Swimming

Since 2021, swimming has heavily influenced my writing (and my life in general). Below are some examples of articles and presentations I’ve done to share stories of ocean swims and marine conservation. In 2024 I graduated with a Master of Science in Society (including science communication and marine biology). I also write an ad-hoc Substack newsletter called Shona Swims and run a podcast called Swim Chats. In late 2024 I qualified as a certified SwimMastery coach.

Different strokes

I described the unique, ever-changing beauty of swim spots along the Miramar Peninsula.

Swimming for sanity

I embarked on an eye-opening journey of wild swimming – the kind that doesn’t cease when the weather turns cold.

A little kelp from my friends

A group of swimmers visited a seaweed restoration site in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, and were amazed by the power of algae.