I am a marine scientist/ artist deeply drawn to conveying the beauty of our natural world through illustration. I have worked on several wildlife magazine designs and social media cards, and have a talent for doodling that children love! I am an emerging artist and would like to expand my portfolio to new projects and styles.…

Maya Mortensen

I am a marine scientist/ artist deeply drawn to conveying the beauty of our natural world through illustration. I have worked on several wildlife magazine designs and social media cards, and have a talent for doodling that children love! I am an emerging artist and would like to expand my portfolio to new projects and styles.…

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I am a marine scientist/ artist deeply drawn to conveying the beauty of our natural world through illustration. I have worked on several wildlife magazine designs and social media cards, and have a talent for doodling that children love! I am an emerging artist and would like to expand my portfolio to new projects and styles.

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Language

English
Fluent
Danish
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Wilder Coast Trainee at Tees Valley Wildlife Trust
April 1, 2023 - April 30, 2023
Illustrated and wrote two published ocean conservation articles in the Wild Tees magazine‎.
Communications and Knowledge Management Intern at United Nations Environment Programme
August 4, 2025 - Present
Illustrated designs for social media cards. Implementing scientific background to create informative digital content and taking an ‎editorial role for official publications.‎ Core communications team, managing website content, event coverage and social ‎media releases. ‎
Teaching Assistant at Newcastle University Marine "Splashdown" Summer School
July 21, 2023 - September 2, 2023
Designed an accessible and science-based programme with 3 co-teachers to engage ‎children (aged 8-18) with local marine environments.‎ Taught classes of 30 children about local habitats in the North Sea through scientific ‎exploration and arts and crafts.‎

Education

Bachelor of Science with Honours in Marine Biology at Newcastle University
September 20, 2021 - June 14, 2024
Key modules: Environmental Policy, Conservation Strategies, Public Engagement in Science.‎ Bachelor thesis: Demographic disparities in attitudes towards environmental stewardship ‎regarding plastic pollution in the marine environment.‎ I focused on how best to tailor communications strategies for impact in raising awareness on environmental issues, including understanding poignant imagery and information distribution techniques.

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Education, Non-Profit Organization
    paper Safari, December 2025
    Personal commission. Pencil on paper. illustrator…
    uniE621 Rochers de Naye, Switzerland
    Personal commission, December 2025. Pencil on paper. illustrator…
    uniE621 Wild Tees Magazine: Oystercatchers
    Published articles on ocean conservation topics, all illustrations by me. illustrator infographic…
    uniE621 Wild Tees Magazine: Dolphins
    Two published infographic articles on ocean conservation topics in the Wild Tees Magazine. illustrator infographic…
    uniE621 World Glaciers Day
    Social media cards background for International Day campaign. illustrator…
    uniE621 Marine Biodiversity Day
    Social media card background for International Day campaign. illustrator…