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Clive Catchpole
Wildlife
Professor of Animal Behaviour, University of London
Coming from: Wells-next-the-Sea,  Norfolk  UK


Clive is a professional zoologist with an international reputation for his research on wildlife biology in many parts of the world. He is currently Emeritus Professor of Animal Behaviour at the University of London. Clive has lectured all over the world and broadcast on many aspects of animal life for over 30 years. As an enrichment lecturer, he is able to bring to life the amazing world of animal behaviour in lavishly illustrated and lively presentations. His talks can be tailored to particular parts of the world where passengers look forward to seeing the local wildlife on excursions.
Kevin Elsby
Ornithology, Wildlife & Natural History
Wildlife Photography and Tour Guide. FRPS. University lecturer
Coming from: Colby,  Norfolk  UK


Kevin is a full time General Medical Practitioner, but uses his spare time to travel and see wildlife. Over the years, he has travelled extensively and has a particular interest in the Wildlife and Environment of both the Arctic and Antarctic regions, and tropical rainforests. Kevin also has a Master's degree in Wildlife Biology and Conservation and lectures on wildlife to a wide variety of organisations.
Peter Mawby
Ornithologist & Research Ecologist
Coming from: Lancaster,  Lancashire  UK


As an ornithologist and research ecologist with a particular interest in the North Atlantic, Peter has travelled widely and is a regular cruise lecturer. His talks, which will be entertaining as well as informative, introduce the audience to the wildlife and ecology of the areas to be visited. When not lecturing, Peter is always happy to accompany tours or provide an on-board commentary.
Hazel Pittwood
Wildlife & Nature
Marine Mammals and Seabirds, Polar Regions
Coming from: Wimborne,  Dorset  UK


Hazel has been working as a speaker and guide on a variety of cruise and expedition vessels since 2017. Her areas of expertise are marine mammals and seabirds, but she possesses a broad knowledge of the wider natural world. Having volunteered as a marine mammal and seabird surveyor for numerous UK based conservation charities since 2014, her first job in as a guide/speaker came in 2017 working on a passenger vessel crossing the Bay of Biscay. From 2018 to 2020 she worked on a variety of itineraries and is now extremely glad to be back working as a cruise naturalist.
Pete Raine
Nature & Conservation
MSc
Coming from: Lyminge,  Kent  UK


Pete is a lifelong naturalist, and an experienced lecturer, writer and broadcaster. He holds an MSc in wildlife conservation from University College London. After an early career as a chartered accountant, Pete’s work has always revolved around the environment. He has given numerous slide lectures in the UK, lecture tours of Australia, Germany and Holland and over 150 wildlife radio programmes on Radio Kent. He enjoys sharing his experience and passion about birds, plants, insects, and about the history of the planet and the forces that have made our wildlife what it is.
Michael Scott OBE
Natural History Writer & Broadcaster
Coming from: Lochcarron,  Ross-Shire  UK


Michael is a natural history writer, consultant, and broadcaster, based in the north-west Highlands of Scotland. He is a botanist by training, but with a general interest in all natural history. Since 2005, Michael has been happily jumping onto cruise ships, anywhere from Greenland to Antarctica (and the warm places in between) with talks relating to the wildlife and environment of the areas visited. He usually travels with his wife, Sue, a marine biologist, and they both regard being on deck helping passengers spot and identify seabirds, whales and dolphins as an important and enjoyable part of their role on the ship.
Ralph Todd
Ornithology | Nature History
Coming from: Bexleyheath,  Kent  UK


Ralph Todd has had an interest in wildlife, particularly bird watching, since his childhood in Suffolk. Over the past 40 years he has led numerous wildlife tours mostly in Europe and the UK. He is a keen wildlife photographer and whilst retired from his professions (BBC World Service and freelance wildlife tour guide) he continues to give natural history talks to a variety of organisations and on cruise ships. He has visited six continents primarily in pursuit of birds, whales and dolphins.
Dorris Welch
Marine Wildlife
Marine Biologist, Museum Curator, Whale Watch Vessel Captain
Coming from: Santa Cruz,  California  USA


Dorris is a marine biologist, educator, and owns Sanctuary Cruises Whale Watching, LLC, leading ecotours on the Monterey Bay. She was curator of Natural Sciences at the Oakland Museum of California for fifteen years and Education Director of Long Marine Lab, University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC) for ten years. She completed her graduate studies in Marine Education at the University of California, Santa Cruz and her BS in Wildlife Biology at Humboldt State University. Dorris has thirty years of public speaking experience including TV, radio, classes, public presentations and naturalist hikes and tours.
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