The Urban Harbors Institute of the University of Massachusetts Boston

Dan Hellin is a coastal management and marine ecology specialist who joined the Urban Harbors Institute in 2001. He has a Master's degree in Coastal Management and a Bachelor's degree in Zoology.

Dan has extensive experience addressing issues ranging water quality and coastal resource protection, to harbor management, port planning and integrated coastal management. Dan has conducted research on the impact of tourism and coastal development on coral reefs in Malaysia and undertaken numerous environmental impact assessments and ecological studies in Bermuda and the US. Such work has addressed recreational pelagic fishing, the ecological effects of sewage on coral reefs, the effects of thermal effluent on seagrass beds, and the recovery of reefs after ship grounding events. Dan has been involved in the development of courses on "Integrated Coastal Management", "Oceanography and Marine Sciences" and the "Building of Training Capacity".

Since joining the Institute, he has been involved in a number of boating, harbor planning, coastal management, GIS and natural resource inventory projects. Representative projects include:

Outer Continental Shelf Renewable Energy Space Use Conflicts and Potential Mitigation Measures
On behalf of the US Department of the Interior's Minerals Management Service and in collaboration with; Industrial Economics, Incorporated; MIT Sea Grant; Oregon State Sea Grant; California Sea Grant; Oregon State University; and Research Planning, Inc., UHI identified Outer Continental Shelf Renewable Energy Space Use Conflicts and Potential Mitigation Measures.

Identifying Indicators to Assess the Effectiveness of the Massachusetts Ocean Plan
On behalf of the Massachusetts Ocean Partnership, UHI assisted the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs develop a suite of indicators to assess the effectiveness of the Massachusetts Ocean Plan.

Development of Planning Framework Options for Integrated Multi-use Management in Massachusetts
UHI, together with experts from several institutions and organizations including the University of Massachusetts Boston, Boston University, the University of Rhode Island, the Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies, WHOI's Marine Policy Center, Good Harbor Consulting, and MRAG Americas researched and developed a set of planning framework options that the Commonwealth used as it moved forward with implementing a Massachusetts Ocean Management Plan.

Green Harbor Mooring Plan
UHI worked with harbormaster of Marshfield, MA to develop a mooring plan for Green Harbor.

Green Pond Management Plan
In collaboration with Senior Associate Steve Bliven, UHI worked with the Town of Falmouth's Coastal Ponds Management Committee to develop a harbor management plan for Green Pond.

Boston Harbor No Discharge Area Application
UHI assisted the City of Boston, the City of Quincy, the Charles River Watershed Association and the towns and cities around Boston Harbor to develop a No Discharge Area application for all the waters of the harbor.

New Bedford / Fairhaven Harbor Plan Update
In collaboration with Fort Point Associates, Apex Companies and FXM Associates, UHI assisted the City of New Bedford and the Town of Fairhaven update their harbor management plan.

Florida Boating Access Facilities Inventory and Economic Study
UHI was contracted to assist the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission with a comprehensive statewide inventory of recreational boating access facilities, develop economic models to forecast future boater demand and document the economic impact of recreational boating for the State of Florida, as well as prepare a model for site suitability analyses of future boating facilities.

Massachusetts Marine Trades Workforce Needs Assessment
UHI was contracted to conduct a survey of the marine industries and businesses in the South Coastal Region of Massachusetts to better understand the current status of the industry and to determine the future needs of those involved in marine trades within Massachusetts.

Incorporating Benthic-Pelagic Linkages into Marine Protected Area Design
UHI was contracted to assist NOAA's National Marine Protected Areas Center Science Institute in evaluating scientific issues relating to the design of MPAs. Specifically addressing to what degree benthic habitats and communities in various US marine ecosystems are linked ecologically with pelagic and other fish species swimming above them and how these linkages inform the design of restrictions on extractive uses in MPAs.

2004 Gloucester Harbor Plan Update and Development of a Master Plan for the Designated Port Area
UHI was contracted to work with officials and stakeholders from the City of Gloucester MA, to update and revise the 1999 Gloucester Harbor Plan and to develop an expanded Master Plan for the City's Designated Port Area.

