Scientist, Author, and Presenter, Gloria is also a master scuba diver, sailor, and filmmaker. She takes a video camera underwater when diving, and enjoys editing her original films of bizarre and fascinating marine life. She has worked as a science educator, consultant, and educational advisor - helping to train science teachers on how to teach 'exciting science'. Gloria now travels the world lecturing and teaching young and old about our incredible planet and its amazing sea life. Gloria also visits schools as the 'WeirdFish Lady' to lead underwater adventure days, and talks about her children's books.In her non-fiction book "The Amazing World Beneath the Waves", Gloria shares her enthusiasm and love of the sea and explains the world of oceanography in non-scientific language. making it accessible to the general reader. The book contains wonderful photographs and gives readers an insight into the fascinating underwater world of our planet's oceans. Suitable for ages 10 to 110. Gloria's children's fiction series - The Lucy Morgan Adventures (for 8-12-year-olds) were first published in 2020. The series comprises 1. Eye of the Turtle, 2, The Secrets of the Shallows, and 3. The Hidden Cave. These adventure stories follow Lucy and her friends Jack and Solomon, as they scuba-dive in the Caribbean sea. The plots of these adventure stories help 8-12 year-olds understand the environment of the oceans, and through Lucy's courage and compassion, children can learn how to make a difference to the lives of ocean wildlife."These books are an original concept combining adventure stories with real science knowledge. Children will be fascinated by the underwater world of beautiful creatures and the dangers of diving. They'll relate to the friendships and compassion using the characters as role models. Exceptional books" (School Library Manager)The FishyTales Storybooks are for little people aged 3-6 years. The series began in 2020 with 'Logan the Lobster' (June 2020), and 'Prickle the Pufferfish' (October 2020). The third book 'Ravi the Ray', joined the family in September 2022. These stories are entertaining, informative and a good introduction to the diverse life in the oceans. They are tales which deal with a wide variety of moral values, feelings and other aspects of personal and social well-being. Great for parents and teachers to share with youngsters with lots of starting points for discussion. A new non-fiction book '50 Fabulous Facts about Ocean Creatures' was launched in December 2021. Gloria is also the lead writer with 'Footprint to the Future', a publisher which aims to help everyone learn about Planet Earth. The 'Ocean World Teacher's Resource' provides resources for teachers who work within the 6-12 age group. Find out more or contact Gloria at - www.barnettauthor.co.ukRead more about this authorRead less about this author