John Blatchford
John has an Honours Degree in Zoology and a PhD in Marine Biology. He is a Chartered Biologist and Fellow of the 'Society of Biology' (C.Biol., F.S.B.). He is a retired educator and qualified Freelance Journalist.
Both John's first degree and later research (into the way animals – especially barnacles – are adapted to life on the sea shore) focussed on the marine environment. As 'Topic Editor' for 'Marine Biology & Oceanography' he tries to bring important issues and interesting findings to the attention of the general public.
John spends half his time in North Yorkshire (UK) and the other half in Lot et Garonne (FR), and when living in France he takes a keen interest in the natural history of the area. John is keen to share his enthusiasm for plants and animals with anyone who will listen (or read!), and feels that it is important to present accurate and reliable information in a way that can be both understandable and interesting to the general reader.
John can become quite passionate about the way humans are affecting our environment!
Read some of John's Suite101 articles.
Latest Articles
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Narrowboat Handling in English Narrow Locks Single-handed
A safe way for one person to work through narrow locks on English canals.
Apr 19, 2012
- John Blatchford
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Honeybee Colony Complexity – the Evolution of a Superorganism
Individual bees react to their environment and the sum of their activities makes the hive behave as if it were a single creature.
Dec 15, 2011
- John Blatchford
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Giant Pandas at Edinburgh Zoo
Zoos need to remain commercially viable if they are to carry out their educational, research, and conservation functions.
Dec 4, 2011
- John Blatchford
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Horse Chestnut Trees in England Threatened by Moths
The horse chestnut leaf-miner is spreading across Great Britain and damaging trees. Will native predators be able to control it?
Nov 30, 2011
- John Blatchford
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Outdoor Experience and Environmental Concern
Children need to experience nature early on, and both they and adults are inspired by optimistic endeavours.
Sep 2, 2011
- John Blatchford
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Jellyfish Swarms
Stinging jellyfish are becoming more of a nuisance around the world, sometimes even killing bathers.
Sep 1, 2011
- John Blatchford
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White-tailed Eagles in Scotland
Birds released in 2011 carry red wing tags with white letters so the public can report sightings of individual birds.
Aug 30, 2011
- John Blatchford
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Feeding Birds in Winter can Alter Migration Routes
Blackcaps that breed in Germany are splitting into two groups - some winter in England, others in Spain.
Aug 27, 2011
- John Blatchford
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How Many Animal Species Exist
A new study suggests that the most life has yet to be discovered, and that most will be gone before we get to it.
Aug 25, 2011
- John Blatchford
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Camera Traps Informing Conservation Strategies
A global study has photographed thousands of elusive mammals at night in forest habitats.
Aug 23, 2011
- John Blatchford
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