 90: pp. 75, more Buyse, J.; Hostens, K.; Degraer, S.; De Backer, A. (2022). Effects of offshore wind farms on the distribution, diet and condition of plaice Pleuronectes platessa in the Belgian part of the North Sea, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, Online event 2 March 2022. VLIZ Special Publication, 88: pp. 15, more Goedefroo, N.; Braeckman, U.; Hostens, K.; Vanaverbeke, J.; De Borger, E.; Moens, T.; De Backer, A. (2022). The impact of sand extraction on sediment biogeochemistry: preliminary results of an experimental approach, in: 6^th Nereis Park & International Conference Bioturbation Thematic School, 22-26 August 2022, Logonna Daoulas, France. Bioturbation in the past and presents: from terrestrial to marine ecosystems. pp. 11, more Goedefroo, N.; Braeckman, U.; Hostens, K.; Vanaverbeke, J.; Moens, T.; De Backer, A. (2022). An experimental assessment of the effect of sand extraction on benthic nutrient cycling and carbon storage, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, Online event 2 March 2022. VLIZ Special Publication, 88: pp. 19, more Meyers, N.; De Witte, B.; Everaert, G.; Hostens, K.; Janssen, C. (2022). Detection and identification of microplastics in biota using Nile red and machine learning: validation of an innovative, cost-effective approach, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, Online event 2 March 2022. VLIZ Special Publication, 88: pp. 20-21, more Meyers, N.S.; De Witte, B.; Everaert, G.; Hostens, K.; Janssen, C. (2022). Detection and identification of microplastics in biota using Nile red and machine learning: Validation of an innovative, cost-effective approach, in: SETAC Europe 32nd Annual Meeting 15–19 may 2022 \| Copenhagen, Denmark: “Towards a reduced pollution society”. Abstract Book. pp. 264-265, more Buyse, J.; Hostens, K.; Degraer, S.; De Backer, A. (2021). Offshore wind farms and their effects on plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) distribution and density, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, Online event 3 March 2021. VLIZ Special Publication, 85: pp. 33, more Deconinck, D.; Hostens, K.; Volckaert, F.; Robbens, J.; Derycke, S. (2021). Successful quantification of Atlantic salmon in mixed food products using Droplet Digital Polymerase Chain Reaction (ddPCR) to identify fraud, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, Online event 3 March 2021. VLIZ Special Publication, 85: pp. 12, more Fernandes, J.; Van Hoey, G.; Braeckman, U.; De Backer, A.; Depestele, J.; Lefaible, N.; Tiano, J.; T’Jampens, M.; Toussaint, E.; Vanaverbeke, J.; Hostens, K. (2021). Sediment Profile Imagery (SPI) applicability for environmental impact assessment in shallow coastal environments, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, Online event 3 March 2021. VLIZ Special Publication, 85: pp. 56-57, more Schlesser, M.; Degraer, S.; Hostens, K.; Moreau, K.; Polet, H.; Scory, S.; Torreele, E.; Vandendriessche, S. (2021). BICEpS wants you!, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day. Oostende, Belgium, 3 March 2021. VLIZ Special Publication, 87: pp. 103-104, more Seghers, S.; Van Hoey, G.; Lefranc, C.; Wittoeck, J.; Hostens, K. (2021). Habitat type and dredge dumping intensity determine the sensitivity of different benthic ecosystem components in the Belgian part of the North Sea, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day. Oostende, Belgium, 3 March 2021. VLIZ Special Publication, 87: pp. 107, more Van den Bulcke, L.; De Backer, A.; Hostens, K.; Maes, S.; Waegeman, W.; Wittoeck, J.; Derycke, S. (2021). Implementation of DNA metabarcoding in environmental impact assessments, in: 52nd Liège Colloquium on Ocean Dynamics: Towards an understanding and assessment of human impact on coastal marine environments: Online event May 17th to 21st 2021. , more Van den Bulcke, L.; Martinez Arbizu, P.; Christodoulou, M.; Van der Hoorn, V.; Sapkota, R.; De Backer, A.; Hostens, K.; Maes, S.; Derycke, S. (2021). Testing repeatability, testing repeatability, testing repeatability: How reproducible are DNA metabarcoding data for marine macrobenthos?, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day. Oostende, Belgium, 3 March 2021. VLIZ Special Publication, 87: pp. 119-120, more Buyse, J.; Hostens, K.; Degraer, S.; De Backer, A. (2020). Elucidating flatfish distribution patterns around windfarm turbines using visual diving transects, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day. Oostende, Belgium, 18 March 2020. VLIZ Special Publication, 84: pp. 20, more Deconinck, D.; Volckaert, F.A.M.; Hostens, K.; Panicz, R.; Eljasik, P.; Faria, M.; Sousa Monteiro, C.; Robbens, J.; Derycke, S. (2020). A newly generated, high quality DNA reference database for European fish species reveals substitution fraud of processed Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) and common sole (Solea solea) at different steps of the Belgian supply chain, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day. Oostende, Belgium, 18 March 2020. VLIZ Special Publication, 84: pp. 22-23, more Van den Bulcke, L.; De Backer, A.; Hostens, K.; Maes, S.; Waegeman, W.; Derycke, S. (2020). Implementation of DNA metabarcoding in environmental impact assessments, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day. Oostende, Belgium, 18 March 2020. VLIZ Special Publication, 84: pp. 82, more Buyse, J.; Degraer, S.; De Backer, A.; Hostens, K. (2019). Long-term changes in demersal fish abundance and distribution in the Belgian part of the North Sea, in: Abstracts of the BICEpS19 Colloquium. pp. 12-13, more De Witte, B.; De Cauwer, K.; Devriese, L.; Hostens, K. (2019). Marine plastics: aligning national research and monitoring with international guidelines, in: Abstracts of the BICEpS19 Colloquium. pp. 12, more Deconinck, D.; Volckaert, F.; Hostens, K.; Robbens, J.; Derycke, S. (2019). Should we trust the names of fish sold to us? An in-depth analysis of adulteration throughout the Belgian fisheries industry, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day. Bredene, Belgium, 13 March 2019. VLIZ Special Publication, 83: pp. 97, more Derycke, S.; De Backer, A.; Hillewaert, H.; Wittoeck, J.; Breine, N.; Vanhollebeke, J.; Maes, S.; Hostens, K. (2019). DNA-based monitoring in the North Sea region: the future for environmental benthic monitoring?, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day. Bredene, Belgium, 13 March 2019. VLIZ Special Publication, 83: pp. 38-39, more Paoletti, S.; Volckaert, F.A.M.; De Troch, M.; Hostens, K.; Bekaert, K. (2019). Age determination and growth rate investigation of Solea solea juveniles through the reading of otoliths’ daily growth rings, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day. Bredene, Belgium, 13 March 2019. VLIZ Special Publication, 83: pp. 129, more Breine, N.; Vanden Bavière, A.; Volckaert, F.; Hostens, K. (2018). Small scale flatfish nursery differences in the southern Bight of the North Sea, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Scientist Day. Bredene, Belgium, 21 March 2018. VLIZ Special Publication, 80: pp. 74, more De Witte, B.; Deloof, D.; Hostens, K. (2018). Cross-border assessment of microplastics in seafood and salt, in: Baztan, J. et al. (Ed.) MICRO 2018. Fate and impact of microplastics: knowledge, actions and solutions: International Conference 19-23 November 2018, Lanzarote. pp. 302, more Derycke, S.; De Backer, A.; Hillewaert, H.; Wittoeck, J.; Breine, N.; Maes, S.; Hostens, K. (2018). Paving the way for macrobenthic diversity assessment in impacted areas of the Belgian part of the North Sea using metabarcoding, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts – 53^rd European Marine Biology Symposium. Oostende, Belgium, 17-21 September 2018. VLIZ Special Publication, 82: pp. 78, more Van Hoey, G.; De Backer, A.; Hostens, K. (2018). How several pressures influence the benthic ecosystem status in the Southern Bight of the North Sea?, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts – 53^rd European Marine Biology Symposium. Oostende, Belgium, 17-21 September 2018. VLIZ Special Publication, 82: pp. 60, more Van Hoey, G.; Wittoeck, J.; Hillewaert, H.; Vanelslander, B.; Hostens, K. (2018). Hope for recovery of the soft-bottom ecosystem after cessation of fishery disturbance?, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Scientist Day. Bredene, Belgium, 21 March 2018. VLIZ Special Publication, 80: pp. 37, more De Backer, A.; Debusschere, E.; Ranson, J.; Hostens, K. (2017). Extremely loud and incredibly close: in situ exposure of Atlantic cod to pile driving, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day. Brugge, Belgium, 3 March 2017. VLIZ Special Publication, 79: pp. 16, more Devriese, L.; De Backer, A.; Maes, S.; Van Hoey, G.; Haegeman, A.; Ruttink, T.; Wittoeck, J.; Hillewaert, H.; De Tender, C.; Hostens, K. (2017). Towards a DNA (meta)barcoding approach to assess changes in seabed ecosystems related to sand extraction activities, in: Degrendele, K. et al. (Ed.) Belgian marine sand: a scarce resource? Study day, 9 June 2017, Hotel Andromeda, Ostend. pp. 163, more Devriese, L.; Van Poucke, R.; Bossaer, M.; Tack, F.M.G.; Hostens, K.; Robbens, J. (2017). With a pinch of salt: microplastics and trace elements in sea salts for human consumption, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Scientist Day. Brugge, Belgium, 3 March 2017. VLIZ Special Publication, 79: pp. 32, more Devriese, L.I.; De Witte, B.; Cooreman, K.; Hillewaert, H.; Delbare, D.; Hostens, K.; Polet, H. (2017). Biofouling