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Publications - 2024

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Analysing biological colour patterns from digital images: An introduction to the current toolbox

Quantum of fear: Herbivore grazing rates not affected by reef shark presence

Global patterns of herbivorous reef fish productivity: the role of Prionurus laticlavius in the Galápagos

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Meta-analysis reveals weak associations between reef fishes and corals

Exploring benthic habitat assessments on coral reefs: a comparison of direct field measurements versus remote sensing

Publications - 2023

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The limited role of herbivorous fishes and turf-based trophic pathways in the functioning of turbid coral reefs

Hot spots of bleaching in massive Porites coral colonies

Sit and survive: predation avoidance by cryptobenthic coral reef fishes

Natural recovery of corals after severe disturbance

Spatial and temporal variability in tropical off-reef zooplankton across broad spatial and temporal scales

Sustained productivity and the persistence of coral reef fisheries

Bio-physical determinants of sediment accumulation on an offshore coral reef: A snapshot study

Gelatinous versus non-gelatinous zooplankton: their value as food for planktivorous coral reef fishes

On the evolution of fish–coral interactions

The evolution of fast-growing coral reef fishes

Small coral reef fishes with large ecological footprints

Research priorities for the sustainability of coral-rich western Pacific seascapes

A functional perspective on the meaning of the term ‘herbivore’: patterns versus processes in coral reef fishes

Multi-decadal stability of fish productivity despite increasing coral reef degradation

Broad-scale analysis of fish community data suggests critical need to support regional connectivity of coral reefs

On the Challenges of Identifying Benthic Dominance on Anthropocene Coral Reefs

Depth stratified light trap sampling reveals variation in the depth distribution of late-stage cryptobenthic reef fish larvae

Limited Cross-Species Virus Transmission in a Spatially Restricted Coral Reef Fish Community

Benthic composition changes on coral reefs at global scales

Publications - 2022

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To harness traits for ecology, let’s abandon ‘functionality’

Small predators dominate fish predation in coral reef communities

Do currents shape global patterns of hybrid richness in reef fishes?

A snapshot of sediment dynamics on an inshore coral reef

On the fate of dead coral colonies

Benthic cyanobacterial mat formation during severe coral bleaching at Lizard Island: The mediating role of water currents

Occurrence and accumulation of heavy metals in algal turf particulates and sediments on coral reefs

The role of nocturnal fishes on coral reefs: A quantitative functional evaluation

Algal turf structure and composition vary with particulate loads on coral reefs

Rising from the Ashes: The Biogeographic Origins of Modern Coral Reef Fishes

How to quantify algal turf sediments and particulates on tropical and temperate reefs: An overview

A 3D perspective on sediment turnover and feeding selectivity in blennies

A critical evaluation of benthic phase shift studies on coral reefs

Fast-growing species shape the evolution of reef corals

Forensic odontology: Assessing bite wounds to determine the role of teeth in piscivorous fishes

Fine-scale foraging behavior reveals differences in the functional roles of herbivorous reef fishes

Are fish communities on coral reefs becoming less colourful?

High herbivory despite high sediment loads on a fringing coral reef

The functional roles of surgeonfishes on coral reefs: past, present and future

Spatial patchiness in change, recruitment, and recovery on coral reefs at Lizard Island following consecutive bleaching events

PUBLICATIONS - 2021

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Spatial subsidies drive sweet spots of tropical marine biomass production

Ontogenetic habitat shifts in fusiliers (Lutjanidae): evidence from Caesio cuning at Lizard Island, Great Barrier Reef

Dangerous demographics in post-bleach corals reveal boom-bust versus protracted declines

Parrotfish corallivory on stress-tolerant corals in the Anthropocene

Functional groups in piscivorous fishes

The study of sediments on coral reefs: A hydrodynamic perspective

Collapsing ecosystem functions on an inshore coral reef

Algal turf productivity on coral reefs: A meta-analysis

How flexible are habitat specialists? Short-term space use in obligate coral-dwelling damselfishes

The role of fishes as food: A functional perspective on predator‐prey interactions

Publications - 2020

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Publications - 2019

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Publications - 2018

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Publications - 2017

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Highlights - 2016

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