Rebecca McPhee

Rebecca McPhee

Title: Freelance Writer
Email: rebecca.mcphee@explorersweb.com
Location: Northampton, UK
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Expertise

  • Topics of Expertise: Swimming, rowing, open water sports, marine wildlife, adventure travel
  • Years in This Expertise: 5+

Education & Certifications

  • Education: BSc Marine Biology, Newcastle University / MSc International Marine Environmental Consultancy, Newcastle University / Diploma: Freelance Journalism, British College of Journalism / PGCE and QTS Secondary Science Education, Northampton Teacher Training Partnership
  • Years of Writing: 3
  • Certifications: MMO, PAM, PADI Rescue Diver

A Word from Rebecca McPhee

  • Why Author Chose This Career: Being a freelance writer for ExplorersWeb allows me to combine my love of ocean sports, science, and writing.
  • How Author Began Career: Whilst working for a publishing company I realized I wanted to write rather than edit. Doing this in a freelance capacity allows me to teach at the same time
  • Personal Interests: Open Water Swimming, Diving, Hiking, Rowing, Marine Conservation, Travel
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The black and white image shows one of the Canada lynx as it pounces towards the trail camera

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Two African penguins look into the camera.

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Over 60,000 African penguins have starved to death along...
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Green Fireball Explodes Above Great Lakes

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Hiker Discovers Iron-Age Reindeer Fence In Norway

High in the mountains of western Norway, researchers have...
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On Thursday, November 20, a grizzly bear attacked a...
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After Five Months, A Patient Man Swims Completely Around Ireland

This week, Daragh Morgan became the first person to...
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Carnivorous ‘Death Ball’ Sponge Found in Antarctic

Researchers have recently uncovered at least 30 unknown deep-sea...
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Piggybacking on Whales — How Little Fish Called Remoras Get Around

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The Moon has a little-known companion -- a slightly...
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Over the past four decades, shark bites have been...
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Three men who were swept out to sea as...
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