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
Kohler leaving Cape Town.

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Ian McIntosh skis The Blue Wall

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Anna Wells Starts Winter Munro Challenge

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A reindeer walking towards the camera

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A TWAC competitor works on a boat.

Ocean Rowing Roundup for December

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The Frog That Disguises Itself as Poo

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Paddling to a deep water climb.

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Ghost Galaxy Reappears

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Steve Etches and the skull.

Hiker Discovers Sea Monster Skull In Dorset Cliff

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Joffrey Maulski bikepacking across Iceland.

Bikepacking Across Lapland in Winter

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A chimpanzee climbing

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Ed Pratt and his unicycle.

Unicycling Across Latvia On Hiking Trails

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Archaeologists from the University of Oulu working at the site.

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Chinstrap penguins on a snowy slope.

Penguins Nap 10,000 Times a Day

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