Nantucket and Madaket Harbors Management Plan
Town of Nantucket contracted with UHI to update the Harbor Management Plans for Nantucket and Madaket Harbors. UHI staff collaborated with John Duff (Assistant Professor with EEOS), Sarah Oktay (Managing Director of UMB's Nantucket Field Station), and Chris Sweeney (Director of the Division of Marine Operations), Steve Bliven (UHI Senior Associate) and Rich Delaney (Executive Vice President, Horsley & Witten Group).

City of Bridgeport Harbor Management Plan
In collaboration with Apex Environmental, Inc., UHI worked with the City of Bridgeport's Harbor Commission to develop a Harbor Management Plan.

Town of Salisbury Harbor Plan - Phase I
UHI worked with the Town of Salisbury's Harbor Commission to develop the initial phase of a Harbor Management Plan.

Boston Harbor Watershed Action Plan
In partnership with a number of watershed associations, UHI prepared a watershed action plan for the Neponset River, Fore River, Back River, and Weir River watersheds. The action plan included an assessment on the state of knowledge of environmental conditions and natural resources within the watershed. A comprehensive GIS was developed as part of the product for this project.

Emerging Technologies and Operational Arrangements in the International Container Trade
Research focused on the emerging technologies and operational arrangements of the international container trade, with particular reference to East-Coast Australia and how these might influence a proposed expansion of the Port Botany Container Terminal in Australia.

South Shore Regional Pumpout Evaluation
UHI studied the effectiveness of recreational boat sewage pumpout services in the South Shore communities of Massachusetts. A survey was sent to 5,100 boat owners in the region and the results will were analyzed to determine the frequency of pumpout use and the level of boater awareness with respect to pumpout locations, operation, and the environmental impacts of vessel sewage.

Determining the Design and Location for a Commercial Pumpout Facility in the City of Boston
Research focused on the design and operations of sewage pumpout facilities to determine the most suitable location for the establishment of a commercial facility to service vessels operating within the waters of the City of Boston.

An Evaluation of New Jersey's Coastal Management Plan
A study to evaluate, update and amend New Jersey's federally-approved Coastal Management Program.

Boston Harbor Boat Pollution Reduction Strategy
A survey of marina operators, recreational and commercial boaters, and enforcement personnel in the City of Boston to assess local vessel sewage pumpout facilities.

Site Assessment & Overview of Potential Development of the Nantucket Field Station
An assessment of the University of Massachusetts Boston's Nantucket Field Station and development of an overview for the possible redevelopment and expansion of the facilities incorporating green design.

Predevelopment of Renewables in the Boston Harbor Islands National Park Area
An investigation into the feasibility of installing a mix of solar, wind, wave, and tidal power generating facilities at sites on four of the Boston Harbor Islands.

Master Plan for the Marine Industries Association of South Florida
Development of a comprehensive plan for retaining and expanding the marine industry in Broward County, Florida.

Additionally, Dan is the Institute's webmaster and has also developed sites for the University of Massachusetts' Education for Sustainability Initiative and UMass Boston's Environmental Citizenship Academy.

EDUCATION

MSc in Tropical Coastal Management, University of Newcastle, England. Awarded with distinction.
BA in Zoology, Oxford University, England. Awarded with honors.

PUBLICATIONS

Books & Peer-Reviewed Papers

Smith SR, Webster G, de Putron S, Murdoch T, McKenna SA, Hellin DC, Grayston LM and Stanley AM (2002). Coral Population Dynamics on Bermuda's Reefs: A Key to Understanding Reef Development and Persistence at High Latitude. Proceedings of the International Society for Reef Studies (ISRS) European Meeting. Cambridge University, Cambridge, UK.

Smith SR, Webster G, Grayston LM, Stanley AM and Hellin DC (2000). Dynamics of Juvenile Coral Populations in the No-Take Zones of the Florida Keys. Proceedings of the 9th International Coral Reef Symposium, Bali, Indonesia.

Burbridge PR and Hellin DC (2000). Rehabilitation of Coastal Wetland Forests Degraded through their Conversion to Shrimp Farms. Sustainability of Wetlands and Water Resources Conference, University of Mississippi, Mississippi, USA.

