A5044210685- Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies
- Marine and fisheries research
- Ichthyology and Marine Biology
- Marine animal studies overview
- Fish Ecology and Management Studies
- Microplastics and Plastic Pollution
- Oceanographic and Atmospheric Processes
- Recycling and Waste Management Techniques
James Cook University
2021-2024
ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies
2022-2024
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
2023
Australian Research Council
2023
Abstract Seamounts and remote oceanic islands serve as valuable natural laboratories in which to study patterns processes marine biodiversity. A central hypothesis arising from studies of these systems is the ecological function seamounts stepping-stones for dispersal population connectivity. Evidence this mechanism exists a range taxa, including coral reef fishes, but still lacking many tropical regions. In study, we used remotely operated vehicles baited underwater video survey fish...
Abstract Background Acoustic telemetry has become a fundamental tool to monitor the movement of aquatic species. Advances in technology, particular development batteries with lives > 10 years, have increased our ability track long-term patterns many However, logistics and financial constraints often dictate locations deployment duration acoustic receivers. Consequently, there is compromise between optimal array design affordability. Such can hinder marine animals over large spatial...
Hydrodynamics on coral reefs vary with depth, reef morphology and seascape position. Differences in hydrodynamic regimes strongly influence the structure function of ecosystems. Submerged steep-sided, conical bathymetric features like seamounts experience enhanced water circulation as a result interactions between currents abrupt physical structure. There may also be similar smaller pinnacles regional offshore locations (crests > 10 m), while shallow <10 m) more subject to surface...
Temporal patterns in spawning and juvenile recruitment can have major effects on population size the demographic structure of coral reef fishes. For harvested species, these are crucial determining stock optimizing management strategies such as seasonal closures. commercially important grouper (
Abstract Hydrodynamic processes are important in all marine environments and on coral reefs drive patterns of habitat zonation, community structure, biodiversity. Abrupt geomorphological features like pinnacles seamounts often possess distinct localized currents these habitats also characterized by high abundance biomass fishes. However, differences fish structure between emergent reefs, their key drivers poorly understood. In this study, we compared communities among fringing offshore...
Abstract Seamounts and remote oceanic islands provide valuable natural laboratories in which to study patterns processes marine biodiversity. A central hypothesis arising from studies of these systems is the ecological function seamounts as stepping stones for dispersal population connectivity. Evidence this mechanism exists a range taxa, including coral reef fishes, but still lacking many tropical regions. In study, we used remotely operated vehicles baited underwater video survey fish...