My study utilised qualitative data, through various analysis methods to meet my research aims. I performed multiple literature reviews, the first on the seven MCCIP reports where I synthesis the information into comparison matrices identifying the similarities and differences between the climatic drivers, human impacts and marine management policies in each region. The second a critical literature review of relevant academic papers for marine management in the UK and UKOTs, identified through a key word search. Qualitative data from these papers was then subject to a systematic review to highlight information on climatic drivers, human threats, impacts, management issues and management solutions. I produced a heatmap to visually demonstrate the similarities and differences between each topic for each region. Additionally, I conducted a RVA to assess the impacts of climate change and human activities specifically on marine environments in Gibraltar, providing new data on Gibraltar’s marine environments. During the project I have learnt how to critically read academic papers and synthesis relevant material into an easily understandable format such as the MCCIP matrices and heatmaps, so these could be utilised by decision makers. I have also learnt how to conduct a RVA for marine habitats using information on Gibraltar mostly from DESCCH reports and my own knowledge of the environment.