Smith SR, Hellin DC, McKenna SA and Grayston LM (1999). Coral Recruitment in the Upper Florida Keys: How Much Variation in Time and Space? International Conference on Scientific Aspects of Coral Reef Assessment, Monitoring and Restoration. Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Smith SR, Hellin DC and McKenna SA (1998). Environment Bermuda. Marine Environmental Impact Studies on the Thermal Effluent Released from the Tynes Bay Incinerator and Ash Waste Disposal in Castle Harbour. Bermuda Biological Station for Research Special Publication No. 35. 210 pp. ISBN 0-917642-33-3.

Reports & Other Papers

Wiggin J, Hellin D, Uiterwyk K, Bordner D, Kubilis P, Mahoney E, Stynes D, Thomas M, Lupi F, Kaplowitz M, Cui Y, Herbowicz T, Stock T, Alpert L and Mathews M. (2009). Florida Boating Access Facilities Inventory and Economic Study including a Pilot Study for Lee County. Prepared for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Wiggin J, Uiterwyk K, Bliven S, Hellin D, Duff J, Courtney F, Delaney R, Hughes P, Morin Dalton T, Moura S, Nappoli N and Starbuck K. (2009). Compatibility Determination: Considerations for Siting Coastal and Ocean Uses. Prepared for the Massachusetts Ocean Partnership.

Wiggin J, Uiterwyk K, Bliven S, Hellin D, Duff J, Terkla D, Bowen B, Rosenberg A, Harrington J, Swasey J, Ludicello S, O'Boyle R, Hoagland P, Kite-Powell H, Jin D, Courtney F, Delaney R, Hughes P, Morin Dalton T, Orenstein S, Ehler C, Douvere F, Kaufman L, McCaffrey C, Moura S, Nappoli N and Starbuck K. (2009). Planning Framework Options for the Massachusetts Ocean Plan. Prepared for the Massachusetts Ocean Partnership.

Hellin DC, Uiterwyk KE, Walton S, Morrissey P and Wood J (2008). An Application for a State Designated, Federally Approved, No Discharge Area for Boston Harbor. Prepared in partnership with the City of Boston's Environment Department, the City of Quincy's Harbormaster and the Charles River Watershed Association on behalf of the cities and towns surrounding Boston Harbor.

Wiggin JJ and Hellin DC (2007). Town of Salisbury Harbor Plan - Phase 1. Prepared for the Harbor Commission, Town of Salisbury MA.

Wiggin JJ, Hellin DC and Mallek KE (2007). Revised Nantucket & Madaket Harbors Action Plan. Prepared for the Town of Nantucket MA.

Bowen L, Georgianna D, Hellin D, Loveland R, Proshina S, Terkla DG, and Wiggin J (2006). An Assessment of the Coastal and Marine Economies of Massachusetts. Prepared for the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management.

Wiggin JJ, Hellin DC and Lefebvre CM (2006). City of Gloucester Harbor Plan and Designated Port Area Master Plan. Prepared for the City of Gloucester MA.

Hellin DC, Benoit J, Ebersole J and Byron C (2006). An Investigation of Benthic-Pelagic Linkages in Marine Protected Area Design: Workshop Results. Prepared for NOAA's Marine Protected Areas Science Center.\

Hellin DC (2005). Massachusetts Marine Trades Workforce Assessment. Prepared with funding from the Massachusetts Office of Workforce Development.

Hellin DC, Lefebvre CM, Portman M and Woods S (2004). South Shore Vessel Pumpout Evaluation and Outreach Plan. Prepared for the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management with the North and South Rivers Watershed Association.

Benoit J, Lefebvre CM, Hellin DC and Maund R (2004). State Coastal Observations and Monitoring Needs: Results of a Survey to Assess Coastal Management Needs. Prepared for the Coastal States Organization and the SEACOOS Outreach and Education Workgroup.

Benoit J, Lefebvre CM, Hellin DC and Maund R (2004). Improving Links between Science and Coastal Management: Results of a Survey to Assess Science and Technology Needs. Prepared for the Coastal States Organization.

Wiggin JJ, Hellin DC and Lefebvre CM (2004). Emerging Technologies and Operational Arrangements and how these relate to the future of International Container Trade - with particular reference to East-Coast Australia. A report prepared on behalf of the Urban Harbors Institute. Prepared for the Southern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils.