and anti-fouling research @ILVO, in: International Symposium on Corrosion and Fouling. Two natural curses for a ship's hull. Antwerp Maritime Academy 3 April 2017. pp. 11, more Van Hoey, G.; Breine, N.; Derweduwen, J.; De Backer, A.; Hillewaert, H.; Hostens, K.; Pecceu, E.; Ranson, J.; Wittoeck, J. (2017). The sensitivity of soft-sediment habitats to dredged material dumping, in: 10^th International SedNet conference, 14-17 June 2017, Genoa, Italy: sediments on the move. pp. 1, more Breine, N.T.; De Backer, A.; Van Colen, C.; Moens, T.; Van Hoey, G.; Hostens, K. (2016). Update on the soft-bottom benthic habitats in the Belgian Part of the North Sea, with new functional information, in: Degraer, S. et al. (Ed.) North Sea Open Science Conference 7-10/11/2016. Abstract Booklet. pp. 46, more Breine, N.T.; De Backer, A.; Moens, T.; Van Hoey, G.; Hostens, K. (2016). REVISITED: the soft-bottom benthic habitats of the Belgian Part of the North Sea, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Scientist Day. Brugge, Belgium, 12 February 2016. VLIZ Special Publication, 75: pp. 23, more De Backer, A.; Van Hoey, G.; Hostens, K. (2016). Long-term ecosystem changes in the Belgian North Sea revealed by 30 years environmental monitoring of soft sediment fauna, in: Degraer, S. et al. (Ed.) North Sea Open Science Conference 7-10/11/2016. Abstract Booklet. pp. 19, more De Backer, A.; Van Hoey, G.; Hostens, K. (2016). Long-term trends in the soft bottom benthic fauna of the Belgian part of the North Sea: results of 30 years environmental monitoring, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Scientist Day. Brugge, Belgium, 12 February 2016. VLIZ Special Publication, 75: pp. 33, more Derweduwen, J.; Ranson, J.; Hostens, K. (2016). Is the feeding behaviour of soft substrate demersal fish influenced by the presence of wind farms?, in: Degraer, S. et al. (Ed.) North Sea Open Science Conference 7-10/11/2016. Abstract Booklet. pp. 22, more Devriese, L.; Hostens, K.; Maes, S.; Haegeman, A.; De Backer, A.; Wittoeck, J.; Vansteenbrugge, L.; Ruttink, T. (2016). A DNA metabarcoding approach to profile macrobenthos and zooplankton biodiversity, in: ICES/PICES 6th Zooplankton Production Symposium. , more Devriese, L.; Haegeman, A.; Maes, S.; Ruttink, T.; De Backer, A.; Van Hoey, G.; Wittoeck, J.; Hillewaert, H.; De Tender, C.; Hostens, K. (2016). A DNA (meta)barcoding approach to tackle marine benthic biodiversity, in: Degraer, S. et al. (Ed.) North Sea Open Science Conference 7-10/11/2016. Abstract Booklet. pp. 69, more Pecceu, E.; Galparsoro, I.; Vega Fernandez, T.; Maina, I.; Gonzalez-Mirelis, G.; Karachle, P.; Hostens, K. (2016). Using a systematic conservation planning approach to enhance the marine spatial planning process in Europe, in: Degraer, S. et al. (Ed.) North Sea Open Science Conference 7-10/11/2016. Abstract Booklet. pp. 121, more Van Hoey, G.; De Backer, A.; Hostens, K. (2016). Choose your biodiversity index wisely when doing an ecosystem impact assessment!, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Scientist Day. Brugge, Belgium, 12 February 2016. VLIZ Special Publication, 75: pp. 120, more Vandendriessche, S.; Persoon, K.; Torreele, E.; Reubens, J.; Hostens, K. (2016). "A wind of change" in recreational fisheries? Recreational fishermen and wind farms: current use and perception, in: Degraer, S. et al. (Ed.) North Sea Open Science Conference 7-10/11/2016. Abstract Booklet. pp. 140, more Vansteenbrugge, L.; Hostens, K.; Vanhove, B.; Vuylsteke, D.; De Troch, M.; Devriese, L. (2016). Effects of prey type and quality on Mnemiopsis leidyi feeding and carbon assimilation: a trophic biomarker approach, in: ICES/PICES 6th Zooplankton Production Symposium. , more Verwimp, C.; Vansteenbrugge, L.; Hostens, K.; Muylle, H.; Honnay, O.; Roldan-Ruiz, I.; Robbens, J.; Ruttink, T. (2016). Exploring population structure of Mnemiopsis leidyi in north-western European waters, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Scientist Day. Brugge, Belgium, 12 February 2016. VLIZ Special Publication, 75: pp. 136, more De Backer, A.; Hostens, K. (2015). Marine aggregate dredging impact on demersal fish and epibenthos, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts – VLIZ Young Scientists’ Day. Brugge, Belgium, 20 February 2015. VLIZ Special Publication, 71: pp. 38, more Debusschere, E.; Bolle, L.; Blom, E.; De Coensel, B.; Glaropoulos, A.; Hostens, K.; Papadakis, V.M.; Vercauteren , M.; Vandendriessche, S.; Vincx, M.; Wessels, P.W.; Degraer, S. (2015). Offshore pile-driving and young fish, a destructive marriage?, in: Köppel, J. et al. (Ed.) Conference on Wind energy and Wildlife impacts: book of abstracts. pp. 27, more Debusschere, E.; Blom, E.; Bolle, L.; Botteldooren, D.; De Boeck, G.; De Coensel, B.; De Jong, C.; Hostens, K.; Sinha, A.K.; Vandendriessche, S.; Vincx, M.; Wessels, P.; Degraer, S. (2015). Pile driving is perceived as an acoustic stressor by juvenile European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax), in: OCEANOISE 2015. Towards an acoustically sound ocean: an international conference and exhibition on ocean noise. pp. 90, more Debusschere, E.; Blom, L.J.; Botteldooren, D.; De Boeck, G.; De Coensel, B.; De Jong, C.; Hostens, K;; Sinha, A.K.; Vandendriessche, S.; Vercauteren, M.; Vincx, M.; Wessels, P.W.; Degraer, S. (2015). A comprehensive study to assess the impact of impulsive sound on juvenile sea bass, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts – VLIZ Young Scientists’ Day. Brugge, Belgium, 20 February 2015. VLIZ Special Publication, 71: pp. 52, more Debusschere, E.; Sinha, A.; De Coensel, B.; Vandendriessche, S.; Botteldooren, D.; De Boeck, G.; Vanaverbeke, J.; Degraer, S.; Hostens, K. (2015). In situ determination of the impact of offshore pile driving on juvenile sea bass Dicentrarchus labrax, in: ICES Symposium. Marine ecosystem acoustics - observing the ocean interior in support of integrated management, 25-28 May, 2015, Nantes, France: book of abstracts. pp. 53, more Van Hoey, G.; Bonne, W.; Hostens, K. (2015). Ecosystem status and indicators: the way it can, should and will work!, in: Scientific symposium 2015: “Tools for assessing status of European aquatic ecosystems”. Programme and abstracts. pp. 31-32, more Van Hoey, G.; Hostens, K. (2015). Ecosystem status and indicators: a challenging exercise!, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts – VLIZ Young Scientists’ Day. Brugge, Belgium, 20 February 2015. VLIZ Special Publication, 71: pp. 141, more Verwimp, C.; Vansteenbrugge, L.; Devriese, L.; Hostens, K.; Muylle, H.; Honnay, O.; Roldan-Ruiz, I.; Ruttink, T.; Robbens, J. (2015). Population genomics of Mnemiopsis leidyi, a notorious marine invader in the North Sea, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts – VLIZ Young Scientists’ Day. Brugge, Belgium, 20 February 2015. VLIZ Special Publication, 71: pp. 148, more Breine, N.T.; Vandendriessche, S.; Hostens, K. (2014). Prevalence of the parasites Sacculina carcini on Liocarcinus holsatus and Peltogaster paguri on Pagurus bernhardus in the Belgian part of the North Sea, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts – VLIZ Young Scientists’ Day. Brugge, Belgium, 7 March 2014. VLIZ Special Publication, 67: pp. 22, more De Backer, A.; Heusinkveld, J.; Holzhauer, H.; van Dalfsen, J.A.; Hostens, K. (2014). The effects of a large-scale shoreface nourishment on the shallow coast epibenthos and fish communities, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts – VLIZ Young Scientists’ Day. Brugge, Belgium, 7 March 2014. VLIZ Special Publication, 67: pp. 32, more Debusschere, E.; De Coensel, B.; Adriaens, D.; Bajek, A.; Botteldooren, D.; Hostens, K.; Vanaverbeke, J.; Vandendriessche, S.; Van Ginderdeuren, K.; Vincx, M.; Degraer, S. (2014). Impact of pile-driving of offshore monopile foundations on young sea bass, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts – VLIZ Young Scientists’ Day. Brugge, Belgium, 7 March 2014. VLIZ Special Publication, 67: pp. 42, more Derveaux, S.; Vandendriessche, S.; Vansteenbrugge, L.; Hoffman, S.; van der Molen, J.; Antajan, E.; Brylinski, J.-M.; Pitois, S.; Langenberg, V.; Hostens, K.; Robbens, J. (2014). Observation and risk assessment analysis of the invasive Mnemiopsis leidyi in the North Sea, in: Boets, P. (Ed.) Science for the new regulation: abstract book of the Benelux conference on invasive species. pp. 33, more Devriese, L.; Vandendriessche, S.; Theetaert, H.; Vandermeersch, G.; Hostens, K.; Robbens, J. (2014). Occurrence of synthetic fibres in brown shrimp on the Belgian part of the North Sea, in: Cassone, A.