Lizzie Daly - учёный, исследователь, телеведущая и режиссёр-документалист с сильной привязанностью к дикой природе и активной деятельностью в области сохранения природы. Её профессиональная траектория объединяет научную подготовку, полевые исследования в экстремальных условиях, съёмку под водой и «топсайд» кинематографию, выступления на крупных фестивалях и общественную деятельность в качестве посла нескольких природоохранных организаций.
Ранние годы и формирование интереса к дикой природе
Lizzie Daly’s journey in wildlife biology began at just six years old when she decided she wanted to study elephants. This early passion shaped her academic and professional path. Growing up in Wales, often the coast was my playground and so over the years I've grown a real connection with the sea. I was six years old when I knew I wanted to be an elephant scientist. That was first and foremost, and for me, the passion for the natural world has been instilled in me since I was young. As is the case for so many naturalists. It came from my family. You know, they didn't come from a science background. But they always took me hiking and backpacking across the UK, sometimes we'd go to France and Spain and it would always be done on a very tight budget.
Образование и академическая карьера
After completing her undergraduate degree at the University of Exeter, Lizzie pursued a research master’s at the University of Bristol and is currently completing a part-time PhD at Swansea University. After completing her undergraduate degree at the University of Exeter, I wanted to continue my journey as a scientist and so went onto study a Research Masters at Bristol University. I am now completing a part time PhD at Swansea University using tag technology to better understand movements of wild animals in changing landscapes. Her doctoral research employs tag technology to study the movement of wild animals in changing landscapes. To further the impact she can have, Lizzie is currently completing her PhD at Swansea University, where she is using tag technology to better understand the movements of wild animals in changing landscapes.
Научно-исследовательская работа
As an adventurer and scientist, Lizzie has pushed the boundaries of exploration, undertaking numerous expeditions in extreme environments, including the Arctic Circle. Experience includes filming Musk Oxen in Norway, Killer whales in Skjervoy and running 140km solo across Finland in the depths of winter. Her work in these remote regions includes filming wildlife such as musk oxen and killer whales while documenting the impacts of a changing polar climate. As an adventurer and scientist, Lizzie has pushed the boundaries of exploration, undertaking numerous expeditions in extreme environments, including the Arctic Circle. In terms of the terrain, it was through a national park and the point of it was to talk about changing environments and the local Sami culture there has hundreds of names for different types of snow.
Экспедиции и приключения
A much sought-after speaker, Lizzie has a wealth of experience on wildlife filmmaking and adventuring as well as a unique perspective into being a woman in STEM, resilience and the power of storytelling. As well as a scientist and film maker, you are also a bit of and adventurer. You ran 140km solo in temperatures reaching -35 degrees in the Finnish Arctic Circle, which is an incredible feat. This was in January of this year, it was a solo challenge and a short film is actually going to come out later this year and an article on it about my experience. I actually didn't see a lot of wildlife. It was very much the depths of winter, with lots of darkness, and a lot of snow. It was pretty difficult. I had push boundaries, it was a really brilliant experience. I got just a touch of frostbite and a cut on my face, my water froze, I had to go back on myself a lot of the time.
There’s something about the depths, the mood, the colours, the wildlife. It’s where I've had the most thrilling and also most devastating shoots experiences, you know, seeing things like large aggregations of Whales, Orca, feeding, breaching. I've seen an Orca literally out of the water, full body, like 30 metres away from me, it was unbelievable. But this is also a place where I've seen Polar Bears jumping from fjord to fjord because there’s no more glaciers to cross.
Морская съёмка и исследования побережья
In 2019, her viral encounter with a giant barrel jellyfish while diving off Cornwall highlighted her commitment to marine conservation. You also filmed Humpback Whales and Orca underwater in Arctic Norway, filmed in Antarctica and led offshore Blue Sharks trips in the Celtic Deep. There’s so much we don't know about that stretch of water and who migrates past it but what we do know is there is an insane amount of marine life. You know, Fin Whales feeding, Blue Sharks, Thresher Sharks, I saw three species of shark in a day. That’s on my coastline, you know. Lots of people don’t realise we have that here. Incredibly important, international recognised seabirds live and travel across this stretch of water such as Manx Shearwaters and Puffins and Guillemots.
Творческая и телевизионная карьера
Her credits span BBC One, BBC Two, CBBC, National Geographic, Animal Planet, Love Nature, and Sky TV. With a host of presenting credits to her name, including hosting the 2023 IFAW Awards and the 2022 Panda Awards at the Wildscreen Festival, Lizzie is a passionate and engaging speaker. She has also contributed to BBC’s The One Show, Curious Creatures, Winterwatch, and Nature’s Greatest Mysteries for Animal Planet. 2024 was a landmark year: Lizzie released Jaguar Journals (Love Nature & Sky TV), travelled to the Pantanal to uncover jaguar life, and co-hosted Aneeshwar and Lizzie Go Wild on CBeebies. She is currently hosting a groundbreaking elephant series on Sri Lanka to be released on 2026 and recently fronted Deep Dive North America for Love Nature (2025), a follow-up to Deep Dive Australia (Sky TV, 2024).
