Gloria Barnett

Gloria Barnett is an award-winning author whose books bring the wonders of the ocean, science and the natural world to readers of all ages. Her writing combines scientific expertise, first-hand adventure and a passion for helping young people understand and protect our planet.

Her books include accessible non-fiction guides to oceans and climate change, environmental and adventure fiction for readers aged eight to thirteen, and inspiring early-years stories for children aged three to six. Through them she encourages curiosity, invites questions and introduces young readers to the extraordinary world beneath the waves.

A master scuba diver, sailor and underwater videographer, Gloria draws on more than thirty years of hands-on experience exploring the world’s seas, which gives her writing an authentic voice and reflects her long commitment to ocean conservation.

Known to thousands of schoolchildren as “The Weird Fish Lady”, Gloria is a science education consultant, former Science Lead Teacher and educational adviser. Whether she is writing fiction, non-fiction or stories for younger children, her mission is the same: to inspire the next generation to understand, value and protect our planet, beginning with its remarkable, life-filled oceans.

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