-L. et al. (Ed.) Fate and impact of microplastics in marine ecosystems, 13-15 January 2014, Plouzané, France: detailed program of MICRO 2014 & presentation abstracts. pp. 82, more Hostens, K.; Depestele, J.; Vandendriessche, S.; Degraer, S.; Polet, H.; Vincx, M. (2014). Comparing apples and oranges: a statistical approach to compare the impact of active and passive fishing gears on epibenthic communities, in: ICES symposium. Effects of fishing on benthic fauna, habitat and ecosystem function, June 16-19, 2014, Tromso, Norway: program and abstracts. pp. 31, more Pecceu, E.; Vanelslander, B.; Vandendriessche, S.; Van Hoey, G.; Torreele, E.; Polet, H.; Hostens, K. (2014). Marine spatial planning: fisheries measures in a N2000 area in the Belgian Part of the North Sea, in: LITTORAL 2014. Facing present and future coast challenges: abstract book. pp. 71, more Vandendriessche, S.; Vansteenbrugge, L.; Hostens, K.; Maelfait, H. (2014). Judging jellyfish: factors influencing the perception on jellyfish and their blooms, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts – VLIZ Young Scientists’ Day. Brugge, Belgium, 7 March 2014. VLIZ Special Publication, 67: pp. 117, more Vandermeersch, G.; Devriese, L.; Vandendriessche, S.; Theetaert, H.; Hostens, K.; Robbens, J. (2014). Occurrence of microplastics in brown shrimp on the Belgian part of the North Sea, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts – VLIZ Young Scientists’ Day. Brugge, Belgium, 7 March 2014. VLIZ Special Publication, 67: pp. 118, more Willems, T.; De Backer, A.; Hostens, K.; Vincx, M. (2014). Epibenthic communities in the coastal waters of Suriname, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts – VLIZ Young Scientists’ Day. Brugge, Belgium, 7 March 2014. VLIZ Special Publication, 67: pp. 130, more Willems, T.; Depestele, J.; De Backer, A.; Hostens, K.; Vincx, M. (2014). By-catch in a tropical shrimp fishery: are TEDs effective in excluding rays?, in: ICES symposium. Effects of fishing on benthic fauna, habitat and ecosystem function, June 16-19, 2014, Tromso, Norway: program and abstracts. pp. 70, more Debusschere, E.; Hostens, K.; Vincx, M.; Botteldooren, D.; Degraer, S. (2013). Pilot study on the impact of impulse noise on sea bass larvae, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts – VLIZ Young Marine Scientists' Day. Brugge, Belgium, 15 February 2013. VLIZ Special Publication, 63: pp. 37, more Debusschere, E.; Hostens, K.; Vincx, M.; Botteldooren, D.; Degraer, S. (2013). Effects of pile driving on fish larvae: a field experiment, in: The effects of noise on aquatic life, Budapest, Hungary, August 2013. pp. 40, more Derweduwen, J.; Hostens, K.; Hillewaert, H.; Van Steenbrugge, L.; Van Tieghem, P.; Wittoeck, J.; T’Jampens, M.; Cattrijsse, A. (2013). Dock harbour walls as biodiversity hotspots, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts – VLIZ Young Marine Scientists' Day. Brugge, Belgium, 15 February 2013. VLIZ Special Publication, 63: pp. 41, more Hoffman, S.; Vansteenbrugge, L.; Derveaux, S.; Van Ginderdeuren, K.; Hostens, K.; Robbens, J. (2013). Risk assessment of non-indigenous marine invaders: A combined approach of morphological and molecular analysis allowed unambiguous identification of the comb jelly Mnemiopsis leidyi in the Belgian Part of the North Sea (BPNS), in: Robbens, J. et al. (Ed.) Non-indigenous species in the North-East Atlantic. Ostend, 20-22 November 2013: Book of abstracts. VLIZ Special Publication, 66: pp. 47, more Hostens, K.; Courtens, W.; Craeymeersch, J.; Goudswaard, P.C.; Houziaux, J.-S.; Merckx, B.; Van Hoey, G.; Kerckhof, F.; Perdon, K.J.; Stienen, E.W.M.; Van Lancker, V.; Vigin, L.; Vincx, M.; Degraer, S. (2013). Invasive American razor clam Ensis directus in Belgian waters: a true opportunity for shell-fisheries?, in: Robbens, J. et al. (Ed.) Non-indigenous species in the North-East Atlantic. Ostend, 20-22 November 2013: Book of abstracts. VLIZ Special Publication, 66: pp. 43, more Pecceu, E.; Hostens, K.; Maes, F. (2013). Marine Protected Areas in the Belgian Part of the North Sea: a governance analysis, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts – VLIZ Young Marine Scientists' Day. Brugge, Belgium, 15 February 2013. VLIZ Special Publication, 63: pp. 78, more Van Hoey, G.; De Backer, A.; Hostens, K. (2013). Sediment profile imaging: an added value for Belgian marine research?, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts – VLIZ Young Marine Scientists' Day. Brugge, Belgium, 15 February 2013. VLIZ Special Publication, 63: pp. 94, more Van Hoey, G.; Breine, N.T.; Hostens, K. (2013). Benthic habitat modifications as a result of chronic dredged material dumping, in: 8th International SedNet conference, 6-9 November 2013, Lisbon, Portugal. pp. 1, more Van Hoey, G.; Hostens, K. (2013). The biological value procedure: a fast ecological assessment tool, in: 8th International SedNet conference, 6-9 November 2013, Lisbon, Portugal. pp. 1, more Van Hoey, G.; Hostens, K; (2013). Using generic environmental indicators as part of the alien species assessment tool box under the different EU Directives, in: Robbens, J. et al. (Ed.) Non-indigenous species in the North-East Atlantic. Ostend, 20-22 November 2013: Book of abstracts. VLIZ Special Publication, 66: pp. 33, more Vandendriessche, S.; Vansteenbrugge, L.; Hostens, K. (2013). Jellypress & jellyperception, in: Robbens, J. et al. (Ed.) Non-indigenous species in the North-East Atlantic. Ostend, 20-22 November 2013: Book of abstracts. VLIZ Special Publication, 66: pp. 23, more Vansteenbrugge, L.; Hostens, K.; De Troch, M.; Vincx, M. (2013). Current distribution and population dynamics of Mnemiopsis leidyi populations in the Belgian part of the North Sea and the Westerschelde estuary, in: Robbens, J. et al. (Ed.) Non-indigenous species in the North-East Atlantic. Ostend, 20-22 November 2013: Book of abstracts. VLIZ Special Publication, 66: pp. 15, more Willems, T.; Hostens, K. (2013). By-catch in a tropical shrimp fishery: how effective are TEDs and BRDs in excluding elasmobranchs?, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts – VLIZ Young Marine Scientists' Day. Brugge, Belgium, 15 February 2013. VLIZ Special Publication, 63: pp. 110, more Derweduwen, J.; Hostens, K.; Reubens, J.; Vandendriessche, S. (2012). Do windmill parks function as a refugium?, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts - VLIZ Young Marine Scientists' Day. Brugge, Belgium, 24 February 2012. VLIZ Special Publication, 55: pp. 28, more Derweduwen, J.; Vandendriessche, S.; Hostens, K. (2012). Monitoring the effects of the Belgian windmill parks on the epibenthic and demersal fish fauna of soft bottom sediments, in: Report of the workshop on effects of offshore windfarms on marine benthos - Facilitating a closer international collaboration throughout the North Atlantic Region (WKEOMB). CM Documents - ICES, 2012/SSGEF:13: pp. 10-11, more Hoffman, S.; Vansteenbrugge, L.; Binetti, U.; Van Ginderdeuren, K.; Hostens, K.; Robbens, J. (2012). Risk assessment of non-indigenous marine invaders: a combined approach of morphological and molecular analysis allowed unambiguous identification of the comb jelly Mnemiopsis leidyi in the Belgian Part of the North Sea (BPNS), in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts - VLIZ Young Marine Scientists' Day. Brugge, Belgium, 24 February 2012. VLIZ Special Publication, 55: pp. 38, more Matola, H.D.; Vincx, M.; Hostens, K.; Van Ginderdeuren, K. (2012). The feeding ecology of four semi-pelagic fish species in the North Sea: a case of Belgian water, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts - VLIZ Young Marine Scientists' Day. Brugge, Belgium, 24 February 2012. VLIZ Special Publication, 55: pp. 51, more Van Hoey, G.; Derweduwen, J.; Devriese, L.; Dewitte, B.; Fettweis, M.; Hostens, K.; Martens, C.; Robbens, J.; Van Lancker, V. (2012). Dredged material disposal: does it substantially affect the ecosystem?, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts - VLIZ Young Marine Scientists' Day. Brugge, Belgium, 24 February 2012. VLIZ Special Publication, 55: pp. 93-94, more Willems, T.; De Backer, A.; Hostens, K.; Vincx, M. (2012). An ecosystem approach to fisheries: the seabob shrimp in Surinam, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts - VLIZ Young Marine Scientists' Day. Brugge, Belgium, 24 February 2012. VLIZ Special Publication, 55: pp. 110, more De Backer, A.; Van Hoey, G.; Hostens, K. (2011). Human impact increases benthic biodiversity?, in: World Conference on Marine Biodiversity 2011. Our Oceans, Our Future: Oral Abstract Booklet. pp. 107, more Depestele, J.; Courtens, W.; Degraer, S.; Haelters, J.; Hostens, K.; Merckx, B.; Polet, H.; Rabaut, M.; Stienen, E.; Vandendriessche, S.; Vincx, M. (2011). Sensitivity assessment as a tool for spatio-temporal management of fishing techniques, in: World Conference on Marine Biodiversity 2011. Our Oceans, Our Future: Oral Abstract Booklet. pp. 46, more Pecceu, E.; Hostens, K.; MESMA Consortium (2011). A close look at marine spatial management in the southern North Sea, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) VLIZ Young Marine Scientists' Day, Brugge, Belgium 25 February 2011: book of abstracts. pp. 63, more Pecceu, E.; Hostens, K.; MESMA Consortium (2011). A close look at marine spatial management in the southern North Sea: Poster abstract, in: Study day: Marine aggregate extraction: needs, guidelines and future prospects, 17 oktober 2011, Bredene. pp. 170, more Van Hoey, G.; Hostens, K. (2011). The use of benthic indicators for environmental status assessment, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) VLIZ Young Marine Scientists' Day, Brugge, Belgium 25 February 2011: book of abstracts. pp. 94, more Vansteenbrugge, L.; Hostens, K.; Vincx, M. (2011). The impact of the invasive comb jelly Mnemiopsis leidyi in the North Sea, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) VLIZ Young Marine Scientists' Day, Brugge, Belgium 25 February 2011: book of abstracts. VLIZ Special Publication, 48: pp. 105, more Vansteenbrugge, L.; Hostens, K.; Vincx, M. (2011). The impact of the invasive comb jelly Mnemiopsis leidyi: preliminary results on spatial and temporal distribution in the Southern North Sea, in: World Conference on Marine Biodiversity 2011. Our Oceans, Our Future: Digital Object Abstract Booklet. pp. 33, more Bauwens, M.; Braeckman, U.; Coppejans, E.; De Blauwe, H.; De Clerck, O.; De Maersschalk, V.; Degraer, S.; Deprez, T.; Dumoulin, E.; Fockedey, N.; Hernandez, F.; Hostens, K.; Lescrauwaet, A.