MAR COMMS (Marine Communications) helps organizations tell powerful ocean stories, build effective digital strategies, and engage audiences to advance marine conservation

Marine Science & Policy

James holds an MSc in Marine Systems and Policies from the University of Edinburgh (2016).   His work spans across multiple marine science and policy disciplines, biology and oceanography, such as the impacts of climate change on coral reefs, ocean acidification, locally-managed marine areas, marine plastics, deep-sea and high seas ecosystems.

Digital Communications

James has over 10 years’ experience in digital production, working globally as a consultant for governments, NGOs, multilateral organizations, and UN agencies. As an experienced project developer and manager, he worked creating videos, documentaries, writing reports, organized events, and campaigns.

Film

James holds a Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies from the University of Exeter (2007) and learned  filmmaking at the International Film School of Paris (2008). His work includes writing, producing and directing short and medium length films specifically about science and conservation issues.

Professional Scuba Diver

James has dived since he was age 8 in Corsica, where he pursued CMAS 1 star and 2-star certification. In 2011, he became a PADI Divemaster, and in 2015 a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor. In 2017, he trained and acquired the INPP 2B certificate with the French National Institute for Professional Scuba-diving. 

Personal

James grew up on the shores of Lake Léman, near Geneva, Switzerland. He was born in Paris in 1985 and holds British and French citizenships. He speaks English and French fluently and lives with his 2 sons in Christchurch, New Zealand.