About me.
My research directly informs how we protect wildlife and inspires the next generation.
I’m conducting research across Oceania to understand how best to protect wildlife. On the water, I’m learning more about the occurrence of marine mammals and the challenges they face by humans. On land, my team and I are working to stop the illegal trade of wildlife globally through AI.
A little about me.
I’m incredibly passionate about wildlife and the natural world. My passion drives me to ask good questions about how we interact with nature. My story telling abilities enables me to help others understand the why.
I grew up on a farm surrounded by animals in Australia. I remember never seeing or hearing anyone like me on TV. I’m on a mission to bring STEAM (science, tech, engineering, art and math) into the everyday. Why can’t scientists be nerdy and fun? Why can’t we be as cool as athletes. We can. The amazing things I’ve seen in my short time here on earth have driven me to do more.
My dream is to make a whale doco one day. I’d love to see a narwhal and be buzzed by a sperm whale. The world is so fabulous that I want to show people these amazing experiences and connect people to how I see the world. My research is incredibly important to me, it helps me stay grounded and quenches my thirst for knowledge. I want to make sure the next generation cuts to the chase quicker than I did and is equipped with the tools I have now, so they can go forth and make me proud. There is only one of us, be you because everyone else is taken. Always remember to help lift others.
Key Research Projects.
Wild Sydney Harbour
Started in 2021, Wild Sydney Harbour is a citizen science/scientific project designed to connect community with its blue backyard. Key project: the first study of dolphins in Sydney Harbour, Australia.
Founder
Tongan Whale Tourism Project
In collaboration with the Vava’u Environmental Protection Association and the Government of Tonga, the TWTP is a study designed to ensure the longevity and sustainability of whale swimming in the Kingdom of Tonga. Ongoing research in Tonga since 2013.
Founder
FounderAnnual Humpback Day
Started in 2025, Annual Humpback Day was created to educate people about 1) the arrival of humpback whales into Australian waters, and 2) how to keep whales safe. This is celebrated annually on the first humpday of May via a free online event hosted by the National Maritime Museum and CSIRO.
FounderAustralian Bryde’s Whale Catalogue
Established in 2025, I started the ABWC to help Australia learn more about the unknown Bryde’s whales that occur in our waters.
Sightings can also be made via Happywhale.
Special thanks to my program partners:
The time is now.
The changing of our environmental guard.
I’m part of the next generation of scientists who are a voice for our natural world.