At a moment when ocean ecosystems face mounting pressure, Australia has entrusted one of its most seasoned marine scientists with the governance of its most advanced marine research facility. Professor Peter Steinberg, whose three decades of work have shaped how the nation understands its seas, becomes the inaugural Chair of the National Sea Simulator Advisory Group — a role that sits at the intersection of scientific judgment and institutional stewardship. The appointment reflects a broader recognition that access to rare and powerful research infrastructure must be earned through merit, not