-K.; Mees, J.; Rappé, K.; Sabbe, K.; Seys, J.; Van Ginderdeuren, K.; Vanaverbeke, J.; Vandepitte, L.; Vanhoorne, B.; Verween, A.; Wittoeck, J. (2009). Non-indigenous species of the Belgian part of the North Sea and adjacent estuaries, in: Branquart, E. et al. (Ed.) Abstract volume of the Science facing aliens meeting, Brussels 11th May 2009. pp. 60, more Brabant, R.; Degraer, S.; Di Marcantonio, M.; Haelters, J.; Jacques, T.; Kerckhof, F.; Vigin, L.; Van den Eynde, D.; Vincx, M.; De Maersschalck, V.; Vanden Eede, S.; Reubens, J.; Hostens, K.; Wittoeck, J.; Cooreman, K.; Stienen, E.; Courtens, W.; Van de walle, M.; Vanermen, N.; Henriet, J.-P.; Versteeg, W.; Staelens, P.; Vercruysse, J.; Van Rooij, D. (2009). Scientific monitoring of the impact of offshore windfarms on the marine environment, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) VLIZ Young Scientists' Day, Brugge, Belgium 6 March 2009: book of abstracts. VLIZ Special Publication, 41: pp. 28, more De Backer, A.; Hostens, K.; Vandendriessche, S.; Van Hoey, G.; Wittoeck, J. (2009). Prospective sand extraction on the Hinderbanken: monitoring strategy for future impact assessment, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts: an overview of marine research in Belgium anno 2009. 10th VLIZ Young Scientists' Day. Special edition at the occasion of 10 years VLIZ. VLIZ Special Publication, 43: pp. 36, more Degraer, S.; Brabant, R.; Braeckman, U.; Coates, D.; Courtens, W.; Derweduwen, J.; Di Marcantonio, M.; Haelters, J.; Hostens, K.; Jacques, T.; Kerckhof, F.; Norro, A.; Reubens, J.; Stienen, E.; Vanaverbeke, J.; Van Colen, C.; Vandendriessche, S.; Van den Eynde, D.; Van de walle, M.; Vanermen, N.; Van Hoey, G.; Vigin, L.; Vincx, M.; Wittoeck, J. (2009). Monitoring the impact of offshore windfarms on the marine environment: an obligate multidisciplinary and integrated programme, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts: an overview of marine research in Belgium anno 2009. 10th VLIZ Young Scientists' Day. Special edition at the occasion of 10 years VLIZ. VLIZ Special Publication, 43: pp. 49, more Depestele, J.; Courtens, W.; Degraer, S.; Derous, S.; Haelters, J.; Hostens, K.; Moulaert, I.; Polet, H.; Rabaut, M.; Stienen, E.; Vandendriessche, S.; Vincx, M. (2009). An integrated impact assessment of trammel net and beam trawl fisheries: Project WAKO, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts: an overview of marine research in Belgium anno 2009. 10th VLIZ Young Scientists' Day. Special edition at the occasion of 10 years VLIZ. VLIZ Special Publication, 43: pp. 54, more Van Ginderdeuren, K.; Hostens, K.; Vincx, M. (2009). (Semi-)pelagic fisheries as an alternative within the Flemish fisheries sector, with special emphasis on the role of zooplankton in the North Sea, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) VLIZ Young Scientists' Day, Brugge, Belgium 6 March 2009: book of abstracts. VLIZ Special Publication, 41: pp. 69, more Van Hoey, G.; Wittoeck, J.; Hillewaert, H.; Van Ginderdeuren, K.; Hostens, K. (2009). The monitoring and assessment of the quality element benthos at the Belgian coast for the Water Framework Directive, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) VLIZ Young Scientists' Day, Brugge, Belgium 6 March 2009: book of abstracts. VLIZ Special Publication, 41: pp. 70-71, more Degraer, S.; Derous, S.; Rabaut, M.; Vincx, M.; Courtens, W.; Stienen, E.W.M.; Paelinckx, D.; Deckers, P.; Deneudt, K.; Hostens, K.; Moulaert, I.; Roff, J.C.; Van Lancker, V.; Verfaillie, E. (2008). Biological valuation: guidelines for a transparant and generally applicable protocol for the marine environment, in: World Conference on Marine Biodiversity, Valencia, Spain, 11-15 November 2008: book of abstracts. pp. 1, more Derous, S.; Verfaillie, E.; Van Lancker, V.R.M.; Courtens, W.; Stienen, E.; Hostens, K.; Moulaert, I.; Hillewaert, H.; Mees, J.; Deneudt, K.; Deckers, P.; Cuvelier, D.; Vincx, M.; Degraer, S. (2007). A marine biological valuation map for the Belgian part of the North Sea, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) VLIZ Young Scientists' Day, Brugge, Belgium 2 March 2007: book of abstracts. VLIZ Special Publication, 39: pp. 34, more Hostens, K. (2006). Impact of dredge dumping on the epibenthos in the Belgian coastal zone, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) VLIZ Young Scientists' Day, Brugge, Belgium 31 March 2006: book of abstracts. VLIZ Special Publication, 30: pp. 38, more Moulaert, I.; Hostens, K.; Hillewaert, H. (2006). Post-extraction study of the macrobenthos on the Kwintebank, in: Mees, J. et al. VLIZ Young Scientists' Day, Brugge, Belgium 31 March 2006: book of abstracts. VLIZ Special Publication, 30: pp. 46, more Moulaert, I.; Hostens, K.; Hillewaert, H. (2005). Effects of 30 years of sand extraction on the structural characteristics of the macrofauna communities of the Kwintebank (Belgian Continental Shelf), in: Mees, J. et al. VLIZ Young Scientists' Day, Brugge, Belgium 25 February 2005: book of abstracts. VLIZ Special Publication, 20: pp. 48, more Hostens, K. (2002). Fish and crustacean response surfaces to environmental gradients in the Westerschelde estuary (poster), in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) VLIZ Young Scientists' Day, Brugge, Belgium 13 March 2002: book of abstracts. VLIZ Special Publication, 7: pp. 39, more Hostens, K.; Mees, J.; Cattrijsse, A.; Maes, J.; Chavatte, N.; Hampel, H. (2002). The nursery function of the Scheldt estuary: a review for fish and macrocrustaceans, in: ECSA Local Meeting: ecological structures and functions in the Scheldt Estuary: from past to future, Antwerp, Belgium October 7-10, 2002: abstract book. pp. 38, more Hostens, K.; Mees, J.; Cattrijsse, A.; Hamerlynck, O. (2002). Functional guilds of fishes and macrocrustaceans in the Westerschelde and Oosterschelde estuary, in: ECSA Local Meeting: ecological structures and functions in the Scheldt Estuary: from past to future, Antwerp, Belgium October 7-10, 2002: abstract book. pp. 52, more Hostens, K.; de Koeyer, P. (2001). The black box: a story of the brown shrimp and the (un)faithful mysids in the Westerschelde estuary, in: VLIZ Young Scientists' Day, Brugge, Belgium 23 February 2001: book of abstracts. VLIZ Special Publication, 1: pp. 44, more Hostens, K.; Mees, J. (1998). The mysid-feeding guild of demersal fishes in the brackish zone of the Westerschelde estuary, in: ECSA 29 Symposium. Estuarine Research and Management in Developed and Developping countries: Joint ECSA and CERM symposium at the University of Port Elizabeth 13-17 July 1998. Abstract book. pp. 44, more
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Lenoir, H.; Aers, F.; Blanco, C.; Blondeel, L.; Depestele, J.; Desmidt, J.; Hostens, K.; Pecceu, E.; Polet, H.; Van Hoey, G.; Van Opstal, M.; Vanderperren, E.; Verlé, K. (2023). Belgian Sea Fisheries - Background information on the sustainability pathway in the last decade. ILVO Mededeling, D/2023/11. Flanders Research Institute for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food: Ostend. v, 110 pp., more Van Hoey, G.; Seghers, S.; Festjens, F.; Dewitte, B.; Vanavermaete, D.; Jacobs, L.; Wittoeck, J.; Hillewaert, H.; Lefranc, C.; Vanhalst, K.; Hostens, K. (2022). Influence of the disposal of dredged material on the marine sea-bottom ecosystem in the Belgian Part of the North Sea. ILVO Mededeling, D/2022/03. ILVO: Oostende. 112 pp., more De Witte, B.; Dekimpe, M.; Deloof, D.; Hostens, K. (2021). Microplastics in seafood from Belgian fisheries areas. ILVO Mededeling, 276. Flanders Research Institute for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (ILVO): Merelbeke. 14 pp., more De Witte, B.; Catarino, A.I.; Vandecasteele, L.; Dekimpe, M.; Meyers, N.; Deloof, D.; Pint, S.; Hostens, K.; Everaert, G.; Torreele, E. (2021). Extraction and quantification of microplastics in the gastrointestinal tract of fish. Version 2: 31/08/2021. ILVO/VLIZ: Ostend. 4 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/7, more De Witte, B.; Verlé, K.; Devriese, L.; Vandecasteele, L.; Torreele, E.; Hostens, K. (2021). Distribution and sources of macrolitter on the seafloor of Belgian fisheries areas. ILVO Mededeling, 275. Flanders Research Institute for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (ILVO): Merelbeke. 28 pp., more De Witte, B.; De Schrijver, C.; De Cauwer, K.; Verlé, K.; Vandecasteele, L.; Dekimpe, M.; Deloof, D.; Lagring, R.; Torreele, E.; Hostens, K. (2021). Micro and macro plastic litter at Belgian fisheries areas: sources, distribution and consequences = Micro-en macro-plastic afval in de Belgische visserijgebieden: bronnen, verspreiding en gevolgen. Project 18/UP6/02/Div. ILVO/RBINS – OD Nature: Merelbeke, Brussels. 92 pp., more De Witte, B.; De Cauwer, K.; De Schrijver, C.; Verlé, K.; Dekimpe, M.; Vandecasteele, L.; Deloof, D.; Torreele, E.; Hostens, K. (2021). Macro and microplastic litter in Belgian fishery areas: conclusions and recommendations from the EMFF-funded project MarinePlastics. ILVO/RBINS – OD Nature: Merelbeke, Brussels. 10 pp., more De Witte, B.; Catarino, A.I.; Vandecasteele, L.; Dekimpe, M.; Meyers, N.; Deloof, D.; Pint, S.; Hostens, K.; Everaert, G.; Torreele, E. (2021). Fish gastrointestinal sampling protocol for microplastics extraction and quantification. Version 2: 31/08/2021. ILVO/VLIZ: Ostend. 