Dr Ciemon Caballes ~ Research Associate: Functional Ecology of Reef Systems
ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies
- About
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- Interests
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- Research
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- marine biology
- coral reef ecology
- marine invertebrate reproduction and development
- predator-prey interactions
- coral reef disturbances and responses of marine organisms
- crown-of-thorns starfish
- coral reproduction and restoration
- chemical ecology
- conservation and management
- Honours
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- Awards
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- 2018 - Dean's Award for Higher Degree by Research Excellence
- Fellowships
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- 2017 to 2018 - Advance Queensland Knowledge Transfer Research Fellow
- Memberships
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- 2020 - Pacific Islands Marine Invasive Working Group
- 2020 - Crown-of-Thorns Starfish Control Innovation Program
- 2018 - Australian Marine Science Association
- 2013 - South Pacific Asian Marine Science Association
- 2013 - Australian Coral Reef Society
- 2010 - International Coral Reef Society
- 2009 - Asia-Pacific Association of Chemical Ecology
- 2007 - American Academy of Underwater Sciences
- Publications
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These are the most recent publications associated with this author. To see a detailed profile of all publications stored at JCU, visit ResearchOnline@JCU. Hover over Altmetrics badges to see social impact.
- Journal Articles
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- Lang B, Donelson J, Caballes C, Uthicke S, Doll P and Pratchett M (2022) Effects of elevated temperature on the performance and survival of pacific crown-of-thorns starfish (Acanthaster cf. solaris). Marine Biology, 169.
- Caballes C, Byrne M, Messmer V and Pratchett M (2021) Temporal variability in gametogenesis and spawning patterns of crown-of-thorns starfish within the outbreak initiation zone in the northern Great Barrier Reef. Marine Biology, 168 (1).
- Doll P, Messmer V, Uthicke S, Doyle J, Caballes C and Pratchett M (2021) DNA-based detection and patterns of larval settlement of the corallivorous crown-of-thorns sea star (Acanthaster sp.). Biological Bulletin, 241 (3). pp. 271-285
- Lang B, Donelson J, Caballes C, Doll P and Pratchett M (2021) Metabolic responses of Paci?c cown-of-thorns sea stars (Acanthaster sp.) to acute warming. Biological Bulletin, 241 (3).
- Pratchett M, Caballes C, Cvitanovic C, Raymundo M, Babcock R, Bonin M, Bozec Y, Burn D, Byrne M, Castro-Sanguino C, Chen C, Condie S, Cowan Z, Deaker D, Desbiens A, Devantier L, Doherty P, Doll P, Doyle J, Dworjanyn S, Fabricius K, Haywood M, Hock K, Hoggett A, Hoj L, Keesing J, Kenchington R, Lang B, Ling S, Matthews S, McCallum H, Mellin C, Mos B, Motti C, Mumby P, Stump R, Uthicke S, Vail L, Wolfe K and Wilson S (2021) Knowledge Gaps in the Biology, Ecology, and Management of the Pacific Crown-of-Thorns Sea Star, Acanthaster sp., on Australia's Great Barrier Reef. Biological Bulletin, 241 (3).
- Pratchett M, Nadler L, Burn D, Lang B, Messmer V and Caballes C (2021) Reproductive investment and fecundity of Pacific crown-of-thorns starfish (Acanthaster cf. solaris) on the Great Barrier Reef. Marine Biology, 168.
- Burn D, Matthews S, Caballes C, Chandler J and Pratchett M (2020) Biogeographical variation in diurnal behaviour of Acanthaster planci versus Acanthaster cf. solaris. PLoS ONE, 15 (2).
- Cowan Z, Ling S, Caballes C, Dworjanyn S and Pratchett M (2020) Crown-of-thorns starfish larvae are vulnerable to predation even in the presence of alternative prey. Coral Reefs, 39. pp. 293-303
- Pratchett M, Caballes C, Newman S, Wilson S, Messmer V and Pratchett D (2020) Bleaching susceptibility of aquarium corals collected across northern Australia. Coral Reefs, 39. pp. 663-673
- Wilmes J, Caballes C, Cowan Z, Hoey A, Lang B, Messmer V and Pratchett M (2018) Contributions of pre- versus post-settlement processes to fluctuating abundance of crown-of-thorns starfishes ( Acanthaster spp.). Marine Pollution Bulletin, 135. pp. 332-345
- Caballes C, Pratchett M and Buck A (2017) Interactive effects of endogenous and exogenous nutrition on larval development for crown-cf-thorns starfish. Diversity and Distributions, 9 (1).
- Caballes C and Pratchett M (2017) Environmental and biological cues for spawning in the crown-of-thorns starfish. PLoS ONE, 12 (3).
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ResearchOnline@JCU stores 28+ research outputs authored by Dr Ciemon Caballes from 2013 onwards.
- Supervision
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Advisory Accreditation: I can be on your Advisory Panel as a Primary or Secondary Advisor.
These Higher Degree Research projects are either current or by students who have completed their studies within the past 5 years at JCU. Linked titles show theses available within ResearchOnline@JCU.
- Current
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- Habitat suitability and patterns of larval settlement for crown-of-thorns starfish (Acanthaster cf. solaris) in the western Pacific (PhD , Secondary Advisor)
- Effective Sampling of Acanthaster cf.Solaris to provide early Warning of New and Renewed Outbreaks (Masters , Secondary Advisor)
- Biology and Ecology of Australian Aquarium Corals: Information needed to Secure the Sustainability of ongoing Wild Harvest of Scleractinian Corals (PhD , Secondary Advisor)
- The Effect of Ocean Warming on the Behaviour and Fitness of Post-settlement Crown-of-Thorns Starfish (Acanthaster cf. solaris) (PhD , Secondary Advisor)
- Data
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These are the most recent metadata records associated with this researcher. To see a detailed description of all dataset records, visit Research Data Australia.
- Pratchett, M. (2020) Gamete concentrations and gonad index for Pacific crown-of-thorns starfish. James Cook University
- Caballes, C. (2016) The role of maternal nutrition on oocyte size and quality, with respect to early larval development in the coral-eating starfish, Acanthaster planci. James Cook University
- Collaboration
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The map shows research collaborations by institution from the past 7 years.
Note: Map points are indicative of the countries or states that institutions are associated with.- 5+ collaborations
- 4 collaborations
- 3 collaborations
- 2 collaborations
- 1 collaboration
- Indicates the Tropics (Torrid Zone)
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