Distinct cross-shelf gradient in mesophotic reef fish assemblages in subtropical eastern Australia

Marine Ecology Progress Series

Volumn 532, Issue , 2015, Pages 185-196

  Pearson, Ryan ^a   Stevens, Tim ^a  

^a GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

Author keywords

Drivers; Mesophotic reefs; Predator assemblage; Subtropical fish

Indexed keywords

COMMUNITY STRUCTURE; CONSERVATION PLANNING; CONTINENTAL SHELF; ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL GRADIENT; FISH; PREDATION; REMOTE SENSING; RESERVE DESIGN; SCAVENGING (FEEDING); SPECIES RICHNESS; SUBTROPICAL REGION; TOPOGRAPHY; TREND ANALYSIS; UNDERWATER CAMERA; VIDEOGRAPHY; WATER DEPTH;

AUSTRALIA; NEW SOUTH WALES; SOLITARY ISLANDS MARINE PARK;

PISCES;

EID: 84938084662     PISSN: 01718630     EISSN: 16161599     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3354/meps11351     Document Type: Article

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