Under the Spotlight

Wildlife Author and Biosciences Graduate Caleb Compton talks about his inspirations behind writing and why he is a big fan of Reptiles.

Volunteer & Community Engagement Manager for the Marine Conservation Society Tara Proud discusses her love for nature and her experiences In the kingdom of Bhutan

Ugandan Wildlife Tour Guide Arhsley Brian tells us about his encourters with African wildlife and the importance of tree planting

Director of the Shark Trust Paul Cox tells us about his encounter with a Walrus in Svalbard and how the great Sylvia Earle inspired him to become a conservationist

Health and Safety Director and Dive extraordinaire Kyle Devine tells us about his incredible underwater adventures and his role in creating a Marine Protected Area.

PhD student, TEDx speaker and Conservation Comedian Zac Baynham-Herd talks about his research into conservation conflict and the use of blockchain technology for sustainable development

PhD student & National Geographic Explorer Miquel Torrents-Ticó talks about the importance of local communities, education and his encounters with Spotted hyenas

Boat Captain and Divemaster Ed Houlcroft talks to us about his conservation experiences and how he established his own project on the tiny island of Little Cayman

Project Funding Manager for the National Marine Aquarium Mark Parry tells us how surfing sparked his appreciation for the ocean

Research Associate Dr Catie Gutmann Roberts tells us about her passion for conservation and all things aquatic 🐠

James Borrell, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew tells us how education is key to the future safeguarding of our natural environment.

Brain Yurasits, Director of Development at Terramar Project tells us about his experiences fishing and surfing and how Steve Irwin inspired him to become a conservationist.

Lily Steele, Founder of the online eco-conscious lifestyle resource, WildeNest tells us of her experiences swimming with dolphins and how conservation needs to be taught more in schools.

Tom Quigley, Digital Strategist & Community Manager at Conservation X Labs tells us about his experiences working on the Great Barrier Reef and how our current idea of capitalism needs a complete rethink.

Coral Reef Ecologist Nick Evensen tells us how he's been inspired by the likes of Jacques Cousteau and his diving experiences with Ocean Black Tip Sharks!

Dr Nick Askew, Director of Conservation Careers tells us how he believes social enterprise could be the future for conservation

Samuel Ferguson, Director of Sustainable Birding Company tells us about his African adventures

Dr Adam Barlow of WildTeamUK goes under the spotlight