Hi, my name is Mariana. I am a postbac researcher in the Earth System Science Department at UC Irvine.
I study marine heatwaves, their drivers and ways to track them.
Furthermore, I am interested in pursuing an advanced degree and study biophysical interactions. This topic provides an exciting opportunity to answer questions about how climate and climate change influence marine biogeochemistry and ecosystems.
I am also actively contributing to levaraging community-engaged research as an NSF funded CLIMATE Justice fellow with the Crystal Cove Conservancy.
At UCI, I am part of the working group on Ocean and Climate Dynamics led by Dr. Henri F. Drake.