Rebecca McPhee
Rebecca McPhee
Title: Freelance Writer
Email: rebecca.mcphee@explorersweb.com
Location: Northampton, UK
Social Media Links:
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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 Wildest Rivers in the World, Part I: Six Epic Paddles in Canada’s Barren Grounds
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Freerider Luca Pandolfi Killed in Avalanche
"No way out" once the slide began
Freeride champion Luca...
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Glow-in-the-Dark Sharks Discovered off New Zealand
It's the largest bioluminescent creature ever found
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Buried Nuclear Devices Caused India Flood, Villagers Say
Earlier this month, huge floods in Uttarakhand, India led...
Legendary Kayaker Aleksander Doba Dies on Kilimanjaro Summit
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The First Solo Ski Across Ukraine’s Carpathian Mountains
On February 14, Igor Magnovsky began a solo ski...
Jasmine Harrison Becomes Youngest Woman to Row an Ocean Solo
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Gipsy Moth IV: The World’s Most Famous Yacht is Up for Sale
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Nepal Bans Indian Trio for Fake Everest Summit
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1,000km Across Poland in Winter
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Nine Dead, 170 Missing as Glacier Dam Bursts in Northern India
At least nine people have died and over 130...
