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

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Australian Teenager Dies from Box Jellyfish Sting

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Space Travel and Endurance Swimming “Shrink the Heart”

New research concludes that both space travel and endurance...

“Fastest Known Time” Records Increase 350% During Lockdown

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7,000km Hike Across Italy Begins 7th Week on Schedule

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2,000Km Through the Indian Himalaya, in Winter

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New Svalbard Regulations Restrict Spring Travel

To protect wildlife and curtail a growing number of...

Russian Women Set Two Ice-Water Records

Two Russian women have set Guinness World Records under...

Son of Paris Mayor to Swim the Entire Seine

The youngest son of Anne Hidalgo, the mayor of...
A kitefin shark, glowing and not glowing

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One Year Canoeing Across America

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Buried Nuclear Devices Caused India Flood, Villagers Say

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Exploration Mysteries: Eduard Von Toll

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Legendary Kayaker Aleksander Doba Dies on Kilimanjaro Summit

The wild-bearded Polish super-kayaker Aleksander Doba died as he...
Skiing Ukraine's Carathian Mountains

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

On December 12, 21-year-old Jasmine Harrison left Tenerife, along...

7,000km Solo Hike Through Italy

On February 8, Elia Origoni, 29, left on a...

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