Professional Expedition Leader Brad Climpson has lived and worked in tropical Australia for the last 25 years. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree (Marine Biology/Zoology) at James Cook University, Townsville. With the nearby Great Barrier Reef serving as both playground and laboratory, Brad developed an intimate knowledge of how complex marine ecosystems systems work.

Brad began his career aboard expedition ships as a Marine Biologist in northern Australia in the late 1990s and since then, his passion for the underwater world has taken him to a wide range of exotic destinations from “right next door” Papua New Guinea, and as far as the polar regions including Antarctica.  

While an expert on the marine environment, Brad also has a strong interest in terrestrial fauna and he has trekked through dense rainforests and vast tundra to view exotic animals in the home locations of the many exotic destinations he has visited.  His jovial and easy-going nature combine with his hard-won experience to produce talented and popular naturalist.

A natural leader and a great addition onboard any vessel, Brads experience with remote tropical coastal operations has provided meaningful insights for guests and crew alike.  An accomplished scuba diver, underwater photographer and experienced boat handler, Brad has a passion for interacting with nature and sharing his knowledge with fellow travelers.