Позиции, награды и общественная деятельность
Now an Academic Teaching and Outreach Fellow at Swansea University, Lizzie is also an Ambassador for the Jane Goodall Institute and the Marine Conservation Society. Lizzie Daly is an adventurer, explorer, and wildlife biologist whose passion to protect our wild spaces and care for our oceans has led her to conduct research and make wildlife films all over the world. Lizzie was recently awarded an honorary doctorate in recognition of her contribution to conservation and science communication. On receiving her honorary doctorate, Lizzie said: “This award is an incredible honour, as Swansea University has been a huge part of my journey as a scientist, and also as somebody who is very passionate about the natural world and wanting to showcase what we have here in Wales.
Посолства и партнёрства
- Ambassador for the Jane Goodall Institute UK
- Ambassador for the Marine Conservation Society
- First Female Patron of ORCA (упомянуто как значимая роль)
Публичные выступления и обучение
A much sought-after speaker, Lizzie has a wealth of experience on wildlife filmmaking and adventuring as well as a unique perspective into being a woman in STEM, resilience and the power of storytelling. Having previously delivered talks for global giants including Google, Adidas and Huawei, Lizzie is a popular choice if you’re looking for an engaging and passionate speaker. She also has extensive experience as a interviewer, having worked with the likes of Jane Goodall, Steve Backshall and former US Vice-President Al Gore. Lizzie Daly's official speaking topics are listed below:
- Women in STEM
- Adventuring in the Wild
- Making an Impact through Science and Storytelling
- Preserving our Planet
- Achieving Success
- Bettering your Mental and Physical Health
Отзывы организаторов и участников
"Lizzie's enthusiasm and energy resonated with the children; the videos and images shared were simply stunning and ensured a captivated audience of young and old alike. Away from the stage and talking one-to-one, Lizzie is just as passionate about wildlife as if she were in front of a camera and live broadcasting. Terrific!" - Lawrence Collins, Headteacher at Heathfield Knoll School
"Lizzie was great; she was incredibly engaging and very personable. We had a fairly tight session duration allocated for her, which she navigated perfectly, pulling the audience in and creating a subtle yet natural connection with the overall event message and concept. 5 stars!" - Cogs and Marvel
"Lizzie’s talk was brilliant. Really engaging and inspiring, and she pitched it perfectly for the audience. They really enjoyed hearing her tips on how to get into wildlife filmmaking, and she peppered it with loads of exciting video clips - which was brilliant. Many of the participants said that it was the highlight of the 3-day event, and I really appreciated the fact that she stuck around for so long afterwards to take selfies and chat with the young people." - People & Wildlife Manager, North Wales Wildlife Trust
Ключевые проекты и хронология (избранное)
| Год | Проект / Действие |
|---|---|
| 2019 | Вирусная встреча с гигантской медузой-баррелем у побережья Корнуолла |
| 2019-2021 | Работа над Weatherman Walking |
| 2022 | Завершила 140km соло-пробег в Финском Арктическом круге |
| 2022 | Ведущая Panda Awards на Wildscreen Festival |
| 2023 | Ведущая церемонии IFAW Awards в Лондоне; Presenting “Deep Dive Australia” |
| 2024 | Опубликована “Life in the Wild”; Hosted “Jaguar Journals”; награждена почётным докторантом Swansea University |
| 2025 | Fronted Deep Dive North America (Love Nature) |
Подход к науке, кино и просвещению
I love bringing science to life in the environment. It's this kind of cross-section between my role as a scientist and my role as a filmmaker or storyteller. Getting people excited by science is an absolutely amazing feeling because there’s still this massive difference between these two worlds. The best way I think you can do that is through a journey or taking somebody away into a place that's unknown, new areas of science, things like that. Adventure and exploration is the exciting vessel to be able to convey the most important stories about science, which for me, are the absolute fundamental underpinning of our understanding of what we need to do to protect our environment.
Практические советы для будущих исследователей и путешественников
Have a very clear understanding of what you're going on an expedition for. I think there are lots of ways that you can really almost prepare yourself as an individual before you go on an adventure or an expedition a lot that comes with just basic stuff, like, connecting with others who may be able to bring skill, understanding or knowledge to your expedition, whether that's with them being on it, or just, you know, you asking them, giving them a call and being like, Hey, what're your thoughts on this? I think that's a really important part of it. Don’t be defined by the barriers of what you read on social media and things which could be considered stereotypes. Be curious, and build up.
Где и как искать её материалы и выступления
With a host of presenting credits to her name, including hosting the 2023 IFAW Awards and the 2022 Panda Awards at the Wildscreen Festival, Lizzie is a passionate and engaging speaker. Having previously delivered talks for global giants including Google, Adidas and Huawei, Lizzie is a popular choice if you’re looking for an engaging and passionate speaker. How to hire Lizzie Daly: Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Lizzie Daly for your next event, today.