Hellin DC and Lefebvre CM (2003). An Assessment to Determine the Most Suitable Location and Design for the Development of a City-run, Boat Sewage Pumpout Facility to Service Commercial and Recreational Vessels that Utilize the Waters within the Jurisdiction of the City of Boston. Prepared for the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Mangement on behalf of the City of Boston Environment Department.

Hellin DC and Wiggin JJ (2003). The Public Trust Doctrine and Public Access in New Jersey. Prepared on behalf of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.

Lefebvre CM, Hellin DC and Crawford C (2003). Gulf River Estuary - Natural Resources Inventory. Prepared for the Gulf Association, North Scituate, MA.

Lefebvre CM, Riley C, Hellin DC and Wiggin JJ (2002). Weir River Area of Critical Environmental Concern - Natural Resources Inventory. Funded by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Environmental Affairs and the Department of Environmental Management.

Hellin DC (2001). A Preliminary Survey of the Sewage Pumpout Facilities in the No Discharge Areas of Massachusetts. A report prepared on behalf of the Urban Harbors Institute.

US National Marine Fisheries Service / NOAA (2001). Contributor to the Bermuda chapter of the World Swordfish Fisheries Report.

Hellin DC (1999). An Assessment of Recreational Pelagic Fishing in Bermuda. MSc Dissertation. University of Newcastle, England. 93 pp.

Smith, SR, Hellin DC, and McKenna SA (1998). Patterns of Juvenile Coral Abundance, Mortality, and Recruitment at the MV WELLWOOD and MV ELPIS Grounding Sites and their Comparison to Undisturbed Reefs in the Florida Keys. Final Report to NOAA Sanctuaries and Reserves Division and the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.

Aronson RB, Smith SR, Hanisak MD, Ebersole JP, Swanson D, Hellin DC, McKenna SA and Overdorf LS (1998). Disturbance and Recovery from Ship Groundings in the Florida Keys. Draft Report for the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. 23 pp.

SCUBA CERTIFICATIONS

Dan is a BSAC Dive Leader and a NOAA-certified Working Diver, Saturation Diver and NITROX Diver with extensive experience in the US, Bermuda, the UK, Honduras, the Cayman Islands, Malaysia, Israel, Malta and Sri Lanka.




