I am a Lecturer in Marine Biology at the University of Exeter, where I teach undergraduate marine biology and lead the Deep Shark Research Group. My work is grounded in evolutionary ecology, with a particular focus on marine vertebrates. Over the course of my career, I have studied a diverse range of species—from dolphins and salmonids to sea turtles, and now focusing on sharks.

I completed my doctoral research at Durham University, where I investigated the genetic population structure and evolutionary biology of bottlenose dolphins and yellowmouth barracuda across the Mediterranean and Eastern Atlantic.

A passion for fieldwork and exploring remote environments has taken me to a variety of challenging marine settings. Highlights include conducting submersible dives to the deep sea, recording nest temperatures of green turtles on the rugged volcanic shores of Ascension Island, and studying deep-sea sharks aboard research vessels operating more than a mile below the surface. You can find out more about my overseas work here. I am also a qualified Mountain Leader and a BSAC Open Water Instructor, with extensive expedition leadership experience.

I care deeply about marine conservation and about supporting the next generation of scientists and ocean advocates. If you are interested in booking me for a talk, writing project, or collaborative work, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.