Amber is an interdisciplinary marine scientist working at the nexus of marine biodiversity and coastal communities. She integrates research methods from various fields, including ecology, social science, and anthropology, using diverse social, ecological, and climate data to investigate complex, multifaceted questions. Her research addresses critical issues such as food security, adaptation, resilience, and marine conservation. By exploring how marine governance and management can simultaneously support biodiversity and sustainable livelihoods, Amber seeks to identify solutions that benefit both the environment and the communities that rely on it.

Amber specialises in working with rural and remote communities in tropical coastal regions. She has undertaken research in Mexico, Madagascar, Indonesia, and the Maldives. Drawing on her experiences in these settings, Amber has recently applied her expertise to projects based in the UK.