Neil Fletcher

Neil Fletcher has extensive experience in the field of science communication and marine science. Their most recent role was as a Digital Media and Outreach Manager at EUMETSAT, where they were responsible for communicating the organization's role in monitoring weather, climate, and oceans from space. Neil also coordinated web and social media communication and led outreach education initiatives.

Prior to that, Neil worked as an Editor at IMarEST, where they wrote and edited articles for the international Marine Scientist magazine. Neil also served as a Marine Scientist at the University of Aberdeen, focusing on remote sensing and fisheries. In this role, they worked on EU projects and conducted research on the ecology of the Atlantic bonito in the Aegean Sea.

Neil also has experience as a freelance science journalist, providing technical advice and producing content for communications projects. Neil has previously worked as a Science Communication Officer at ICES, where they were involved in strategic communication planning and crisis management. Neil was also the editor of the quarterly ICES Marine Science magazine.

Earlier in their career, Neil worked as a Project Monitoring Officer for EU LIFE-Nature projects at Ecosystems Ltd. Neil also held positions as a European marine site Project Officer at Natural England, a Marine Surveyor at the Countryside Council for Wales, a Fisheries Scientist at CEFAS, and a Marine Ecologist at the Joint Nature Conservation Committee.

Overall, Neil Fletcher has a diverse range of experience in science communication, journalism, remote sensing, fisheries, and marine ecology.

Neil Fletcher earned a Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) degree in Fisheries and Remote Sensing from the University of Aberdeen, which they attended from 2009 to 2013. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences (Hons) with a focus on Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography from the University of Plymouth, where they studied from 1991 to 1995. Additionally, Neil holds certifications including being a Commercial Diver (HSE part 1V) and Commercial Diving First Aid qualified from the UK Health and Safety Executive. Neil also has an RYA Advanced Powerboat License and VHF Radio License from the Royal Yachting Association. The specific months and years when they obtained these certifications are not provided.