Isaac Brito-Morales

About Me

I am a marine ecologist specializing in conservation planning and climate change. My research focuses on understanding the global and regional-scale impact of climate change on species’ distribution shifts in the ocean. I have utilised this information to inform conservation efforts and promote sustainable practices.

As a Research Scientist at Conservation International, I lead an international project exploring the impact of ocean fronts on marine biodiversity in the Mozambique Channel. My work involves employing innovative analytical methods to analyze complex datasets, contributing to effective conservation strategies.

I am also an enthusiastic adherent of reproducible analysis and coding, especially with ! Please see my GitHub for more info.

Education

  • The University of Queensland | PhD in Biological Sciences (Climate Change and Conservation) | 2021

  • Universidad Católica de la Santísima Concepción | Bsc (1st Class Hons) in Marine Biology | 2008

Experience

  • Conservation International, US | Senior Associate Scientist | July 2024 - Present

  • Conservation International, US | Associate Research Scientist | November 2021 - June 2024

  • University of California, Santa Barbara, Marine Science Institute | Research Associate | November 2024 - Present

  • University of California, Santa Barbara, Marine Science Institute | Affiliated Researcher | January 2022 - October 2024

  • The University of Queensland, School of Mathematics and Physics | Postdoctoral Research Fellow | Feb 2021 - September 2021

  • Centro de Ecologia Aplicada, Chile | Project Manager | October 2010 - July 2016

  • Universidad Católica de la Santísima Concepción, Chile | Lecturer | March 2008 - December 2009