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
Now We Know Why Vikings Filed Grooves Into Their Teeth
Vikings filed horizontal grooves into their teeth to show...
Super-Bacteria Found on the International Space Station
The International Space Station seems like the least likely...
The Mystery of Those ‘Spiders’ On Mars, Explained
Every spring, an unusual phenomenon occurs on Mars: What...
Cyborg Cockroaches Programmed to Move in Formation
In an experiment out of The Terminator, scientists released...
Stone Age Women Buried Alive in Ritual Murders
Archaeologists have discovered the remains of several ritual Stone...
Climate Change Plays Havoc with Trees’ Internal Clocks
Most people associate circadian rhythms and internal clocks with...
Karlis Bardelis Completes Round-The-World Trip
Over 2,898 days, Karlis Bardelis has rowed and cycled...
Sperm Whales Repel Orcas with ‘Defensive Defecation’
Very few ocean creatures can survive an orca attack,...
Amazons: The Reality Behind the Myth of Warrior Women
Many Greek legends tell of warrior women known as...
World’s Largest Snake Found Dead in the Amazon
Five weeks ago, scientists discovered the largest snake in...
The Oldest Canoes in the Mediterranean Show Astonishing Stone-Age Skill
Five canoes found at the bottom of an Italian...
Attempting to Preserve Radio Silence on the Far Side of the Moon
At a symposium last week, several astronomers called to...