Nell Hamilton is a coastal ecologist, environmental educator, naturalist, wildlife writer and ecological gardener. With a Masters in Tropical Marine Ecology from Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, and Permaculture Design Certificate from the Practical Permaculture Institute Zanzibar, Nell has an international career in conservation and environmental education. She has lived and worked in Zanzibar for 12 years working and consulting on a variety of programmes, to raise awareness and understanding of environmental issues and advocate across sectors for wildlife, ecological land use planning and environmental sustainability.