4 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/6, more Pecceu, E.; Paoletti, S.; Van Hoey, G.; Vanelslander, B.; Verlé, K.; Degraer, S.; Van Lancker, V.; Hostens, K.; Polet, H. (2021). Scientific background report in preparation of fisheries measures to protect the bottom integrity and the different habitats within the Belgian part of the North Sea. ILVO Mededeling, 277. Flanders Research Institute for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food: Ostend. 195 pp., more Degraer, S.; Martens, C.; Hostens, K. (2020). Think Tank North Sea: Werkgroeprapport Werken met de Natuur. KBIN/VLIZ/ILVO: Oostende. 20 pp., more Van Hoey, G.; Allegaert, W.; Collignon, Y.; De Coster, K.; Pecceu, E.; Vanelslander, B.; Torreele, E.; Vanderperren, E.; Hostens, K.; Polet, H. (2020). GEOFISH.be: Uw selectie van visserijgegevens interactief weergegeven op geografische kaarten. ILVO Mededeling, 267. Instituut voor Landbouw-, Visserij- en Voedingsonderzoek: Oostende. 22 pp., more Schlesser, M.; Degraer, S.; Hostens, K.; Moreau, K.; Polet, H.; Scory, S.; Torreele, E.; Vandendriessche, S. (Ed.) (2019). Biceps annual report: reinforcing Belgian ICES people 2018. Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences, OD Natural Environment, Belgian Marine Data Centre: Brussels. 41 pp., more De Mesel, I.; Van Lancker, V.; Kapasakali, D.; Montereale-Gavazzi, G.; Kerckhof, F.; Van Hoey, G.; Wittoeck, J.; Hillewaert, H.; Ranson, J.; Vanelslander, B.; Hostens, K. (2017). Analyse van de huidige status van de bodemfauna in de bodembeschermingszones in de Vlaamse Banken. Operational Directorate Natural Environment, OD Nature/Instituut voor Landbouw- en Visserijonderzoek: Brussels, Oostende. 48 pp., more De Witte, B.; Van Hoey, G.; Devriese, L.; Hostens, K. (2017). Voortgangsrapport effecten baggerlossingen periode 1 juli - 31 december 2016. ILVO Mededeling, 229. Instituut voor Landbouw-, Visserij- en Voedingsonderzoek: Oostende. 47 pp., more De Witte, B.; Van Hoey, G.; Hostens, K. (2017). Voortgangsrapport effecten baggerlossingen periode 1 juli - 31 december 2017. ILVO Mededeling, 240. Instituut voor Landbouw-, Visserij- en Voedingsonderzoek: Oostende. 5 pp., more De Witte, B.; Van Hoey, G.; Hostens, K. (2017). Voortgangsrapport effecten baggerlossingen periode 1 januari - 30 juni 2017. ILVO Mededeling, 236. Instituut voor Landbouw-, Visserij- en Voedingsonderzoek: Oostende. 9 pp., more Devriese, L.I.; Bossaer, M.; Hostens, K.; Robbens, J. (2017). De screening van zeezoutstalen op aanwezigheid van microplastics. ILVO: Oostende. 30 pp., more Colson, L.; Pecceu, E.; Steenkamer, M.; Wittoeck, J.; Van Colen, C.; Hostens, K.; Van Hoey, G. (2016). Ecologische monitoring strand- en vooroever in functie van suppletie activiteiten: Eindrapport. ILVO Mededeling, 219. Instituut voor Landbouw- en Visserijonderzoek: Merelbeke. 109 pp., more De Backer, A.; Devriese, L.; Hostens, K. (2016). Vorderingsverslag betreffende het onderzoek naar de invloed van de exploratie- en exploitatieactiviteiten op het Continentaal Plat en de territoriale zee: periode januari - december 2015. ILVO Mededeling, 204. Instituut voor Landbouw- en Visserijonderzoek: Merelbeke. 8 pp., more De Backer, A.; Hostens, K. (2016). Relation between dredging intensity and frequency and its impact on a benthic sandy habitat. CM Documents - ICES, 2016/K:380. International Council for the Exploration of the Sea: Copenhagen. 1 pp., more De Witte, B.; Van Hoey, G.; Devriese, L.; Hostens, K. (2016). Voortgangsrapport effecten baggerlossingen periode 1 juli 2015 – 31 december 2015. ILVO Mededeling, 208. Instituut voor Landbouw- en Visserijonderzoek: Oostende. 6 pp., more De Witte, B.; Van Hoey, G.; Devriese, L.; Hostens, K. (2016). Voortgangsrapport effecten baggerlossingen periode 1 januari - 30 juni 2016. ILVO Mededeling, 220. Instituut voor Landbouw- en Visserijonderzoek: Merelbeke. 7 pp., more Degraer, S.; Hostens, K. (2016). Assessment of the conservation value of the Vlakte van de Raan Site of Community Interest. Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences, Operational Directorate Natural Environment: Brussels. 16 pp., more Devriese, L.; Hostens, K.; De Witte, B.; Robbens, J.; Polet, H. (2016). Beleidsinformerende nota: zwerfvuil en (micro)plastics in de Noordzee. Instituut voor Landbouw- en Visserijonderzoek (ILVO): Oostende. 14 + annex pp., more De Backer, A.; Devriese, L.; Hostens, K. (2015). Vorderingsverslag betreffende het onderzoek naar de invloed (biologie en chemie) van de exploratie- en exploitatieactiviteiten op het continentaal plat en de territoriale zee: periode januari – december 2014. Instituut voor Landbouw- en Visserij Onderzoek: Merelbeke. 10 pp., more De Witte, B.; Van Hoey, G.; Devriese, L.; Hostens, K.; Robbens, J. (2015). Voortgangsrapport effecten baggerlossingen periode 1 juli 2014 – 31 december 2014. ILVO Mededeling, 181. Instituut voor Landbouw- en Visserijonderzoek: Merelbeke. [no pag.] pp., more De Witte, B.; Van Hoey, G.; Devriese, L.; Hostens, K. (2015). Voortgangsrapport effecten baggerlossingen periode 1 januari 2015 – 30 juni 2015. ILVO Mededeling, 199. Instituut voor Landbouw- en Visserijonderzoek: Merelbeke. 6 pp., more Degraer, S.; Hostens, K.; Haelters, J.; Moens, T.; Van Hoey, G.; Vanaverbeke, J. (2015). Studie betreffende de identificatie van een potentieel Habitatrichtlijngebied “Vlakte van de Raan”. Operationele Directie Natuurlijk Milieu: Brussel. 15 pp., more Pecceu, E.; Colson, L.; Wittoeck, J.; Vanaverbeke, J.; Hostens, K.; Van Hoey, G. (2015). Ecologische monitoring strand-en vooroever in functie van suppletie activiteiten: tussentijdse resulaten. ILVO Mededeling, 184. Instituut voor Landbouw- en Visserijonderzoek: Oostende. 67 pp., more Van Hoey, G.; Bonne, W.; De Backer, A.; Devriese, L.; Hostens, K. (2015). The use of benthic biodiversity indicators: pros and cons. CM Documents - ICES, 2015/D:17. International Council for the Exploration of the Sea: Copenhagen. 2 pp., more Van Hoey, G.; Francisco, M.; Wischnewski, J.; Degraer, S.; Hostens, K. (2015). Benthos habitat quality assessment for the North Sea: joint GES assessments require a coordinated monitoring. CM Documents - ICES, 2015/P:18. International Council for the Exploration of the Sea: Copenhagen. 2 pp., more De Witte, B.; Van Hoey, G.; Devriese, L.; Hostens, K.; Robbens, J. (2014). Voortgangsrapport effecten baggerlossingen periode 1 juli 2013 - 31 december 2013. ILVO Mededeling, 155. Instituut voor Landbouw- en Visserijonderzoek: Merelbeke. 12 pp., more Derweduwen, J.; Cattrijsse, A.; De Backer, A.; Hillewaert, H.; Ranson, J.; Van Hoey, G.; Wittoeck, J.; Hostens, K. (2014). Eindrapport invloed van het lozen van gechloreerd zeewater op het macrobenthos in de bodem en de epifauna op de kaaimuur in het Fluxys LNG dok in de haven van Zeebrugge. ILVO Mededeling, 174. Instituut voor Landbouw- en Visserijonderzoek (ILVO): Merelbeke. 77 pp., more Derweduwen, J.; Hillewaert, H.; De Backer, A.; Wittoeck, J.; Ranson, J.; Cattrijsse, A.; Gkritzalis, T.; Hostens, K. (2014). Voortgangsrapport 3 betreffende het onderzoek naar de invloed van lozing van gechloreerd zeewater op het macrobenthos (zacht substraat) en de epifauna (hard substraat), 9 december 2013. ILVO Mededeling, 160. Instituut voor Landbouw- en Visserijonderzoek: Merelbeke. 16 pp., more Pecceu, E.; Vanelslander, B.; Vandendriessche, S.; Van Hoey, G.; Hostens, K.; Torreele, E.; Polet, H. (2014). Beschrijving van de visserijactiviteiten in het Belgisch deel van de Noordzee in functie van de aanvraag bij de Europese Commissie voor visserijmaatregelen in de Vlaamse Banken (Habitatrichtlijngebied). ILVO Mededeling, 156. ILVO: Merelbeke. 92 + Bijlagen pp., more Van Hoey, G.; Derweduwen, J.; Pecceu, E.; Vanelslander, B.; Torreele, E.; Hostens, K.; Polet, H. (2014). Studie met betrekking tot de opvolging van de bagger stortproef in functie van de garnaalvisserij. ILVO Mededeling, 161. Instituut voor Landbouw- en Visserijonderzoek (ILVO): Oostende. 41 + Annexen pp., more Vansteenbrugge, L.; Van Regenmortel, T.; De Troch, M.; Vincx, M.; Hostens, K. (2014). Gelatinous zooplankton in the Belgian part of the North Sea and the adjacent Schelde estuary: a real problem? CM Documents - ICES, CM 2014(A:12). ICES: Copenhagen. 2 pp., more Buhl-Mortensen, L.; Galparsoro, I.; Vega Fernandez, T.; Johnson, K.; Carlström, J.; D'Anna, G.; Pipitone, C.; Piwowarczyk, J.; Rabaut, M.; Schipper, C.; Kirk Sorensen, T.; Vanaverbeke, J.; Vassilopoulou, V.; Pecceu, E.; Hostens, K.; Jak, R.; Röckmann, C.; van der Wal, J. (2013). Experiences from applying a generic framework for the monitoring and evaluation of spatially managed areas in nine case studies in EU sea basins. CM Documents - ICES, 2013/I:26. International Council for the Exploration of the Sea: Copenhagen. , more De Backer, A.; Hostens, K. (2013). T3-situatie – Ecologische analyse 2013: juveniele visbemonstering Ameland en Schiermonnikoog. ILVO Mededeling, 149. Instituut voor Landbouw- en Visserijonderzoek: Oostende. 19 pp., more De Backer, A.; Hostens, K. (2013). T₂ situatie - Ecologische analyse 2012: epibenthos en (juveniele) visbemonstering Ameland en Schiermonnikoog. ILVO Mededeling, 131. ILVO: Oostende. 32 pp., more De Witte, B.; Van Hoey, G.; Devriese, L.; Hostens, K.; Robbens, J. (2013). Voortgangsrapport effecten baggerlossingen periode 1 juli 2012 - 31 december 2012. ILVO Mededeling, 127. Instituut voor Landbouw- en Visserijonderzoek: Merelbeke. 