Dominic is a marine ecologist working to restore forgotten, lost marine ecosystems. His research seeks to understand and leverage the ecological and social complexities of marine socio-ecological systems - the many ways people and nature interact - so we can develop solutions that ensure marine habitat restoration is both a social and environmental success. He utilises ecological relationships and marine soundscapes to try to enhance restoration outcomes and use surveys and interviews to understand perceptions people have of marine conservation work, so conservation can better engage society. 

Dominic’s Fellowship project aims to improve climate-conscious decision-making on how we manage and restore marine ecosystems to maximise carbon sequestration benefits.