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
portrait of Eruc at sea

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The Amazon river.

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The mermaid mummy.

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The USS Albacore.

Famous World War II Submarine Found Off Japan

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A walrus in Scotland

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A giant armadillo and young.

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Richard Kohler arrives in Brazil.

Kayaker Paddles 7,000km From South Africa to Brazil

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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.

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Yann Busnel's camel.

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A Pallas's Cat.

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An image of Io taken by the Jovian Infrared Auroral Mapper imager.

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