It sounds a bit too good to be true to say that you get to spend your summers hunting for new species in one of the worlds most unique habitats, but that’s exactly what Dr Brogan Pett is doing with spiders in…

Growing some of your own food offers many benefits including fresher, more nutrient dense produce, saving money, and can help your mental and physical wellbeing while boosting sustainability by cutting transport of foods and food waste. Growing your own food teaches valuable…

My origin story is much the same as many zoologists these days: David Attenborough documentaries during my formative years. Mesmerised by the species on screen and the wild, remote environments they called home, I knew I wanted to see and experience it…

We are proud to see the University of Essex and Universitas Hasanuddin renew their long-standing MoU to scale up marine science, capacity building, and tech-driven reef monitoring across Southeast Asia. Highlights included guest lectures showcasing Operation Wallacea survey methods and new tools…

I look back at my season in Honduras as the Marine Site Manager as the most significant couple of months in my life so far. That is no overstatement. Coming into it I had no full-time job and no clear path to…

Picture this: a remote island paradise with pristine white beaches, lush jungles, and cosy huts overlooking the ocean. A passionate team of instructors and conservationists from all corners of the globe surrounds you. Diving into the crystal-clear water, you’re greeted by a…

Testing new methods to study reptile thermal ecology – PhD adventures of another PhD student in Mexico   It’s been a while since you’ve heard all about my PhD dreams of studying the thermal ecology of the dwarf caimans in the Peruvian…

Knepp Estate Intensive farming of Knepp Estate left ecosystem functionality in tatters, however, since rewilding of the 3500 acres began in 2002, this has gradually recovered. But how do we know this? The answer, lots of ecological surveys! Monitoring of the diversity…

This summer I had the unique opportunity to work as a habitat surveyor with Operation Wallacea (OpWall) at the Knepp Estate, a pioneering rewilding project in the UK.  It was a highly rewarding experience. Not only did I feel I was providing…

We need to allow ourselves to not be where we thought we would be! We need to remember that we are all different, and have different skills, strengths and passions. We need to be open to change and learn to dance with…