Persistent Digital Identifiers (UIDs)
ORCID :
0000-0001-6516-1161
Subject Area
Biological Oceanography, Marine Ecology
Activities
My work focuses on the behaviour, habitat use, and conservation of elasmobranchs, particularly stingrays in urban estuarine environments such as Tauranga Harbour in Aotearoa New Zealand. My research at the University of Waikato investigated the spatial ecology and pollutant exposure of these understudied elasmobranchs to better inform coastal management and conservation strategies. Alongside scientific research, I is committed to engaging wider audiences through science communication, sharing findings with the public via talks, media interviews, and online segments that highlight both the science and wonder of marine life. My outreach includes contributions to community science reporting projects and features in media about my work with rays, underlining her belief in making marine ecology accessible and relevant beyond academic circles.
