Claude Spencer

Claude Spencer serves as Senior Research Advisor at The University of Western Australia's Oceans Institute and School of Biological Sciences, focusing on marine ecology and environmental science. His work spans coastal ecology, habitat mapping, and marine conservation through innovative technologies like stereo-BRUVS and benthic survey systems.

• Current Projects: Synthesis of Australian Marine Park Management Plans, Abrolhos Biodiversity surveys, and Wudjari Ancient Coastlines research
• Collaborations: Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water; Director of National Parks

Research outputs include development of the Benthic Observation Survey System (BOSS) and habitat mapping methodologies, with 9 peer-reviewed publications. Spencer contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through marine reserve studies and ecosystem monitoring.

His scientific contributions focus on marine habitat dynamics, demersal fish ecology, and coastal environment monitoring. Current work addresses marine reserve effectiveness, fisheries management, and submerged vegetation analysis through advanced photogrammetry and ecological modeling.

Spencer collaborates with institutions across Australia through 10 active and completed grants, developing science-policy frameworks for marine park management and ancient coastline studies. His work includes benthic habitat assessment, fisheries research, and environmental value synthesis for coastal conservation.