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
The USS Albacore.

Famous World War II Submarine Found Off Japan

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A walrus in Scotland

Another Walrus Visits the UK

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A giant armadillo and young.

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Richard Kohler arrives in Brazil.

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A crowd welcomes Richard Barnes as he lands in New Zealand.

Solo Kayak Across Tasman Sea Completed

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Wanda Rutkiewicz at K2 Base Camp.

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snarling tiger portrait

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A sailor holds a lit flare at night after finishing an Atlantic crossing.

Ocean Rowing Roundup for February, Updated

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astronaut on Mars

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Yann Busnel's camel.

Interview With Yann Busnel: 50,000km Overland From Cape of Good Hope to Cape Horn

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A Pallas's Cat.

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Row from Antarctica to South Georgia Aborts

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Jari Saario in an ocean row boat.

There and Back Again: 14,000km Across the Atlantic

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A newly born gray whale calf is pushed to the surface to breathe by its mother

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The race winners light flares at night to celebrate

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Antonio de la Rosa gives a thumbs up.

Ocean Rowing Roundup for January

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A close up image of copepods in water droplets. On the left are immature harpacticoid copepods. On the right is an armored protozoan with an intricate mineral skeleton

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Fiann Paul is no stranger to ocean rowing. The...
Cyril Derreumaux sets off a flare as he makes it to Hawaii

Top 10 Expeditions of 2022: #3: Kayaking from California to Hawaii

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The special kayak, with Richard standing with arms raised.

Kayaking 7,000km from South Africa to Brazil

Richard Kohler, 53, is attempting to kayak alone across...

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