Biography
Paul O'Dowd has developed his life-long passion for science and
nature into a career as a naturalist, educator and expedition leader specializing in tropical Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Paul began contributing to academic education programs through his
involvement with the outdoor education program in Victoria, Australia.
He is a guest lecturer in ecology, sustainability and eco-tourism for
various high schools and universities.
For two decades, Paul has led groups with wide ranging interests into
some of the remotest tropical destinations on Earth. As a freelance
naturalist, his clients include scientists, universities, film
companies, NGOs and tourists.
In the early nineties, Paul was developing and delivering nature
based educational tourism programs in Papua New Guinea. In both PNG and
Australia he has consulted in the development of tour content and
trained guides in the delivery of high level natural history material.
For the past five years Paul has delivered the rainforest ecology and
sustainability component of the AUIP Australian program in Cape
Tribulation.
NEW FLASH:
Paul was recently the base camp manager for the BBC Natural History
Unit expedition to the Southern Highlands province of Papua New Guinea.
The expedition lead lead to the discovery of new species of giant rat
weighing 1.5 kilograms (3.3 pounds).
CLICK HERE to read the CNN news story.
CLICK HERE hear to listen to the story broadcast by the Guardian UK.
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