I am an Australian conservation scientist, marine ecologist, and fisheries biologist with over 35 years of experience studying the functioning of marine ecosystems, the human pressures that threaten them, and the science needed to sustain them. My research focuses on the conservation of biodiversity, threatened and data-deficient species, and the development of practical, evidence-based solutions to improve commercial and recreational fishing practices, support sustainable fisheries, and build resilient marine ecosystems. I have extensive experience in environmental management, policy, and ecological risk assessment, and am committed to ensuring that transparent, rigorous science informs environmental decision-making.