Kathryn Curzon

13/08/2025

Thank you for interviewing me The Press Stuff 🙏🏼 Six weeks to go until I start studying at the University of Oxford 📚 🖊️ 🥳

It’s such a privilege and I can’t wait to begin.

From her remote home in the Marlborough Sounds, Kathryn Curzon hopes to hone her craft and become an author.

30/01/2025

I’ve worked from home for a decade but, as a lifelong townie, I’ve never lived further than a 10-minute drive from the shops. Now, my nearest town is a two-hour drive away, and I underestimated how much that would change my life.

Interested in what it’s like living so deep in nature? Check out my latest article in Stuff 😊🌳 🌊

Nature is your neighbour, but a well-stocked toolbox and handy husband became the best allies.

27/01/2025

Tramping 100km over seven days through the Greenstone, Caples, and Routeburn tracks was an experience that tested my limits and reshaped my perspective on resilience and the human spirit.

As a novice hiker carrying 14kg of gear and food, I faced highs and lows that taught me lessons I’ll carry for life.

Here are the top 10 things I learned on this brilliant, and often ridiculous, journey 🏔🥾☀️

As a novice hiker carrying 14kg of gear and food, I faced highs and lows that taught me lessons I’ll carry for life.

20/01/2025

It's summer and the sun is out (for now lol) ...time for an adventure?!🤩

Aotearoa and its neighbouring waters are home to some of the most awe-inspiring marine life experiences in the world.

Whether you want to snorkel with manta rays or swim alongside humpback whales, whale sharks, or dolphins, these family-friendly trips offer bucket-list encounters with ocean giants.

Here are nine incredible marine adventures in our backyard, complete with tips on the best times to go and what to expect.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/360535177/nine-incredible-marine-life-experiences-aotearoas-backyard

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Aotearoa and its neighbouring waters are home to some of the most awe-inspiring marine life experiences in the world.

12/09/2024

Magdalena Bay is a remote destination off the coast of Baja California that offers a bucket-list experience for snorkelers and freedivers. Want to witness one of nature’s most incredible spectacles? Find out more in my article for California Diver Magazine 🤿

https://californiadiver.com/experiencing-mexicos-sardine-run-at-magdalena-bay-908/

09/09/2024

The challenge and exhilaration of swimming in nature provide a unique way to hone your skills, push your limits, and connect with the environment. However, mastering open-water swimming requires more than just strong swimming abilities.

In this article for Zoggs UK, I explore all you need to know about open-water swimming, so you can get out there and explore with confidence! 💪

https://www.zoggs.com/en_GB/news/post/open-water/outdoor-swim-uk/

28/08/2024

Thank you for the mention SCUBA Travel ♥️

19/04/2024

Diving into the warm, blue waters of Cabo Pulmo, Mexico is like stepping back into a time when our ocean ecosystems were exactly as they ought to be - teeming with life, untouched, and wild.

However, it wasn’t always like that…

Cabo Pulmo has transformed from a struggling fishing community to a beacon of marine conservation and a world-class dive destination.

As we face the global climate and biodiversity crises, you need look no further than this small, unassuming community to find hope for a future where nature and humanity can thrive.

Read my latest article for Forest and Bird Magazine to find out more 👇

https://www.kathryncurzon.com/blog/diving-in-mexico-a-beacon-of-hope

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12/02/2024

Few divers know about Mexico’s sardine run yet it is an impressive display of nature’s raw power and offers incredible megafauna encounters!

In my latest article for SCUBA Travel, I share my top reasons why Mexico’s sardine run should be on every ocean lover's wish list 🤩

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Few divers know about Mexico’s sardine run yet it rivals its equivalent in South Africa and is an incredible display, not just for the sardines but the sealions, dolphins and even whales that come to share the feast.

16/01/2024

With an abundance of marine megafauna, the Socorro Islands are on the wish lists of many divers. But being remote, they can be challenging to dive.

So, how do you prepare for a trip to the Socorro Islands? 🤔

In my latest article for The Scuba News, I share my top tips so you can be safe, have fun, and leave your dive nerves at home! 🙌

https://www.thescubanews.com/2024/01/15/how-to-get-ready-to-dive-the-socorro-islands/

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With friendly manta rays and an abundance of marine megafauna, the Socorro Islands are on the wish lists of many divers

06/01/2024

Spanning up to 8m from wingtip to wingtip and weighing up to 2400kg, giant oceanic mantas are enormous! They are also one of the smartest animals on Earth 😍

To say I was excited about going diving with these mantas is a huge understatement. But first, we had to get to the place they call home; the remote Revillagigedo archipelago....

Read all about it in my latest article for Stuff.co.nz here:

https://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/experiences/133524557/i-went-diving-with-the-smartest-fish-in-the-ocean-it-was-life-changing

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To say I was excited about going diving with giant mantas is a huge understatement.

22/12/2023

It’s always exciting to see my work featured, thank you MARES - just add water 🌊🙏🏼

I’m not the best at remembering to share my articles on here as I’m busy with client work….better late than never? 🙈

Merry Christmas everyone 🎄🤿💙

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