Annette, a lecturer at CEMACS, Universiti Sains Malaysia, focuses on sustainable aquaculture to address food security. Her research explores the nutrition and behaviour of sea cucumbers, mantis shrimps, and mud crabs in controlled environments to enhance culture practices. She and her team promote environmental stewardship through outreach programs on marine biodiversity and plastic pollution, engaging Citizen Scientists. Committed to conservation, she strives to bridge science and public awareness, inspiring action to protect marine ecosystems for future generations.