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A day in the life learning to dive on Hoga Island

A day in the life learning to dive on Hoga Island

By Thea Hjertholm

First a little back story. I came to Hoga Island after spending a week in the rainforest. My body did not react well to the humidity, and I have never been so sweaty before in my life. So just coming to Hoga…

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My Experience in South Africa

My Experience in South Africa

By Léa Salem

Prior to coming to South Africa with Operation Wallacea, I was apprehending going to the wildlife part of the country. However, after the warm welcome that the staff of the Somkhanda Reserve and Sodwana Bay offered us, as well as the amazing…

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Discovering a new passion in Croatia

Discovering a new passion in Croatia

By Raman Nijiar

Hello everyone, I have had the incredible privilege of being a research assistant for a month in Krka National Park in Croatia. It has been the experience of a lifetime as it has helped widen my skill set, expanded my horizons and…

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The Expedition Mindset

The Expedition Mindset

By Erin Ricaloglu

My name is Erin, and I recently returned from my two-week Terrestrial and Marine trip in Honduras. What made this trip so memorable to me was my mindset during and in my reflections following it. Embracing change and challenge allows experiences like…

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A dip into nature

A dip into nature

By Mimi Habib

I love a little dip into nature. Knepp was like a mental spa but the treatments comprised flapjack wars and inflatable mattresses. I felt incredibly connected – to the people I met, the animals, the land, the plants… I never felt impassioned…

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Photo Competition 2023 Winners!

Photo Competition 2023 Winners!

By Olivia Farman

The 8th annual Opwall Photo competition has come to end – and with over 160 entries and thousands of votes we have our winners! How the photo competition works Each person could enter two photos, but they had to have been taken…

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An unforgettable moment of magic in Honduras

An unforgettable moment of magic in Honduras

By Eliza Kidd

I spent six of the most incredible weeks of my life in Honduras this summer. It is almost impossible to decide which of the many experiences to include in this blog, ranging from heartwarming to adrenaline-inducing. Instead, I will share with you…

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My journey with Operation Wallacea

My journey with Operation Wallacea

By Becca Orange

Ever since I can remember I have always been fascinated with the natural world, whether it was searching for minibeasts in my garden, watching birds come to the feeders or waking up at the crack of dawn to explore the nearby woods….

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What Makes an Opwall School Trip so Special?

What Makes an Opwall School Trip so Special?

By Fran Anderson

What Makes an Opwall School Trip So Special? Operation Wallacea is a conservation research organisation that runs award-winning biodiversity research expeditions, helping students and volunteers from around the world to gain valuable experience in research. We have spent nearly 30 years working…

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Staff Spotlight – Verónica Pereira!

Staff Spotlight – Verónica Pereira!

By Verónica Pereira

I have been in close contact with nature since I was a kid so when the time came to decide about my career path, I was sure that I wanted to study Biology. Unsurprisingly during my first year of University I discovered…

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Bird Point Counts in South Africa

Bird Point Counts in South Africa

By Storm Borum

Bird Point Count Sampling Techniques Sampling setup The bird point count starts early in the morning, just after dawn when the birds are the most active and vocal. We are driven out to our study site and set up our starting point…

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Kaleidoscopes in Krka

Kaleidoscopes in Krka

By Bitsy Pout

Croatia is home to Krka National Park, which boasts 109 km2 of beautiful mediterranean landscape that supports thousands of flora and fauna, including the second highest density of lavender in Europe. This contributes to the large number of pollinators in the area,…

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