15 Juni 2023 - 13:22

Helen's latest book, Spirals in Time examining the secret life and curious afterlife of seashells, was a Guardian bestseller and BBC Radio 4's Book of the Week. She has lived and worked around the world including in Borneo, Madagascar, and West Africa. As a scientist, Helen has a PhD from St John’s College, Cambridge and over ten years experience working for various conservation and research organisations specialising in marine habitat protection and international wildlife trade. Her work combines a passion for science, conservation, exploration and storytelling.

Dr Helen Scales is a writer, broadcaster and marine biologist based in Cambridge.
