Megan Ewald
Science Writer
Science changes the world when people understand it.
About
Megan Ewald is a freelance science journalist based in Seattle, Washington. She is interested in how humans connect and clash with nature, as well as marine ecology, toxicology, and community-based conservation. Manatees also have a special place in her heart.
Megan has a Master of Arts in Science Writing from Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies from the State University of New York College of Environmental Sciences and Forestry. She also served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Malawi working in food security and gender equality.
During the day, Megan works as a communicator at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) making the science of sustainable seafood accessible to the public.
Freelance Journalism
Africa’s manatees are highly elusive. A new DNA test promises to reveal their presence, Science
How to Build a Better Campfire in the Great Outdoors, Sierra Magazine
Sharpshooting for Science: Studying Whales with Remote Biopsy, The Maritime Executive
An Oil Spill’s Silver Lining: The 30th Anniversary of OPA 90, The Maritime Executive
Nyengu, Time, Weather, and Seasons in Malawi, Tamarind
Recipes from the Heartland, Flyway
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