Dan Hellin is a coastal management and marine ecology specialist who joined the Urban Harbors Institute in 2001. He has a Master's degree in Coastal Management and a Bachelor's degree in Zoology. Dan has extensive experience addressing issues ranging water quality and coastal resource protection, to harbor management, port planning and integrated coastal management. Dan has conducted research on the impact of tourism and coastal development on coral reefs in Malaysia and undertaken numerous environmental impact assessments and ecological studies in Bermuda and the US. Such work has addressed recreational pelagic fishing, the ecological effects of sewage on coral reefs, the effects of thermal effluent on seagrass beds, and the recovery of reefs after ship grounding events. Dan has been involved in the development of courses on "Integrated Coastal Management", "Oceanography and Marine Sciences" and the "Building of Training Capacity". Since joining the Institute, he has been involved in a number of boating, harbor planning, coastal management, GIS and natural resource inventory projects. Representative projects include: Outer Continental Shelf Renewable Energy Space Use Conflicts and Potential Mitigation Measures On behalf of the US Department of the Interior's Minerals Management Service and in collaboration with; Industrial Economics, Incorporated; MIT Sea Grant; Oregon State Sea Grant; California Sea Grant; Oregon State University; and Research Planning, Inc., UHI identified Outer Continental Shelf Renewable Energy Space Use Conflicts and Potential Mitigation Measures. Identifying Indicators to Assess the Effectiveness of the Massachusetts Ocean Plan On behalf of the Massachusetts Ocean Partnership, UHI assisted the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs develop a suite of indicators to assess the effectiveness of the Massachusetts Ocean Plan. Development of Planning Framework Options for Integrated Multi-use Management in Massachusetts UHI, together with experts from several institutions and organizations including the University of Massachusetts Boston, Boston University, the University of Rhode Island, the Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies, WHOI's Marine Policy Center, Good Harbor Consulting, and MRAG Americas researched and developed a set of planning framework options that the Commonwealth used as it moved forward with implementing a Massachusetts Ocean Management Plan. Green Harbor Mooring Plan UHI worked with harbormaster of Marshfield, MA to develop a mooring plan for Green Harbor. Green Pond Management Plan In collaboration with Senior Associate Steve Bliven, UHI worked with the Town of Falmouth's Coastal Ponds Management Committee to develop a harbor management plan for Green Pond. Boston Harbor No Discharge Area Application UHI assisted the City of Boston, the City of Quincy, the Charles River Watershed Association and the towns and cities around Boston Harbor to develop a No Discharge Area application for all the waters of the harbor. New Bedford / Fairhaven Harbor Plan Update In collaboration with Fort Point Associates, Apex Companies and FXM Associates, UHI assisted the City of New Bedford and the Town of Fairhaven update their harbor management plan. Florida Boating Access Facilities Inventory and Economic Study UHI was contracted to assist the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission with a comprehensive statewide inventory of recreational boating access facilities, develop economic models to forecast future boater demand and document the economic impact of recreational boating for the State of Florida, as well as prepare a model for site suitability analyses of future boating facilities. Massachusetts Marine Trades Workforce Needs Assessment UHI was contracted to conduct a survey of the marine industries and businesses in the South Coastal Region of Massachusetts to better understand the current status of the industry and to determine the future needs of those involved in marine trades within Massachusetts. Incorporating Benthic-Pelagic Linkages into Marine Protected Area Design UHI was contracted to assist NOAA's National Marine Protected Areas Center Science Institute in evaluating scientific issues relating to the design of MPAs. Specifically addressing to what degree benthic habitats and communities in various US marine ecosystems are linked ecologically with pelagic and other fish species swimming above them and how these linkages inform the design of restrictions on extractive uses in MPAs. 2004 Gloucester Harbor Plan Update and Development of a Master Plan for the Designated Port Area UHI was contracted to work with officials and stakeholders from the City of Gloucester MA, to update and revise the 1999 Gloucester Harbor Plan and to develop an expanded Master Plan for the City's Designated Port Area. Nantucket and Madaket Harbors Management Plan Town of Nantucket contracted with UHI to update the Harbor Management Plans for Nantucket and Madaket Harbors. UHI staff collaborated with John Duff (Assistant Professor with EEOS), Sarah Oktay (Managing Director of UMB's Nantucket Field Station), and Chris Sweeney (Director of the Division of Marine Operations), Steve Bliven (UHI Senior Associate) and Rich Delaney (Executive Vice