S5 Structure and function of coral reefs in a changing world

Coral reefs are one of the world’s most biodiverse and productive ecosystems, yet they are also one of the most the threatened. Local anthropogenic stressors are being greatly compounded by climate change, and leading to changes in the structure and function of coral reefs in Australia and globally. Understanding how reef populations and communities are responding to current stressors, and how these vary spatially will be critical in predicting future trajectories for coral reefs. We invite presentations that focus on any aspect of coral reefs ecology, but particularly encourage presentations that consider the impacts of various disturbances and threats to the biodiversity, productivity or function of coral reef ecosystems.

Symposium led by

Andrew Hoey
ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies, James Cook University, Townsville

Morgan Pratchett
ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies, James Cook University, Townsville