Marine Ecologist and Coastal Guide specializing in Atlantic and Pacific maritime environments. Expert in oceanography, tidal dynamics, and ethical marine wildlife observation.
Born in a Nova Scotia fishing village and currently researching on Vancouver Island, Liam MacNeil possesses a dual-coast perspective on Canada's oceans. A marine biologist with 14 years of field experience, he has worked as a naturalist on whale-watching vessels and a guide on the rigorous West Coast Trail. Liam’s expertise covers the technical dangers of coastal exploration, from reading tide tables in the Bay of Fundy to preventing cold water shock in glacial lakes. He is passionate about sustainable seafood, teaching readers how to source lobster and fish directly from wharves while understanding the ecological impact. His content combines scientific rigor with the practical knowledge needed to navigate slippery intertidal zones and unpredictable maritime weather safely.