President, Horsley & Witten Group). City of Bridgeport Harbor Management Plan In collaboration with Apex Environmental, Inc., UHI worked with the City of Bridgeport's Harbor Commission to develop a Harbor Management Plan. Town of Salisbury Harbor Plan - Phase I UHI worked with the Town of Salisbury's Harbor Commission to develop the initial phase of a Harbor Management Plan. Boston Harbor Watershed Action Plan In partnership with a number of watershed associations, UHI prepared a watershed action plan for the Neponset River, Fore River, Back River, and Weir River watersheds. The action plan included an assessment on the state of knowledge of environmental conditions and natural resources within the watershed. A comprehensive GIS was developed as part of the product for this project. Emerging Technologies and Operational Arrangements in the International Container Trade Research focused on the emerging technologies and operational arrangements of the international container trade, with particular reference to East-Coast Australia and how these might influence a proposed expansion of the Port Botany Container Terminal in Australia. South Shore Regional Pumpout Evaluation UHI studied the effectiveness of recreational boat sewage pumpout services in the South Shore communities of Massachusetts. A survey was sent to 5,100 boat owners in the region and the results will were analyzed to determine the frequency of pumpout use and the level of boater awareness with respect to pumpout locations, operation, and the environmental impacts of vessel sewage. Determining the Design and Location for a Commercial Pumpout Facility in the City of Boston Research focused on the design and operations of sewage pumpout facilities to determine the most suitable location for the establishment of a commercial facility to service vessels operating within the waters of the City of Boston. An Evaluation of New Jersey's Coastal Management Plan A study to evaluate, update and amend New Jersey's federally-approved Coastal Management Program. Boston Harbor Boat Pollution Reduction Strategy A survey of marina operators, recreational and commercial boaters, and enforcement personnel in the City of Boston to assess local vessel sewage pumpout facilities. Site Assessment & Overview of Potential Development of the Nantucket Field Station An assessment of the University of Massachusetts Boston's Nantucket Field Station and development of an overview for the possible redevelopment and expansion of the facilities incorporating green design. Predevelopment of Renewables in the Boston Harbor Islands National Park Area An investigation into the feasibility of installing a mix of solar, wind, wave, and tidal power generating facilities at sites on four of the Boston Harbor Islands. Master Plan for the Marine Industries Association of South Florida Development of a comprehensive plan for retaining and expanding the marine industry in Broward County, Florida. Additionally, Dan is the Institute's webmaster and has also developed sites for the University of Massachusetts' Education for Sustainability Initiative and UMass Boston's Environmental Citizenship Academy. EDUCATION MSc in Tropical Coastal Management, University of Newcastle, England. Awarded with distinction. BA in Zoology, Oxford University, England. Awarded with honors. PUBLICATIONS *Books & Peer-Reviewed Papers* Smith SR, Webster G, de Putron S, Murdoch T, McKenna SA, Hellin DC, Grayston LM and Stanley AM (2002). Coral Population Dynamics on Bermuda's Reefs: A Key to Understanding Reef Development and Persistence at High Latitude. Proceedings of the International Society for Reef Studies (ISRS) European Meeting. Cambridge University, Cambridge, UK. Smith SR, Webster G, Grayston LM, Stanley AM and Hellin DC (2000). Dynamics of Juvenile Coral Populations in the No-Take Zones of the Florida Keys. Proceedings of the 9th International Coral Reef Symposium, Bali, Indonesia. Burbridge PR and Hellin DC (2000). Rehabilitation of Coastal Wetland Forests Degraded through their Conversion to Shrimp Farms. Sustainability of Wetlands and Water Resources Conference, University of Mississippi, Mississippi, USA. Smith SR, Hellin DC, McKenna SA and Grayston LM (1999). Coral Recruitment in the Upper Florida Keys: How Much Variation in Time and Space? International Conference on Scientific Aspects of Coral Reef Assessment, Monitoring and Restoration. Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Smith SR, Hellin DC and McKenna SA (1998). Environment Bermuda. Marine Environmental Impact Studies on the Thermal Effluent Released from the Tynes Bay Incinerator and Ash Waste Disposal in Castle Harbour. Bermuda Biological Station for Research Special Publication No. 35. 