When we think about wildlife, most of us think about tropical rainforests and coral reefs, where biodiversity is high and species are super colourful. Lots of us have been overlooking the incredible species that can be seen just on our doorstep. An…

I spent my first week of the Opwall Expedition with some of my biology class, as well as other schools, in Krka National Park in Croatia, where I was able to take part in many different surveys as well as experience living…

What is an ecologist? Ecology is the study of the relationship between natural habitats and the organisms that live there. Using site surveys, abundance data and species preferences, ecologists are able to determine the health and biological importance of different areas and…

My trip to South Africa with Operation Wallacea will definitely be one of the highlights of my life! I arrived in Durban and an Opwall staff member was ready to pick us up and take us to our location. Our campsite was…

For many volunteers, travelling to the expedition site is the first time that they travel a long distance alone. This can be intimidating but it really doesn’t need to be! Use the tips below to feel more confident with your travel plans:…

There are over 24 000 species of insect in the UK. This might sound like a lot but worldwide there are over 1.2 identified species, and still many yet to be discovered. To put this in perspective – there are around 6…

It took 3 planes + 14 hours in a van to get to our camp in the forest, where we spent a week without any contact with the rest of the world (and half of the group without suitcases). A week of…

I spent my first week with Opwall in Krka National Park. I was looking forward to this experience as it was my first time ever being involved in such a valuable and important project. Since the first day, the staff members have…

Welcome to our new blog series, where we will take a closer look at some of the incredible and fascinating research carried out at OpWall sites around the world. Scientific research is right at the heart of what Operation Wallacea does, and…

Are you a passionate wildlife conservationist hoping to develop your experience and knowledge for a career through heading to university? As compulsory education comes to an end, deciding where to take yourself next is an unnerving but exciting time. The saying ‘The…

Rewilding is becoming more and more popular and well-known as an approach to conservation. But what does rewilding actually mean, who supports it and how can you get involved?   Defining Rewilding Rewilding is a type of ecological restoration aimed at increasing…

A carbon footprint is a representation of the total volume of greenhouse gas emissions that result from a person’s everyday activities. These emissions build up in the atmosphere and contribute to global warming. If we are going to limit the impacts of…