Annabelle Leahy is an oceanographer and marine social scientist interested in spatial management, sustainable resource use, and offshore renewable energy. She has a bachelor’s degree in Biology from Carleton College (Minnesota, USA), an M.Sc in Oceanography (University of Rhode Island, USA), and a Masters in Marine Affairs (University of Rhode Island, USA) with research experience on environmental monitoring for offshore wind development as well as sustainable development and impact investment. She is working as a collaborator at the institute as part of a grant from the EU-U.S Fulbright Schuman program and is contributing to European projects including ULTFARMS and MarinePlan.