Rebecca McPhee
Rebecca McPhee
Title: Freelance Writer
Email: rebecca.mcphee@explorersweb.com
Location: Northampton, UK
Social Media Links:
LinkedIn
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
We Now Understand Better How an Asteroid Killed Off The Dinosaurs
Around 66 million years ago, a massive asteroid crashed...
Another Japanese ‘Mummy Mermaid’ Blends Fish, Monkey, Dragon
In 1906, an American sailor bought an unusual souvenir...
Archaeologists Find Book of the Dead in Ancient Egyptian Cemetery
Archaeologists have discovered a 3,500-year-old cemetery in Egypt. It...
Cold War Spy Satellite Photos Reveal Hundreds of Roman Forts
Declassified photos from U.S. Cold War spy satellites show...
Archaeologists Discover Hidden Chambers In Egyptian Pyramid
Archaeologists have uncovered eight hidden chambers in the pyramid...
Scientists Solve Mystery of Precious Metals in Earth’s Mantle
Platinum and gold are common, if expensive, in watches,...
Do Plants Have Feelings? ‘Dubious,’ Says New Study
There has long been a debate over whether plants...
Out of Africa: Early Humans Followed Several Routes, Not One
When humans migrated out of Africa 84,000 years ago,...
Conservationist Finds 1,000-Year-Old Red Cedar in Canada
A photographer who searches for giant trees has found...
For Wildlife, the Human Voice is Scarier than the Lion’s Roar
Animals in Kruger National Park, South Africa, fear human...
This Satellite Is Brighter Than Most Stars
A recently launched satellite is shining more brightly than...
Tom Robinson Rescued on Final Stage of Pacific Row
Tom Robinson’s Pacific row has come to a dramatic...
1,400-Year-Old Tomb Reveals Ancient Chinese Power Struggle
Archaeologists have uncovered the tomb of Emperor Xiaomin, in...
