Cresswell, Ben (2024) The spatial determinants of predatory fishes on pinnacle and seamount coral reefs. PhD thesis, James Cook University.

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Abstract

Ben Cresswell investigated the spatial characteristics of predatory fishes on isolated seamount and pinnacle coral reefs. These understudied structures supported diverse and abundant predator assemblages, with different ecological paradigms to other reefs. Predators on these systems may be vulnerable to ocean warming but also possess the potential to adapt.

Item ID:	85144
Item Type:	Thesis (PhD)
Keywords:	Coral reefs, coral reef fishes, pinnacles, seamounts, biodiversity, predators
Related URLs:	https://researchonline.jcu.edu.au/80429/
Copyright Information:	Copyright © 2024 Ben Cresswell
Additional Information:	One publication arising from this thesis is stored in ResearchOnline@JCU, at the time of processing. Please see the Related URLs. The publication is: [Chapter 2] Cresswell, B.J., Galbraith, G.F., Harrison, H.B., McCormick, M.I., and Jones, G.P, (2023) Coral reef pinnacles act as ecological magnets for the abundance, diversity and biomass of predatory fishes. Marine Ecology Progress Series, 717. pp. 143-156.
Date Deposited:	17 Apr 2025 04:15
FoR Codes:	31 BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES > 3103 Ecology > 310305 Marine and estuarine ecology (incl. marine ichthyology) @ 50% 31 BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES > 3103 Ecology > 310302 Community ecology (excl. invasive species ecology) @ 50%
SEO Codes:	18 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT > 1805 Marine systems and management > 180504 Marine biodiversity @ 100%
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