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
tagged shark underwater

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undersea photo of the Titanic's bow

New Photos Show Major Decay on Titanic Wreck

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It has long been thought that the Vikings in...
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Tibetan Glacier Holds 1,700 Ancient Viruses — But They’re Safe

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Four recently translated Babylonian tablets give insight into the...
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Sixty-six million years ago, the Chicxulub asteroid struck Earth...
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Mantle Rocks From ‘Lost City’ May Give Clues to Origin of Life

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Terrified Hikers Flee Erupting Volcano

Shocking footage shows a group of hikers running for...
The Andromeda and the Milky Way.

Will Our Galaxy Collide With Andromeda? Good News: The Odds are Just 50-50

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The Speedy Dodo: History’s Most Misunderstood Bird

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Since our last ocean rowing roundup, two crews have...
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A new study has revealed that Stonehenge's six-tonne altar...

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