Prof. Morgan S. Pratchett is a marine conservation ecologist with extensive knowledge of coral reef ecosystems. His current research focuses on major disturbances that contribute to widespread declines in the abundance of hard corals, and corresponding changes in the structure and function of coral reef ecosystems. He is the editor-in-chief of Coral Reefs, and as such, ex officio officer of the International Coral Reef Society. He is also an ongoing and active member of the Australian Marine Science Association and Australian Coral Reef Society.