7 pp., more De Witte, B.; Van Hoey, G.; Devriese, L.; Hostens, K.; Robbens, J. (2013). Voortgangsrapport effecten baggerlossingen periode 1 januari 2013 – 30 juni 2013. ILVO Mededeling, 136. Instituut voor Landbouw- en Visserijonderzoek: Merelbeke. 7 pp., more Derweduwen, J.; De Backer, A.; Van Hoey, G.; Hillewaert, H.; Wittoeck, J.; Hostens, K. (2013). Statistische analyse van de eerste twee monitoringscampagnes (T0) binnen het onderzoek naarde invloed van lozing van gechloreerd zeewater op het macrobenthos (zacht substraat) en de epifauna (hard substraat). ILVO Mededeling, 132. Instituut voor Landbouw- en Visserijonderzoek: Oostende. 17 pp., more Jones, P.; Qiu, W.; Lieberknecht, L. (2013). Typology of conflicts in MESMA case studies. D6.1. [S.n.]: [s.l.]. 73 pp., more Pecceu, E.; Hostens, K.; Vanaverbeke, J.; Rabaut, M. (2013). Application of the MESMA Framework. Case Study: Belgian Part of the North Sea. ILVO Mededeling, 138. ILVO: Oostende. 79 pp., more Pecceu, E.; Cliquet, A.; Maes, F.; Hostens, K. (2013). A decade of marine spatial planning in Belgium: a journey towards integrated management. CM Documents - ICES, CM 2013(I:10). ICES: Copenhagen. 2 pp., more Van Hoey, G.; Colson, L.; Hillewaert, H.; Hostens, K.; Vanaverbeke, J.; Vincx, M. (2013). Staalname rapportage 4shore campagne T0 (najaar 2013). ILVO Mededeling, 143. Instituut voor Landbouw- en Visserijonderzoek: Oostende. 29 pp., more Van Hoey, G.; Colson, L.; De Backer, A.; Hillewaert, H.; Holzhauer, H.; Hostens, K.; Vanaverbeke, J.; Vincx, M.; van Dalfsen, J.; Wittoeck, J. (2013). Meetplan ecologische studie onderwatersuppleties aan de Vlaamse kust (4shore). ILVO Mededeling, 144. Instituut voor Landbouw- en Visserijonderzoek: Oostende. 33 pp., more Van Hoey, G.; Birchenough, S.; Hostens, K. (2013). The determination of the biological value of the Wandelaar area based on sediment profile imaging (SPI) and grab sampling. ILVO Mededeling, 126. ILVO: Oostende. 24 pp., more Vanaverbeke, J.; Vincx, M. (Ed.) (2013). Comparison paper: paper on the comparison of case studies, building on the overlap of human pressures and/or priority habitats. D3.5. [S.n.]: [s.l.]. 19 pp., more Vandendriessche, S.; Vansteenbrugge, L.; Hostens, K.; Maelfait, H. (2013). Jellyfish, jellypress and jellyperception: Final report - Belgian case study. ILVO Mededeling, 142. ILVO: Oostende. 21 pp., more Willems, T.; Depestele, J.; De Backer, A.; Hostens, K. (2013). By-catch of rays in the trawl fishery for Atlantic seabob shrimp Xiphopenaeus kroyeri in Suriname: how effective are TEDs and BRDs? ILVO Mededeling, 139. Instituut voor Landbouw- en Visserijonderzoek (ILVO): Oostende. 19 pp., more Depestele, J.; Courtens, W.; Degraer, S.; Haelters, J.; Hostens, K.; Houziaux, J.-S.; Merckx, B.; Polet, H.; Rabaut, M.; Stienen, E.W.M.; Vandendriessche, S.; Verfaillie, E.; Vincx, M. (2012). An integrated impact assessment of trammel net and beam trawl fisheries WAKO II. Final Report. Belgian Science Policy Office: Brussels. 233 pp., more Derweduwen, J.; Hillewaert, H.; Vansteenbrugge, L.; Van Tieghem, P.; Hostens, K. (2012). Voortgangsrapport 2 betreffende het onderzoek naar de invloed van lozing van gechloreerd zeewater op het macrobenthos (zacht substraat) en de epifauna (hard substraat) periode juni 2012 - november 2012. ILVO Mededeling, 120. ILVO: Oostende. 18 pp., more Derweduwen, J.; De Backer, A.; Hillewaert, H.; Wittoeck, J.; Hostens, K. (2012). Voortgangsrapport 1 betreffende het onderzoek naar de invloed van lozing van gechloreerd zeewater op het macrobenthos (zacht substraat) en de epifauna (hard substraat) periode juni 2011 - mei 2012. ILVO Mededeling, 119. ILVO: Oostende. 15 pp., more Derweduwen, J.; Vandendriessche, S.; Hostens, K. (2012). Monitoring the effects of the Belgian windmill parks on the epibenthos and demersal fish fauna of soft bottom sediments. CM Documents - ICES, CM 2012(O:05). International Council for the Exploration of the Sea: Copenhagen. 3 pp., more Hostens, K.; Willems, T. (2012). Preliminary assessment of ray bycatch in the Surinam seabob fishery. ILVO Mededeling, 113. Institute for Agricultural and Fisheries Research (ILVO): Oostende. 19 pp., more Houziaux, J.-S.; Craeymeersch, J.; Merckx, B.; Kerckhof, F.; Van Lancker, V.; Courtens, W.; Stienen, E.; Perdon, K.J.; Goudswaard, P.C.; Van Hoey, G.; Virgin, L.; Hostens, K.; Vincx, M.; Degraer, S. (2012). 'EnSIS' - Ecosystem Sensitivity to Invasive Species. Final Report. Belgian Science Policy Office: Brussels. 105 pp., more Van Hoey, G.; Derweduwen, J.; Vandendriessche, S.; Hostens, K. (2012). A good environmental status assessment procedure for benthic habitats: weighing and integrating alternative approaches. CM Documents - ICES, CM 2012(G:11). ICES: Copenhagen. 2 pp., more Vanaverbeke, J.; Vincx, M. (Ed.) (2012). Zoning plan of case studies: evaluation of spatial management options for the case studies. Annex 2: second framework run, Belgian part of the North Sea. D3.6. IMARES: IJmuiden. 79 pp., more Vanaverbeke, J.; Vincx, M. (Ed.) (2012). Zoning plan of case studies: evaluation of spatial management options for the case studies. Annex 1. D3.6. IMARES: IJmuiden. 88 pp., more Vanaverbeke, J.; Vincx, M. (Ed.) (2012). Zoning plan of case studies: evaluation of spatial management options for the case studies. D3.6. IMARES: IJmuiden. 32 pp., more Lauwaert, B.; Delgado, R.; Derweduwen, J.; Devriese, L.; Fettweis, M.; Hostens, K.; Janssens, J.; Martens, C.; Robbens, J.; Timmermans, S.; Van Hoey, G.; Verwaest, T. (2011). Synthesis report on the effects of dredged material disposal on the marine disposal on the marine environment (licensing period 2010-2011). Management Unit of the North Sea Mathematical Models (MUMM)/Institute for Agricultural and Fisheries Research (ILVO). Animal Sciences Unit - Fisheries/Maritime Access Division/Agency for Maritime and Coastal Service. Coastal Division/Flanders Hydraulics R: Brussels. 85 pp., more Lauwaert, B.; Delgado, R.; Derweduwen, J.; Devriese, L.; Fettweis, M.; Hostens, K.; Janssens, J.; Martens, C.; Robbens, J.; Timmermans, S.; Van Hoey, G.; Verwaest, T. (2011). Syntheserapport over de effecten op het mariene milieu van baggerspeciestortingen (vergunningsperiode 2010-2011). Beheerseenheid van het Mathematisch Model van de Noordzee en het Schelde-estuarium/Instituut voor Landbouw- en Visserijonderzoek (ILVO-Visserij)/Agentschap voor Maritieme Dienstverlening en Kust. Afdeling Kust/Afdeling Maritieme Toegang/Waterbouwkundig La: Brussels. 16 pp., more Van Hoey, G.; Delahaut, V.; Derweduwen, J.; Devries, L.; Dewitte, B.; Hostens, K.; Robbens, J. (2011). Biological and chemical effects of the disposal of dredged material in the Belgian Part of the North Sea (licensing period 2010-2011). ILVO Mededeling, 109. ILVO: Oostende. 120 pp., more De Backer, A.; Moulaert, I.; Hillewaert, H.; Vandendriessche, S.; Van Hoey, G.; Wittoeck, J.; Hostens, K. (2010). Monitoring the effects of sand extraction on the benthos of the Belgian part of the North Sea. Report ILVO-Animal Sciences-Fisheries, 2. ILVO: Oostende. 117 pp., more De Backer, A.; Vandendriessche, S.; Wittoeck, J.; Hostens, K. (2010). Weighing natural variability and anthropogenic impacts: a case study of demersal fish and epibenthic communities in the Belgian Part of the North Sea. CM Documents - ICES, CM 2010(Q:08). ICES: Copenhagen. 6 pp., more Degraer, S.; Courtens, W.; Haelters, J.; Hostens, K.; Jacques, T.; Kerckhof, F.; Stienen, E.; Van Hoey, G. (2010). Bepalen van instandhoudingsdoelstellingen voor de beschermde soorten en habitats in het Belgische deel van de Noordzee, in het bijzonder in beschermde mariene gebieden. Eindrapport in opdracht van de Federale Overheidsdienst Volksgezondheid, Veiligheid van de Voedselketen en Leefmilieu, Directoraat-generaal Leefmilieu. BMM: Brussel. 132 pp., more Van Hoey, G.; Derweduwen, J.; Hillewaert, H.; Hostens, K.; Pecceu, E.; Wittoeck, J. (2010). Ecological status evaluation of the quality element macro-invertebrates for the Belgian coast (2007-2009). Report ILVO-Animal Sciences-Fisheries, 6. ILVO: Oostende. 65 pp., more Degraer, S.; Braeckman, U.; Haelters, J.; Hostens, K.; Jacques, T.; Kerckhof, F.; Merckx, B.; Rabaut, M.; Stienen, E.W.M.; Van Hoey, G.; Van Lancker, V.; Vincx, M. (2009). Studie betreffende het opstellen van een lijst met potentiële Habitatrichtlijngebieden in het Belgische deel van de Noordzee. Eindrapport. Federale Overheidsdienst Volksgezondheid, Veiligheid van de Voedselketen en Leefmilieu: Brussel. 93 pp., more Lauwaert, B.; Bekaert, K.; Berteloot, M.; De Backer, A.; Derweduwen, J.; Dujardin, A.; Fettweis, M.; Hillewaert, H.; Hoffman, S.; Hostens, K.; Ides, S.; Janssens, J.; Martens, C.; Michielsen, T.; Parmentier, K.; Van Hoey, G.; Verwaest, T. (2009). Synthesis report on the effects of dredged material disposal on the marine environment (licensing period 2008-2009). Agency for Maritime and Coastal Service. Coastal Division/Flanders Hydraulics Research/ILVO/Maritime Access Division/MUMM: [s.l.]. 102 pp., more Van Hoey, G.; Hostens, K.; Parmentier, K.; Robbens, J.; Bekaert, K.; De Backer, A.; Derweduwen, J.; Devriese, L.; Hillewaert, H.; Hoffman, S.; Pecceu, E.; Vandendriessche, S.; Wittoeck, J. (2009). Biological and chemical effects of the disposal of dredged material in the Belgian part of the North Sea (period 2007 - 2008). Report ILVO-Animal Sciences-Fisheries. ILVO: Oostende. 97 pp., more Van Hoey, G.; Derweduwen, J.; Vandendriessche, S.; Parmentier, K.; Hostens, K. (2009). How will the ecological quality status of benthos in coastal waters evolve (ECOSTAT)? ILVO: Belgium. 