Dr. Helen Scales

British Marine Biologist, Broadcaster, and Writer

Helen Scales is a marine biologist, writer and broadcaster. She is author of the Guardian bestseller ‘Spirals in Time’, New Scientist book of the year Eye of the Shoal, and the children’s book ‘The Great Barrier Reef‘. She writes for National Geographic Magazine, the Guardian, and New Scientist, among others.

"A leading global voice on the marine world"

Fee Range (Guide Only)

< £7.500

Speaking Topics

Nature. Mysteries of the Deep Sea: 5 Burning Questions about Earth's Final Frontier
Planet Earth. Deep-Sea Mountains: Earth's Unexplored Ecosystems that are Teeming with Life
Nature. Beyond the Abyss: What to Expect when Diving towards the Ocean's Spectacular Depths

Languages

She presents in English.

How she presents

Helen’s genuine love for the natural world and her dedication to its preservation are evident in every word she speaks. Through her dynamic storytelling abilities, she transports her audience to the depths of the ocean, painting vivid pictures of its beauty and fragility.

Publications

2025
Oceanopedia
2025
Ocean Art: From the Shore to the Deep
2024
What the Wild Sea Can Be: The Future of the World’s Ocean
2024
Scientists in the Wild: Antarctica
2023
Return of the Wild: 20 of Nature’s Greatest Success Stories
2022
What a Shell Can Tell: Where They Live, What They Eat, How They Move, and More
2022
Podcast: The Brilliant Abyss
2021
The Brilliant Abyss: True Tales of Exploring the Deep Sea, Discovering Hidden Life and Selling the Seabed
2021
The Great Barrier Reef

Talk to us about Helen Scales

In Detail

Helen has spoken about the mysteries of the deep sea with Robin Ince and Brian Cox on BBC Radio 4’s The Infinite Monkey Cage and donated an imaginary tank of seahorses to The Museum of Curiosity. Among her BBC radio documentaries, she’s explored the enduring dreams of living underwater and of conquering the waves. She completed her undergraduate at St John’s College, Cambridge and her Master’s at the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne. Helen went on to complete her PhD at St John’s. he teaches at Cambridge University and is science advisor for the marine conservation charity Sea Changers.

What she offers you

In her presentations, Helen Scales combines her passion for science, conservation, exploration, and storytelling. Her scientific interests and research focus on marine conservation and the inter-relations between people and oceans, particularly in the context of habitat protection and the international wildlife trade.