It’s no secret that I am a kelp enthusiast. Whether it be diving in it, photographing it, farming it or eating it, when a seaweed opportunity arises, I go running. So, when offered the opportunity to spend time in California, the unquestionable world centre of Kelp Forests, I was literally on the next plane out […]

Kilometres and kilometres of bright white sandy beach span the coastline, the unrelenting expanse providing little shelter from the harsh sunshine. Sapphire blue water crashes against the beach, surprisingly cold considering the dry heat of the atmosphere. Moving inland, the beach turns into dry farmland which eventually gives way to the parched red desert. These […]

I stood on the train, clinging to a pole and trying to remain upright. I had a total of 55 kg of luggage, more than half of which was hanging off my back. I apologised to the other passengers as I made my way to the doors, before tumbling out onto the street. Large cities […]

I’ve been incredibly fortunate so far this year. I’ve seen so many parts of the world that have been nothing short of incredible. From the remote waters of Papua New Guinea to the highlands of Scotland, I’ve seen a diverse array of environments, both above and below the surface. However, I’ve never seen anything like […]

One of the goals I set myself at the start of the scholarship year was to focus on Innovation. Throughout the year I wanted to meet people who were pushing the boundaries of what is possible. People who are re-inventing the wheel, thinking outside the box and in general, shaking things up. Why? Well, look […]