From an early age, I�ve been fascinated by the survival strategies of wild animals, which led me to pursue a marine biology degree at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Throughout my undergraduate studies, I developed a strong interest in ecophysiology, marine, and estuarine ecology. I then advanced my education with an honours degree in Ichthyology and Fisheries Science and an MSc in Ichthyology at Rhodes University. My MSc research focused on the impacts of climate change and fishing on the physiology and survival of marine fish populations. Driven by a commitment to addressing the challenges facing estuarine and marine ecosystems in an ever-changing world, my goal is to promote sustainable fisheries management, biodiversity conservation, and contribute to the advancement of science and research.

Ecophysiology, larval ecology, recruitment dynamics, climate change, marine connectivity, ecological modelling, fisheries ecology, proteomics and genetics