Clara Diaz

Dr. Clara Diaz is a Researcher at the School of Biological and Marine Sciences within the University of Plymouth. Her work focuses on marine ecosystems, particularly mesophotic coral reef systems in the Indian Ocean, examining their distribution, resilience, and responses to climate change.

• Research Themes: Coral reef ecology, climate change impacts, benthic community dynamics, and marine conservation
• Key Regions: Chagos Archipelago, Central Indian Ocean, Mauritius
• Methodologies: Environmental modeling, field observations, and interdisciplinary analysis of oceanographic and ecological data

Her publications demonstrate expertise in linking thermocline dynamics, light/temperature gradients, and coral reef vulnerability to extreme climate events. While no specific awards are listed, her work contributes to conservation policy frameworks through marine spatial analysis.