He collaborated with Charles Hedley and Professor William A. Haswell in investigating South Australia's continental shelf. His work as a taxonomist included the description of Sepia braggi, the slender cuttlefish.
The individual was involved in scientific exploration of South Australia's continental shelf, specifically with Charles Hedley and Professor William A. Haswell. He is recognized for his work as a taxonomist, particularly the description of Sepia braggi, a specific cuttlefish species.