210 pp. ISBN 0-917642-33-3. *Reports & Other Papers* Wiggin J, Hellin D, Uiterwyk K, Bordner D, Kubilis P, Mahoney E, Stynes D, Thomas M, Lupi F, Kaplowitz M, Cui Y, Herbowicz T, Stock T, Alpert L and Mathews M. (2009). Florida Boating Access Facilities Inventory and Economic Study including a Pilot Study for Lee County. Prepared for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Wiggin J, Uiterwyk K, Bliven S, Hellin D, Duff J, Courtney F, Delaney R, Hughes P, Morin Dalton T, Moura S, Nappoli N and Starbuck K. (2009). Compatibility Determination: Considerations for Siting Coastal and Ocean Uses. Prepared for the Massachusetts Ocean Partnership. Wiggin J, Uiterwyk K, Bliven S, Hellin D, Duff J, Terkla D, Bowen B, Rosenberg A, Harrington J, Swasey J, Ludicello S, O'Boyle R, Hoagland P, Kite-Powell H, Jin D, Courtney F, Delaney R, Hughes P, Morin Dalton T, Orenstein S, Ehler C, Douvere F, Kaufman L, McCaffrey C, Moura S, Nappoli N and Starbuck K. (2009). Planning Framework Options for the Massachusetts Ocean Plan. Prepared for the Massachusetts Ocean Partnership. Hellin DC, Uiterwyk KE, Walton S, Morrissey P and Wood J (2008). An Application for a State Designated, Federally Approved, No Discharge Area for Boston Harbor. Prepared in partnership with the City of Boston's Environment Department, the City of Quincy's Harbormaster and the Charles River Watershed Association on behalf of the cities and towns surrounding Boston Harbor. Wiggin JJ and Hellin DC (2007). Town of Salisbury Harbor Plan - Phase 1. Prepared for the Harbor Commission, Town of Salisbury MA. Wiggin JJ, Hellin DC and Mallek KE (2007). Revised Nantucket & Madaket Harbors Action Plan. Prepared for the Town of Nantucket MA. Bowen L, Georgianna D, Hellin D, Loveland R, Proshina S, Terkla DG, and Wiggin J (2006). An Assessment of the Coastal and Marine Economies of Massachusetts. Prepared for the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management. Wiggin JJ, Hellin DC and Lefebvre CM (2006). City of Gloucester Harbor Plan and Designated Port Area Master Plan. Prepared for the City of Gloucester MA. Hellin DC, Benoit J, Ebersole J and Byron C (2006). An Investigation of Benthic-Pelagic Linkages in Marine Protected Area Design: Workshop Results. Prepared for NOAA's Marine Protected Areas Science Center.\ Hellin DC (2005). Massachusetts Marine Trades Workforce Assessment. Prepared with funding from the Massachusetts Office of Workforce Development. Hellin DC, Lefebvre CM, Portman M and Woods S (2004). South Shore Vessel Pumpout Evaluation and Outreach Plan. Prepared for the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management with the North and South Rivers Watershed Association. Benoit J, Lefebvre CM, Hellin DC and Maund R (2004). State Coastal Observations and Monitoring Needs: Results of a Survey to Assess Coastal Management Needs. Prepared for the Coastal States Organization and the SEACOOS Outreach and Education Workgroup. Benoit J, Lefebvre CM, Hellin DC and Maund R (2004). Improving Links between Science and Coastal Management: Results of a Survey to Assess Science and Technology Needs. Prepared for the Coastal States Organization. Wiggin JJ, Hellin DC and Lefebvre CM (2004). Emerging Technologies and Operational Arrangements and how these relate to the future of International Container Trade - with particular reference to East-Coast Australia. A report prepared on behalf of the Urban Harbors Institute. Prepared for the Southern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils. Hellin DC and Lefebvre CM (2003). An Assessment to Determine the Most Suitable Location and Design for the Development of a City-run, Boat Sewage Pumpout Facility to Service Commercial and Recreational Vessels that Utilize the Waters within the Jurisdiction of the City of Boston. Prepared for the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Mangement on behalf of the City of Boston Environment Department. Hellin DC and Wiggin JJ (2003). The Public Trust Doctrine and Public Access in New Jersey. Prepared on behalf of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Lefebvre CM, Hellin DC and Crawford C (2003). Gulf River Estuary - Natural Resources Inventory. Prepared for the Gulf Association, North Scituate, MA. Lefebvre CM, Riley C, Hellin DC and Wiggin JJ (2002). Weir River Area of Critical Environmental Concern - Natural Resources Inventory. Funded by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Environmental Affairs and the Department of Environmental Management. Hellin DC (2001). A Preliminary Survey of the Sewage Pumpout Facilities in the No Discharge Areas of Massachusetts. A report prepared on behalf of the Urban Harbors Institute. US National Marine Fisheries Service / NOAA (2001). Contributor to the Bermuda chapter of the World Swordfish Fisheries Report. Hellin DC (1999). An Assessment of Recreational Pelagic Fishing in Bermuda. MSc Dissertation. University of Newcastle, England. 93 pp. Smith, SR, Hellin DC, and McKenna SA (1998). Patterns of Juvenile Coral Abundance, Mortality, and Recruitment at the MV WELLWOOD and MV ELPIS Grounding Sites and their Comparison to Undisturbed Reefs in the Florida Keys. Final Report to NOAA Sanctuaries and Reserves Division and the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Aronson RB, Smith SR, Hanisak MD, Ebersole JP, Swanson D, Hellin DC, McKenna SA and Overdorf LS (1998). Disturbance and Recovery from Ship Groundings in the Florida Keys. Draft Report for the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. 23 pp. SCUBA CERTIFICATIONS Dan is a BSAC Dive Leader and a NOAA-certified Working Diver, Saturation Diver and NITROX Diver with extensive experience in the US, Bermuda, the UK, Honduras, the Cayman Islands, Malaysia, Israel, Malta and Sri Lanka.

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