Rebecca Giggs is an award-winning Australian author whose work explores humanity's evolving relationship with animals amid ecological crises and technological transformation. Her critically acclaimed debut nonfiction book, "Fathoms: The World in the Whale," was published in 2020 by Simon & Schuster in the US and Scribe in Australia and the UK. Giggs' writing has appeared in prestigious publications such as The Atlantic, Granta, The New York Times Magazine, and Griffith Review, as well as anthologies including Best Australian Science Writing and Best Australian Essays.
Known for her lyrical yet scientifically grounded prose, Giggs examines themes ranging from marine biology to interspecies connections. Her essays investigate diverse subjects such as jellyfish swarms, sea turtles adapting to heatwaves, the historical use of leeches as weather predictors, and the social bonds among cattle. She writes primarily from Whadjuk Noongar country in Western Australia, acknowledging the unceded sovereignty of Aboriginal lands. Giggs' work bridges environmental concerns with cultural narratives, offering fresh perspectives on ecological interdependence.