Melissa Hobson, doing business as The Ocean Writer, is a freelance writer who specialises in marine science, conservation and sustainability and particularly loves writing about the fascinating behaviours of marine animals such as sharks, whales and seals.

Melissa has worked with several marine conservation organisations and soaked up their knowledge and passion for protecting the ocean.

A certified Rescue Diver, she gets her scuba fix wherever possible but is too much of a wimp to dive in the UK, so she tends to stick to tropical waters.

Her writing has also appeared in National Geographic, the Guardian, the Sunday Times, New Scientist, Scientific American and more.

Original Stories & Guides by Melissa