“No one will protect what they don’t care about; and no one will care about what they have never experienced.” – Sir David Attenborough

This principle guides my work in creating experiences that inspire action for our oceans. As Marine Project Manager at Ulster Wildlife of the CMAP project, my aim is to strengthen coastal resilience and restore biodiversity. In my previous role as Marine Engagement Officer I relaunched the citizen science project ShoreNI, empowering communities to record priority and invasive species. With an MSci in Biological Sciences and having studied for a PhD in Animal Behaviour and Welfare, I bring experience across research, education, and conservation, collaborating widely to make marine protection accessible, engaging, and impactful.