Liam’s research focuses on assessing options for enhanced utilisation of Australia’s Economic Exclusive Zone (EEZ). The objective is to provide recommendations for resilient and sustainable allocation regimes which will be tailored for the various jurisdictional, resource and environmental contexts. This will involve establishing the global drivers for future offshore development, evaluating integrated management strategies around the world and assessing options for Australia including what legal, jurisdictional and governance issues may have to be altered to enable future sustainable development. Liam has a background in marine and environmental science and has previously worked in environmental consultancy and science communication.