My Bio
Marine Zoology Post Grad. Sustainability Advocate. Conservation Campaigner
Bio
Hey, I’m Tom. I was born in 1990 and grew up in Royal Windsor, spending most of my free time exploring nearby woods, fields and the coast in search of animals and plants. From rock pools at Hope Gap to fallen logs in Windsor Great Park, I was always hunting for the next creature to discover. When I couldn’t find any animals, I’d be nose-deep in a book about everything from cuttlefish and manta rays to birds of paradise and tree frogs. The stranger and more unusual the species, the more fascinated I became.
I’m now a fully qualified Zoology graduate from the Royal Holloway University of London where I have successfully been accepted for an MSc by Research commencing as of September 2023.
Areas of Interests for Research
My interests include animal behaviour, with a particular fascination in inter- & intraspecies communication, most notably interactions within the marine environment. I have a keen interest in marine biodiversity and ecosystems with an agenda of the conservation of marine habitats and the species inhabiting them. Research in ecology and population dynamics of tropical coral reefs is my main focus, in order to better understand the intricacy of these biodiverse and crucial aquatic environments.
Terrestrial interests include herpetofauna studies looking at polymorphisms in tropical frog species, with attention to Dendrobates, Agalychnis and Polypedates spp. and the evolution of extreme animal physiology observed in taxa such as Anura and Serpentes. Additionally, an unquenchable fascination with the life histories and diversity of Gekkonidae (most notably Phelsuma spp.) and their toe-pad nano-structures and colourful patterning. is a further area of research I intend to study.
Proud & Longstanding Member
Sea Shepherd
It all begins with a decision to protect what cannot speak for itself. Sea Shepherd Conservation Society is a global marine conservation organisation dedicated to defending ocean wildlife and preserving fragile ecosystems. From intercepting illegal fishing operations to protecting endangered species and supporting marine research, their work operates on the front lines of conservation. What sets Sea Shepherd apart is its direct-action approach—combining science, strategy, and unwavering commitment to safeguard our seas. By supporting their mission, you become part of a movement that refuses to stand by while our oceans face increasing threats. This is about more than awareness; it’s about action, impact, and ensuring a future for marine life.
Sir David Attenborough
“I have in my life, had the honour of meeting Sir David Attenborough on several occasions. I felt compelled to add this anecdote as it fundamentally, from a particular moment, changed my life”.
During my early teens, I experienced a period of confusion, loneliness, and a lack of direction. In hindsight, it's clear that I was struggling with poor mental health, but at the time, I wasn't aware of what was happening or how to manage it.
In hindsight, one man’s voice and the comforting audio and visual magic of “Blue Planet”, ‘The Life of Mammals’ and several years later, “Life in Cold Blood” really brought me comfort. From that day, I had a newfound respect and admiration for a man who in my eyes is not only a national treasure but perhaps the most important man of our time.
He has had the privilege (his words, not mine) of travelling to most places on earth, witnessed most if not all of nature’s beauty and wonder and used his platform to do all he can to raise awareness of global warming, the devasting impact to biodiversity and bringing hope where there seems to be none. Sir David Attenborough is by all accounts my idol and role model and feel compelled to say thank you!
“If I had my life to live over again, I would have made a rule to read some poetry and listen to some music at least once every week.” “A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life.”
— Charles Darwin