
PUBLICATIONS

Scientific reports
Drylie TP, Vopel K (2019) Benthic–pelagic coupling in the Firth of Thames: Nitrogen and oxygen fluxes. AUT Client Report WRC20197, prepared for Waikato Regional Council, New Zealand, pp 57
Vopel K, Gritcan I, Laverock B (2017) Ecological effects of the Mangere Wastewater Treatment Plant: directions for Manukau Harbour monitoring. AUTEL Client Report WSL 20179, prepared for Watercare Service Ltd., Auckland, New Zealand
Vopel K, Pook C, Price C (2016) Ecological characterisation of the Mangere Wastewater Treatment Plant waterway. AUTEL Client Report WSL 20168, prepared for Watercare Service Ltd., Auckland, New Zealand
Vopel K (2014) Statement of Summary Evidence of Dr Kay Vopel on behalf of Trans-Tasman Resources Ltd. Before the EPA Trans-Tasman Resources Ltd Ironsand Extraction Project. 29 March 2014, Upated Summary Statement of Evidence, pp 7
Vopel K (2014) Statement of Evidence in Chief of Dr Kay C. Vopel on behalf of Trans-Tasman Resources Ltd. Before the EPA Trans-Tasman Resources Ltd Ironsand Extraction Project. 13 February 2014, Statement of Evidence, pp 28
Vopel K, Hohaia A, Pook C, Robertson J (2013) Benthic disturbance–recovery dynamics in a changing coastal ocean: imaging the effects of terrestrial sediment deposits on intertidal sandflat pH and O2 with VisiSens technology. Application Note, PreSens Precision Sensing GmbH
Vopel K, Robertson J, Wilson PS (2013) Iron sand extraction in South Taranaki Bight: effects on trace metal contents of sediment and seawater. AUT Client Report TTRL20138, prepared for Trans-Tasman Resources Ltd, New Zealand
Dodd S, Vopel K (2010) Proposal for monitoring the Te Whanganui-a-Hei Marine Reserve. AUT Client Report DOC20108, prepared for The Department of Conservation Waikato Conservancy, New Zealand
Vopel K, Røy H (2009) Pulsed boundary layer flow versus tide-driven deep pore-water flow—What drives sulfide vents in oceanic mangrove peat habitats? In: Ruetzler, K, Carpenter, M., Piantoni, C., CCRE Report 2009, Caribbean Coral Reef Ecosystems, National Museum of Natural History, Caribbean Coral Reef Ecosystem Program, Washington, D. C. 20013-7012, December, 2009
Vopel K, Budd, Hart C (2007) Progress report: Firth of Thames sediment profile imagery—Baseline. NIWA Client Report: HAM2007–081
Vopel K, Giles H, Budd R, Hart C (2007) Wilson Bay sediment profile imaging: 2. Pilot study. NIWA Client Report: HAM2007–080
Wilson J, Zeldis J, Vopel K (2007) Environmental monitoring programme for Area A, in the Wilsom Bay Marine FArming Zone. NIWA Client Report: HAM2007-174
Vopel K, Chiaroni L (2006) Wilsons Bay marine farm benthic monitoring annual report for 2005. NIWA Client Report: HAM2006–049
Vopel K, Hewitt J (2005) Benthic draft LAC 2001–2003. NIWA Client Report: HAM2005–022
Vopel K, Funnell G (2006) Wilsons Bay Sediment Imaging: 1. Instrument test. NIWA Client Report: HAM2006–004
Vopel K, Broekhuizen N (2005) Summary of the design characteristics of the Wilsons Bay Group A Consortium Monitoring. NIWA Client Report: HAM2005–063
Soltwedel T, Quéric N, Vopel K (2002) Effects of micro-scale environmental heterogeneity on small sediment-inhabiting organisms. Berichte zur Polar- und Meeresforschung 422: 11–20
Soltwedel T, Quéric N, Vopel K (2002). Effects of micro-scale environmental heterogeneity on small sediment-inhabiting organisms. Berichte zur Polar- und Meeresforschung 422: 11–20
Vopel K, Soltwedel T (1999) Small-scale heterogeneity and diversity of meiofauna at the deep seafloor. Berichte zur Polar- und Meeresforschung 339: 9–11
Bluhm H, Klages M, Soltwedel T, Vopel K (1999). Advantages of a deep-diving ROV over traditional sampling methods for deep-sea research and recommendations for future work. Berichte zur Polar- und Meeresforschung 339: 14–15
Popular articles
Vopel K, Laverock B, Jarvis R, Wilson P (2019) Seafloor microbes drive ecosystem functions in the Firth of Thames. Coastal News 68:10–11
Laverock B, Vopel K, Pilditch C, Cary C (2018) New Zealand's coastal ocean acidification: Effects on ecosystem processes and tipping points. Coastal News 67:11–13
Wilson P, Vopel K (2013) Marine footprints. Coastal News 53: 10
Hohaia A, Vopel K (2012) One species' poison is another species's meat. Coastal News 50: 7–8
Wilson P, Vopel K (2011) Monitoring organic enrichment of coastal sediment. Coastal News 46: 14–15
Guggenheim C, Hohaia A, Vopel K (2011) Measuring suspended sediment in coastal waters. Coastal News 48: 3–4
Giles H, Vopel K (2008) Research towards sustainable aquaculture. Water & Atmosphere 16: 22–23
Vopel K, Giles H, Zeldis J (2007) Colourful seafloor. Water & Atmosphere 15: 22–23
Vopel K (2006) NIWA News: Going under ice to measure microbial mats. Water & Atmosphere 14: 8.
Vopel K, Funnell G (2005) Breathing sediments: microbes, waves, and hidden animal pumps. Water & Atmosphere 13: 16–17
Vopel K (2005) Not just a crab hole. Water & Atmosphere 13: 18–19
Matheson F, Wells R, Vopel K (2005) Horrible Hornwort threatens South Island Lakes. Water & Atmosphere 13: 10–11