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An overview of the amazing work Guide Dogs has been doing for people with sight loss over the last 90 years. Here's to the next 90!
Confident Tiger is a size-inclusive, sustainable lingerie brand which challenges the mainstream lingerie market on fit, ethics and ethos.
Cass Hebron suggests 7 ways to use social media for real climate action
Guest post from MMF's Dr Simon J. Pierce about his career protecting the ocean and marine megafauna.
I wanted to share a few of my preferences it terms of ways of working to give you a glimpse into how I like to work and why.
How I'm working to achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through my communications and copywriting services.
Alexis Bushnell from Social Media for Humans shares some fantastic insights into how to make your social media more inclusive and accessible.
Why Melissa has pledged to join the ethical move: a movement for a more ethical approach to marketing.
Going behind the scenes and giving you a glimpse into my working day as a freelancer.
Outlining my commitment to improving my website from an environmental perspective and track my progress over time.
Ever wondered what is PR and why is it so important? In this post, I explain what PR is based on my 12+ years' experience in the sector.
Kate Browning from Cherry Blossom Management explains why Canva is such a great tool to support your marketing efforts.
Why I’m launching a guest blog series where I’ll host posts from relevant experts in sustainability, conservation and marketing for good.
Melissa is a sustainable comms consultant, copywriter and diver. Here are a few facts to help you get to know her a bit better.
If you’re not sure what the UN's SDGs are, don’t worry: here’s a quick overview of the Sustainable Development Goals to get you up to speed.
I use certain apps for freelancers and eco-minded businesses to be more productive and more sustainable. Here, I share my favourites.
Join the Baleen pod and be in with the chance of winning some amazing goodies from Under the Sea Art
As a freelance consultant working in the sustainability and for-purpose sector, Melissa is dedicated to tracking her impact over time. Read more.
Why Melissa is supporting marine conservation charities through whale shark adoptions on behalf of her clients.
Why Melissa is supporting marine conservation charities through basking shark adoptions on behalf of her clients.
Why Melissa is supporting marine conservation charities through manta ray adoptions on behalf of her clients.
Why Melissa is supporting marine conservation charities through humpback whale adoptions on behalf of her clients.
For each new organisation I work with, I will celebrate the partnership by adopting a marine animal in the form of a charity donation.
Melissa has made the switch to a green hosting provider so her website hosting service is now powered by renewable energy from UK wind farms!
How Melissa helped Reef-World audit and hone its materials development strategy for more effective global outreach.
How Melissa helped the Reef-World team meet its stretch goal of 20,000 Facebook followers for its flagship programme: Green Fins.
How Melissa helped Reef-World streamline and upscale its communications strategy and raise global awareness of its work.
How Melissa supported training and capacity building for government and NGO staff around the world as a Green Fins Assessor.
How Melissa helped MMF generate widespread press coverage and increase global awareness of its conservation work.
How Melissa helped Galapagos researchers make a media splash about their efforts to unlock the mystery of whale shark pregnancies.
How Melissa helped MAGDAKINEDESIGNS generate press coverage to raise awareness and boost interest in its sustainable products.
How Melissa helped the Madagascar Whale Shark Project get an important new study on the global news agenda.
How Melissa and her team helped JustGiving create widespread media coverage about its incredible fundraising campaigns.
How Melissa helped Aqua-Firma reach potential customers by showcasing its high quality, responsible wildlife encounters in target media.
Many people think sharks are terrifying. But here are a few things that are more likely to kill you than an encounter with Jaws.
How Melissa helped the Deaf-led charity British Deaf Association raise its profile in mainstream UK & Irish media.
Brand new to underwater photography, I was overwhelmed when I first picked up my camera. From one beginner to another, here are my top tips.
How Melissa helped Rickshaw Travel shake up how people think about their holidays and get them talking about meaningful travel.
An eventful week in Nevis - from the ultimate in luxury to coping with a shiner from mask squeeze and the unexpected sight of human bones.
A review of the diving in Kushimoto, Wakayama, Japan - would these little known dive sites live up to the renowned Okinawa?
Scuba yoga in Grenada: I headed to Grenada to discover scuba yoga - would it be the perfect mix of my two hobbies or just a fad?
When I started out as a scuba diving journalist, people told me travel writing was too competitive and I wasn’t likely to get very far...
How Melissa and her team helped GoFundMe amplify human-interest crowdfunding stories for maximum media coverage.
How Melissa helped BDA raising public awareness of its campaign to save the Royal School for Deaf Children in Margate.
How Melissa helped BDA publicise the historic passing of the BSL Bill which meant British Sign Language is now recognised in Scottish law.
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Great to hear you're interested in working together - I'm always keen to hear about exciting new stories from marine conservationists, potential commissions from editors and suitable briefs from prospective clients.
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Please note: due to high demand, I often have a wait time for new clients and cannot guarantee last-minute availability.
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N.B. I do not work with the fossil fuel industry. If that's you, please look for support elsewhere. Thank you.