63 pp., more Van Hoey, G.; Pecceu, E.; Derweduwen, J.; De Backer, A.; Wittoeck, J.; Hillewaert, H.; Vandendriessche, S.; Hostens, K. (2009). Macrobenthos monitoring at the Belgian coast in 2008, in accordance with the Water Framework Directive. ILVO: Belgium. 101 pp., more Vandendriessche, S.; Hostens, K.; Wittoeck, J. (2009). Monitoring of the effects of the Thorntonbank and Bligh Bank windmill parks on the epifauna and demersal fish fauna of soft-bottom sediments: Thorntonbank: status during construction (T1) Bligh Bank: reference condition (T0), in: Degraer, S. et al. Offshore wind farms in the Belgian part of the North Sea: State of the art after two years of environmental monitoring. pp. 93-150, more Depestele, J.; Courtens, W.; Degraer, S.; Derous, S.; Haelters, J.; Hostens, K.; Moulaert, I.; Polet, H.; Rabaut, M.; Stienen, E.; Vincx, M. (2008). Evaluatie van de milieu-impact van WArrelnet- en boomKOrvisserij op het Belgisch deel van de Noordzee (WAKO). Eindrapport. ILVO Visserij: Oostende. 185 pp., more Lauwaert, B.; Bekaert, K.; Berteloot, M.; De Brauwer, D.; Fettweis, M.; Hillewaert, H.; Hoffman, S.; Hostens, K.; Mergaert, K.; Moulaert, I.; Parmentier, K.; Vanhoey, G.; Verstraeten, J. (2008). Syntheserapport over de effecten op het mariene milieu van baggerspeciestortingen (vergunningsperiode 2006-2008). Afdeling Maritieme Toegang/BMM/ILVO/Vlaamse Overheid. Afdeling Kust: [s.l.]. 128 + 2 maps, CD-ROM pp., more Lauwaert, B.; Bekaert, K.; Berteloot, M.; De Brauwer, D.; Fettweis, M.; Hillewaert, H.; Hoffman, S.; Hostens, K.; Mergaert, K.; Moulaert, I.; Parmentier, K.; Van Hoey, G.; Verstraeten, J. (2008). Synthesis report on the effects of dredged material disposal on the marine environment (licensing period 2006-'08). MUMM, ILVO Fisheries, Maritime Access Division (aMT), and Coast Division (CD): Oostende. 109 + 2 maps [cd-rom] pp., more Van Hoey, G.; Wittoeck, J.; Hillewaert, H.; Van Ginderdeuren, K.; Hostens, K. (2008). Macrobenthos monitoring at the Belgian coast and the evaluation of the availability of reference data for the Water Framework Directive. ILVO: Belgium. 72 pp., more Derous, S.; Vincx, M.; Degraer, S.; Deneudt, K.; Deckers, P.; Cuvelier, D.; Mees, J.; Courtens, W.; Stienen, E.W.M.; Hillewaert, H.; Hostens, K.; Moulaert, I.; Van Lancker, V.R.M.; Verfaillie, E. (2007). A biological valuation map for the Belgian part of the North Sea (BWZEE). Belgian Science Policy: Brussel. 161 pp., more Goffin, A.; Lescrauwaet, A.-K.; Calewaert, J.-B.; Mees, J.; Seys, J.; Delbare, D.; Demaré, W.; Hostens, K.; Moulaert, I.; Parmentier, K.; Redant, F.; Mergaert, K.; Vanhooreweder, B.; Maes, F.; De Meyer, P.; Belpaeme, K.; Maelfait, H.; Degraer, S.; De Maersschalck, V.; Derous, S.; Gheskiere, T.; Vanaverbeke, J.; Van Hoey, G.; Kuijken, E.; Stienen, E.; Haelters, J.; Kerckhof, F.; Overloop, S.; Peeters, B. (2007). MIRA Milieurapport Vlaanderen, Achtergronddocument 2006: Kust & zee. Vlaamse Milieumaatschappij: Erembodegem. 180 pp., more Moulaert, I.; Hostens, K.; Hillewaert, H.; Wittoeck, J. (2007). Spatial variation of the macrobenthos species and communities of the Belgian Continental Shelf and the relation to environmental variation. CM Documents - ICES, CM 2007(A:09). ICES: Copenhagen. 13 pp., more Moulaert, I.; Hostens, K. (2007). Post-extraction evolution of a macrobenthic community on the intensively extracted Kwintebank site in the Belgian part of the North Sea. CM Documents - ICES, CM 2007(A:12). ICES: Copenhagen. 13 pp., more Vanaverbeke, J.; Bellec, V.; Bonne, W.; Deprez, T.; Hostens, K.; Moulaert, I.; Van Lancker, V.; Vincx, M. (2007). Study of post-extraction ecological effects in the Kwintebank sand dredging area (SPEEK). Belgian Science Policy: Brussel. 92 pp., more De Maersschalck, V.; Hostens, K.; Wittoeck, J.; Cooreman, K.; Vincx, M.; Degraer, S. (2006). Monitoring van de effecten van het Thornton windmolenpark op de benthische macro-invertebraten en de visfauna van zachte substraten - referentietoestand: eindrapport. ILVO/UGent: Oostende/Gent. 88 + annexes pp., more Lauwaert, B.; Bekaert, K.; De Brauwer, D.; Fettweis, M.; Hillewaert, H.; Hoffman, S.; Hostens, K.; Mergaert, K.; Moulaert, I.; Parmentier, K.; Verstraeten, J. (2006). Syntheserapport over de effecten op het mariene milieu van baggerspeciestortingen (vergunningsperiode 2004-2006). Afdeling Maritieme Toegang/BMM/ILVO/Vlaamse Overheid. Afdeling Kust: [s.l.]. 87 + 30 p. Appendices, 8 maps pp., more Calewaert, J.-B.; Lescrauwaet, A.-K.; Mees, J.; Seys, J.; Hostens, K.; Redant, F.; Moulaert, I.; Raemaekers, M.; Demaré, W.; Vanhooreweder, B.; Mergaert, K.; Maes, F.; Douvere, F.; Belpaeme, K.; Maelfait, H.; Kyramarios, M.; Tak, P.; Overloop, S.; Peeters, B. (2005). MIRA achtergronddocument 2005: Kust en Zee. Vlaamse Milieumaatschappij (VMM): Erembodegem. 140 pp., more De Maersschalck, V.; Hostens, K.; Cooreman, K.; Vincx, M.; Degraer, S. (2005). Monitoring van de effecten van het Thornton windmolenpark op de benthische macro-invertebraten en de visfauna van zachte substraten - referentietoestand. Rapport: Bepaling van de referentiegebieden. Departement Zeevisserij, Sectie Biologisch Monitoringsonderzoek (CLO)/Universiteit Gent, Vakgroep Biologie, Sectie Mariene Biologie: Gent. 11 pp., more Moulaert, I.; Hillewaert, H.; Hostens, K. (2005). Analysis of the long-term consequences of sand extraction on the macrofauna communities, in: Programmatorische Federale Overheidsdienst Wetenschapsbeleid: Tweede plan voor wetenschappelijke ondersteuning van een beleid gericht op duurzame ontwikkeling: Deel II. "Global change, Ecosystemen en Biodiversiteit": Netwerkovereenkomst EV/02/38A. SPEEK - Study of Post-extraction Ecological Effects in the Kwintebank sand dredging area: Wetenschappelijk verslag voor de periode 01/01/2004-31/12/2004. pp. 25-36, more Cattrijsse, A.; Mees, J.; Hostens, K. (1998). Herstel estuarien karakter van de Oosterschelde: effect op de kraamkamer- en kinderkamerfunctie en op de aanwezigheid van diadrome soorten. University of Gent, Zoology Institute, Marine Biology Section: Gent. 17 pp., more Hostens, K.; Mees, J. (1997). De T₀ situatie van het vis- en garnaalbestand in de Westerschelde (periode 1988-1992): een samenvatting. University of Gent, Zoology Institute, Marine Biology Section: Gent. 10 pp., more Hostens, K.; Mees, J.; Beyst, B.; Cattrijsse, A. (1996). Het vis- en garnaalbestand in de Westerschelde: soortensamenstelling, ruimtelijke verspreiding en seizoenaliteit (periode 1988-1992). University of Gent, Zoology Institute, Marine Biology Section: Gent. 106 pp., more Meire, P.; Ysebaert, T.J.; Hoffmann, M.; Hostens, K.; Kramer, T.; Pieters, T.; Postma, R.; Sabbe, K. (1995). De Schelde: Een stroom natuurtalent. Rapport Instituut voor Natuurbehoud, 95.10. Instituut voor Natuurbehoud: Brussel. 32 pp., more Craeymeersch, J.A.; Hamerlynck, O.; Hostens, K.; Vanreusel, A.; Vincx, M. (1990). De ekologische ontwikkeling van de Voordelta, deelrapport 3. Effekten van huidige en potentiële beleidsscenario's. Dienst Hydrologisch Onderzoek (DIHO)/Rijksuniversiteit Gent: Yerseke. 62 pp., more Craeymeersch, J.A.; Hamerlynck, O.; Hostens, K.; Vanreusel, A.; Vincx, M. (1990). De ekologische ontwikkeling van de Voordelta, deelrapport 4. Voorstellen voor monitoring en verder onderzoek. Dienst Hydrologisch Onderzoek (DIHO)/Rijksuniversiteit Gent: Yerseke. 13 pp., more Craeymeersch, J.A.; Hamerlynck, O.; Hostens, K.; Vanreusel, A.; Vincx, M. (1990). De ekologische ontwikkeling van de Voordelta, deelrapport 2. De autonome ekologische ontwikkeling. Dienst Hydrologisch Onderzoek (DIHO)/Rijksuniversiteit Gent: Yerseke. 76 pp., more Craeymeersch, J.A.; Hamerlynck, O.; Hostens, K.; Vanreusel, A.; Vincx, M. (1990). De ekologische ontwikkeling van de Voordelta, deelrapport 1. De huidige ekologische situatie van de Voordelta. Dienst Hydrologisch Onderzoek (DIHO)/Rijksuniversiteit Gent: Yerseke. 92 pp., more Hamerlynck, O.; Mees, J.; Van de Vyver, P.; Van Landtschoote, E.; Cattrijsse, A.; Hostens, K. (1990). Eindverslag Hyperbenthosonderzoek Voordelta. University of Gent, Zoology Institute, Marine Biology Section: Gent. 101 pp., more
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Poster at the VLIZ Marine Scientist Day 12 February 2016. ILVO: Oostende. 1 poster pp., more Van Hoey, G.; Hostens, K. (2015). Ecosystem status and indicators: a challenging exercise! Poster presented at the VLIZ Young Marine Scientist's Day 20 February 2015. ILVO: Oostende. 1 poster pp., more Breine, N.T.; Vandendriessche, S.; Hostens, K. (2014). Crustacean parasites in the Belgian part of the North Sea: Sacculina carcini on Liocarcinus holsatus and Peltogaster paguri on Pagurus bernhardus. Poster at the VLIZ Young Scientist's Day 7 March 2014. ILVO: Oostende. 1 poster pp., more De Backer, A.; Heusinkveld, J.; Holzhauer, H.; van Dalfsen, J.; Wittoeck, J.; Hostens, K. (2014). Shoreface nourishments in the Wadden Sea (The Netherlands): Coastal defence disastrous for marine life? Poster at the VLIZ Young Scientist's Day 7 March 2014. ILVO: Oostende. 1 poster pp., more Vandendriessche, S.; Hostens, K. (2014). Stel je zeevraag: Kwallen en kwallenplagen: moeten we ons zorgen maken?, in: De Grote Rede 38. De Grote Rede: Nieuws over onze Kust en Zee, 38: pp. 22, more Vandermeersch, G.; Bekaert, K.; Devriese, L.; Bekaert, K.; Vandendriessche, S.; Theetaert, H.; Hostens, K.; Robbens, J. (2014). Occurrence of microplastics in brown shrimp on the Belgian part of the North Sea. Poster at the VLIZ Young Scientist's Day 7 March 2014. ILVO: Oostende. 