Tracy Aze

Dr. Tracy Aze is an Associate Professor in Marine Ecology at the School of Biological and Marine Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Plymouth. Her academic profile centers on interdisciplinary research bridging marine ecology, paleoceanography, and climate science with a focus on historical ecosystem transformations.

Her research integrates Marine Ecology, Paleoceanography, and Micropaleontology to investigate climate-driven changes in marine systems, particularly through foraminiferal microfossil analysis and extinction event studies. Key interests include Marine Megafauna Extinction dynamics, Evolutionary responses to global warming, and Biodiversity conservation frameworks, emphasizing long-term perspectives beyond contemporary climate models.

Analysis of her 2019-2024 publications reveals a cohesive research trajectory examining historical climate analogs (e.g., Pliocene Warm Period) to inform current biodiversity crises. Her work spans methodological innovations in database construction (Triton) and machine learning for species recognition, alongside theoretical contributions to extinction susceptibility modeling and trophic restructuring after megafaunal losses. This synthesis demonstrates consistent focus on deep-time perspectives for modern conservation challenges.