Anderson MJSomerfield PJWarwick RM2023-12-152024-07-252023-12-152024-07-252021-09-01Anderson MJ, Somerfield PJ, Warwick RM. (2021). Introduction: In appreciation of K. Robert Clarke. Austral Ecology. 46. 6. (pp. 891-900).1442-9985https://mro.massey.ac.nz/handle/10179/71001K. Robert Clarke is one of the most highly regarded and highly cited scientists in the field of ecology. Over the past 45+ years, He has inspired and empowered ecological researchers all across the globe by developing novel statistical methods, creating user-friendly PRIMER software, and presenting generous, spirited, personalised workshops in multivariate analysis for practicing scientists. We introduce this special issue in Austral Ecology by acknowledging his myriad contributions, including a brief biography of his professional career and details of his lasting positive legacy.(c) 2021 The Author/sCC BY-NC 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/Journal article10.1111/aec.130891442-9993journal-article891-900http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000687958400002&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=c5bb3b2499afac691c2e3c1a83ef6fef