Anthea is a freelance science and nature writer and journalist with a PhD in palaeontology from Trinity College Dublin and a MSc in Science Communication from Imperial College London. Her business is called Nature Tales & Trails.

Her writing has appeared in Nature, The Irish Times, The Guardian, The Journal and RTÉ, among many other outlets. Her audio work has featured on BBC Digital Planet. She also holds a Diploma in Journalism from the National Council for the Training of Journalists in the UK.

Anthea previously worked as Ireland correspondent for Research Professional, as a press officer for Nature in London, and as an academic researcher in science communication and public perception of geoscience at University College Dublin.

She writes about everything from fossils, to research culture, nature and the environment, and has acted as writer and consultant for many science books for children and adults. As a qualified mountain leader, Anthea delivers nature and geology-themed hikes, walks, and workshops for school children and adults in Ireland.

Portfolio: naturetalesandtrails.ie/portfolio
Website: naturetalesandtrails.ie

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