Melissa Hobson
The Ocean Writer 



| Freelance marine science, conservation & sustainability writer available for commissions
Available for work
Hi. I'm Melissa and I write about the ocean.
I'm a freelance marine science, conservation & sustainability copywriter (and certified scuba diver with 270+ logged dives) and I love telling cool stories about the ocean.
My articles have been published in titles including National Geographic, Sunday Times, the Guardian, VICE and more.
If your organisation is making a difference to our blue planet and you need a writer to help tell your story, I'd love to chat about whether I'm a good fit to help.
My services include:
Messaging development
Impact reports
Annual reports
Whitepapers
Blogs
Articles
Press releases
& more...
If you're a marine scientist or conservationist with an upcoming study, I'd also love to hear about your work in case it inspires a story that I can pitch to my editors.
If you're an editor looking to commission an ocean writer, get in touch.
Follow me on LinkedIn for sustainability tips, fun ocean facts, examples of my work and behind-the-scenes snippets of my freelance life.
More about me at www.melissahobson.co.uk.
Pronouns: she/her/hers.
Contact details
Contact
St Leonards-on-Sea
East Sussex
TN37
Social
- Brochures and leaflets
- PR and Journalism
- Training and Consultancy
- White Papers
Skills
- B2B
- B2C
- Charities
- Science and Technology
- Sport, travel and leisure
Specialisms
Qualifications & Awards
Carbon Literacy course, Jen GaleScience Literacy course, University of Alberta
Sustainability & Circular Economy Course, BEC
Communicating the value of biodiversity course, UNDP
Marine Mammal Medic, British Divers Marine Life Rescue
Rescue Diver, Emergency First Responder, Advanced Open Water Diver & Open Water Diver, PADI
Computer Nitrox Diver, SDI
Become a member
Join ProCopywriters
Connect with peers, develop your skills and extend your reach on our blog.
Become a memberLearn online
Online workshops
Every month we get an expert, an author or a professional trainer to deliver a one-hour presentation on copywriting, marketing or digital media.
Browse events