Cross-shelf Variation in the Structure and Function of Coral Reef Assemblages

Dear Colleagues,

One of the most prevalent and striking gradients in the abundance of reef organisms and structure of reef assemblages occurs with increasing distance from the shore. In Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, for example, there are marked differences in environemntal conditions, the abundance and composition of key habitat-forming organisms, habitat structure, and abundance of functionally important taxa in inshore versus offshore reefs. The purpose of this Special Issue is to explore the generality of cross-shelf gradients among a diverse range of coral reef systems, and to better establish the relative contributions of environmental gradients, disturbances, and anthropogenic pressures in structuring cross-shelf patterns. We invite submissions that address any aspect of cross-shelf gradients in coral reef systems.

Dr. Andrew Hoey
Prof. Morgan Pratchett
Dr. Michael Emslie
Dr. David Feary
Guest Editors

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