1 poster pp., more Debusschere, E.; Hillewaert, H.; Vandendriessche, S.; Hostens, K.; Vincx, M.; Botteldooren, D.; Degraer, S. (2013). The impact of pile-driving on seabass eggs and larvae. Poster at the VLIZ Young Scientist's Day 15 February 2013. Ghent University, Marine Biology Research Group/ILVO: Gent. 1 poster pp., more Derweduwen , J.; Hostens, K.; Hillewaert, H.; Van Steenbrugge, L.; Van Tieghem, P.; Wittoeck, J.; T’Jampens, M.; Cattrijsse, A. (2013). Dock harbour walls as biodiversity hotspots [Poster]. ILVO: Oostende. 1 poster pp., more Willems, T.; Hostens, K.; Vincx, M. (2013). By-catch in a tropical shrimp fishery: how effective are TEDs and BRDs in excluding elasmobranchs? Poster at the VLIZ Young Scientist's Day 15 February 2013. ILVO/Marine Biology Section, Ghent University: Oostende, Gent. 1 poster pp., more Debusschere, E.; Norro, A.; Vandendriessche, S.; Hostens, K.; Vincx, M.; Botteldooren, D.; Degraer, S. (2012). The impact of underwater noise on the early life stages of fish. CM Documents - ICES, CM 2012(O:19). International Council for the Exploration of the Sea: Copenhagen. 1 pp., more Hoffman, S.; Vansteenbrugge, L.; Van Ginderdeuren, K.; Binetti, U.; Theetaert, H.; Hostens, K.; Robbens, J. (2012). Risk assessment of non-indigenous marine invaders: a combined approach of morphological and molecular analysis allowed unambiguous identification of the comb jelly Mnemiopsis leidyi in the Belgian Part of the North Sea. Poster presentation. Institute for Agricultural and Fisheries Research (ILVO). Animal Sciences Unit - Fisheries: Oostende. 1 poster pp., more Willems, T.; De Backer, A.; Hostens, K.; Vincx, M. (2012). An ecosystem approach to fisheries: the seabob shrimp in Surinam. Ghent University, Biology Department, Marine Biology Section/ILVO: Oostende. 1 poster pp., more Van Hoey, G.; Hostens, K. (2011). The use of benthic indicators for environmental state assessments. Poster presentation. Institute for Agricultural and Fisheries Research (ILVO). Animal Sciences Unit - Fisheries: Oostende. 1 poster pp., more Houziaux, J.-S.; Kerckhof, F.; Merckx, B.; Vincx, M.; Courtens, W.; Stienen, E.; Van Lancker, V.; Craeymeersch, J.; Van Hoey, G.; Hostens, K.; Degraer, S. (2010). Invasion of the southern bight of the North Sea by Ensis directus: ecological consequences and fishery perspectives. CM Documents - ICES, C.M. 2010(K:22). ICES: Copenhagen. , more Houziaux, J.-S.; Kerckhof, F.; Merckx, B.; Vincx, M.; Courtens, W.; Stienen, E.; Van Lancker, V.; Craeymeersch, J.; Van Hoey, G.; Hostens, K.; Degraer, S. (2010). Invasion of the southern bight of the North Sea by Ensis directus: ecological consequences and fishery perspectives. ILVO/INBO/Mariene Biologie. Universiteit Gent/MUMM/Wageningen UR. IMARES: Belgium. 1 poster pp., more Van Ginderdeuren, K.; Hillewaert, H.; Hostens, K.; Vincx, M. (2010). Zooplankton in the southern North Sea and the link with (semi-)pelagic fish and fisheries. CM Documents - ICES, CM 2010(L:29). International Council for the Exploration of the Sea: Copenhagen. 1 pp., more De Backer, A.; Hostens, K.; Vandendriessche, S.; Van Hoey, G.; Wittoeck, J. (2009). Prospective sand extraction on the Hinderbanken: monitoring strategy for future impact assessment [Poster]. Instituut voor Landbouw- en Visserijonderzoek (ILVO-Visserij): Oostende. 1 poster pp., more Depestele, J.; Courtens, W.; Degraer, S.; Derous, S.; Haelters, J.; Hostens, K.; Moulaert, I.; Polet, H.; Rabaut, M.; Stienen, E.; Vandendriessche, S.; Vincx, M. (2009). An integrated impact assessment of trammel net and beam trawl fisheries - Project Wako [Poster]. Gent University/ILVO/INBO/MUMM: Oostende. 1 poster pp., more Pecceu, E.; Van Hoey, G.; Wittoeck, J.; Hillewaert, H.; Van Ginderdeuren, K.; Derweduwen, J.; De Backer, A.; Vandendriessche, S.; Hostens, K. (2009). Monitoring and assessment of macrobenthos at the Belgian coast for the Water Framework Directive [Poster]. Instituut voor Landbouw- en Visserijonderzoek (ILVO-Visserij): Oostende. 1 poster pp., more Pecceu, E.; Van Hoey, G.; Vanaverbeke, J.; Hostens, K.; Vincx, M. (2009). Monitoring of the macrobenthos on the Belgian Continental Shelf in the framework of the OSPAR eutrophication assessment (EUTROF project) [Poster]. Instituut voor Landbouw- en Visserijonderzoek (ILVO-Visserij): Oostende. 1 poster pp., more Van Ginderdeuren, K.; Hillewaert, H.; Hostens, K.; Vincx, M. (2009). Zooplankton in the southern North Sea and the link with (semi-)pelagic fish and fisheries [Poster]. Instituut voor Landbouw- en Visserijonderzoek (ILVO-Visserij): Oostende. 1 poster pp., more Van Hoey, G.; Hostens, K. (2009). How to measure the impact degree of different anthropogenic pressures? [Poster]. Instituut voor Landbouw- en Visserijonderzoek (ILVO-Visserij): Oostende. 1 poster pp., more Vandendriessche, S.; De Backer, A.; Wittoeck, J.; Hostens, K. (2009). Natural vs. anthropogenically induced variability within communities of demersal fish and epibenthos in the Belgian part of the North Sea: implications for impact monitoring [Poster]. Instituut voor Landbouw- en Visserijonderzoek (ILVO-Visserij): Oostende. 1 poster pp., more Wittoeck, J.; Van Hoey, G.; Hillewaert, H.; De Backer, A.; Derweduwen, J.; Hostens, K. (2009). Effects of the disposal of dredged material on benthic and demersal fauna [Poster]. Instituut voor Landbouw- en Visserijonderzoek (ILVO-Visserij): Oostende. 1 poster pp., more Ysebaert, T.; Meininger, P.L.M.; Hostens, K.; Maes, J.; Meire, P. (2001). Verspreidingspatronen van benthos, vissen en vogels in het Schelde-estuarium. Levende Nat. 102(2): 56-61, more Hostens, K. (1996). Spatial and seasonal patterns in the epibenthos of the Westerschelde. Bull. Soc. r. Sci. Liège 65: 107-110, more Hostens, K. (1996). Spatial and seasonal patterns in the epibenthos of the Westerschelde. Bull. Soc. r. Sci. Liège 65(1-3): 107-110, more Hostens, K. (1996). De rol van het epibenthos in de Nederlandse Delta. Biol. Jb. Dodonaea 63: 31, more
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Debusschere, E. (2016). On the effects of high intensity impulsive sound on young European sea bass Dicentrarchus labrax, with special attention to pile driving during offshore wind farm construction = Over de effecten van intens impulsief geluid op jonge Europese zeebaarsen Dicentrarchus labrax, met extra aandacht voor het heien tijdens de bouw van offshore windmolenparken. PhD Thesis. Ghent University: Gent. ISBN 978-9-4619736-8-9. 200 pp., more Willems, T. (2016). An ecosystem approach to fisheries management: the Atlantic seabob shrimp (Xiphopenaeus kroyeri) in Suriname = Een ecosysteembenadering in visserijbeheer: de Atlantische seabobgarnaal (Xiphopenaeus kroyeri) in Suriname. PhD Thesis. Ghent University: Ghent. ISBN 978-9-4619740-1-3. 310 pp., more Vansteenbrugge, L. (2015). The non-indigenous ctenophore Mnemiopsis leidyi in the Southern North Sea: ecological and socio-economic effects related to its trophic position and the current distribution of gelatinous zooplankton = De niet-inheemse kamkwal Mnemiopsis leidyi in de Zuidelijke Noordzee: ecologische en socio-economische effecten gerelateerd aan de trofische positie van de soort en de huidige verspreiding van gelatineus zoöplankton. PhD Thesis. Ghent University: Ghent. ISBN 978-90-5989-837-0. 287 pp., more Kerkhove, T. (2014). Trophic ecology of the Atlantic seabob shrimp Xiphopenaeus kroyeri in Suriname: combining stomach content and stable isotope analyses. MSc Thesis. Marine Biology, Ghent University: Gent. 26 pp., more Matola, H.D. (2014). Feeding ecology of four pelagic fish species: a case of the Belgian part of the North Sea. MSc Thesis. Universiteit Gent/VUB/Universiteit Antwerpen: Gent, Brussel, Antwerpen. 43 pp., more Van Ginderdeuren, K. (2013). Zooplankton and its role in North Sea food webs: Community structure and selective feeding by pelagic fish in Belgian marine waters = Zooplankton en diens rol in Noordzee voedselwebben: Gemeenschapsstructuur en selectief foerageergedrag door pelagische vissen in Belgische mariene wateren. PhD Thesis. Ghent University: Ghent. xx, 266 pp., more Vanhove, B. (2013). Trophic position of the invasive ctenophore Mnemiopsis leidyi: an experimental approach. MSc Thesis. Oceans & Lakes, Interuniversity Master in Marine and Lacustrine Science and Management: Brussel. 33 + annexes pp., more Van Regenmortel, T. (2012). The spatial and temporal distribution of gelatinous zooplankton in the Belgian part of the North Sea. MSc Thesis. Universiteit Gent, Vakgroep Biologie, Sectie Mariene Biologie/ILVO: Gent. 82 pp., more Prössler, Y. (2010). Feeding ecology of herring Clupea harengus, sprat Sprattus sprattus, mackerel Scomber scombrus and horse mackerel Trachurus trachurus in the Belgian part of the North Sea. MA Thesis. Universiteit Gent: Gent. 31 pp., more
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Buyse, J. (2023). Ecological impacts of offshore wind farms on flatfish with emphasis on plaice Pleuronectes platessa, a species of commercial interest in the southern North Sea. PhD Thesis. Ghent University: Gent. 255 pp. https://hdl.handle.net/1854/LU-01GY7FNGWVPTVXHGXVZEZES2QB, more Paoletti, S. (2019). Age and life-history traits of juveniles Solea solea L. through the reading of daily growth increments. MSc Thesis. Universiteit Antwerpen/Ghent University/Vrije Universiteit Brussel: Antwerpen/Gent/Brussel. 47 pp., more Puturuhu, L. (1994). Density, biomass and feeding consumption of some demersal fish along salinity gradient in the Westerschelde area. MSc Thesis. RUG: Gent. IV, 44 pp., more

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