School & Sixth Form Conservation Expeditions

Portugal
- Peneda-Gerês National Park is UNESCO recognized due to its cultural and biological significance
- Diverse range of flora and fauna such as an Iberian breed of wild horse, Iberian ibex, Iberian wolf, a range of raptors and endemic herpetofauna
- The Berlengas Natural Reserve are categorized by UNESCO as Biosphere Reserve
- An important stop for many migratory birds and a key location for nesting of bird species in the Iberian Peninsula
- Schools' Booklet
1-2 weeks
Portugal, Tourém & Peniche
2022 & 2023
Interests:
Marine & Terrestrial
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Malawi
- Study human-wildlife conflict and its effects on biodiversity
- Cultural exchange with local people in the Lilongwe area
- Learn to dive in Lake Malawi, which has a greater diversity of fish than any other lake on Earth
- Schools' Booklet
2 weeks
Malawi, Nkhata Bay, Lake Malawi & Lilongwe Research Camp
2023
Interests:
Marine & Terrestrial
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Fiji
- Be involved in the creation of the first large national park in Fiji
- Dive in the largest bay in the South Pacific
- Explore previously unsurveyed reefs
- Spend time with local Fijian communities and learn about the ecology of Pacific Islands
- Schools' Booklet
2 weeks
Fiji, Vusaratu Village, Natewa Camp, Moana Camp, Natewa Marine Research and Training Centre & Dakuniba Marine Camp
2022 & 2023
Interests:
Marine & Terrestrial
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Dominica
- Highest percentage of original vegetation on any Caribbean island
- Specific research on how climate change may affect tropical island species
- Combines whale watching and vulcanology with forest research and the chance to learn to dive
- Schools' Booklet
2 weeks
Dominica, Fort Shirley & Three Rivers Ecolodge
2022 & 2023
Interests:
Marine & Terrestrial
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Borneo
- Quantifying the carrying capacity of the reserve for orangutans
- Opportunity to live and work in a primary rainforest in Borneo
- Identifying the primate and predator (cat species, sun bears, civets) populations in the reserve
- Diving at a site with regular turtle, manta ray, and whale shark sightings
- Schools' Booklet
2 weeks
Indonesia, Borneo, Derawan Island, Lesan Protection Forest Camp & Lesan Dayak Village
2023
Interests:
Marine & Terrestrial
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Ecuador and the Galapagos
- Chance to combine the species rich forests of the Ecuadorian Amazon with the unique Galapagos island fauna
- Best opportunity to see many of the iconic Neotropical forest species
- Complete a course on the wildlife and ecology of the Galapagos Islands
- Schools' Booklet
2 weeks
Ecuador, Galapagos, Sani Research Camp, Jocotoco Reserve Camp & Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
2022 & 2023
Interests:
Marine & Terrestrial
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Madagascar
- 90% of all animals and plants found on Madagascar are endemic to the island
- Only 10% of original Madagascar forest coverage remains, so urgent need for conservation
- Unstudied coral reef systems at Nosy Be
- World's fourth largest island
- Schools' Booklet
2 weeks
Madagascar, Antafiameva, Mariarano, Nosy Be Marine Site & Matsedroy
2023
Interests:
Marine & Terrestrial
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Mexico
- The Selva Maya (Mayan Jungle) is the larges expanse of tropical forest outside of the amazon
- Calakmul is one of the two largest ancient Mayan ruined cities
- Best chance of seeing endangered species like jaguar
- Akumal has huge numbers of nesting turtles and a permanent population of green turtles
- Schools' Booklet
2 weeks
Mexico, Akumal & Calakmul
2022 & 2023
Interests:
Marine & Terrestrial
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Croatia
- Opportunity to work in the spectacular Krka river valley in an area with wolves, jackals and other keystone species
- Only European based expedition that provides the opportunity to combine marine and terrestrial research work
- Includes boat trip through the Adriatic Islands and the chance to work at Northern Dalmatia Marine Research Centre on the island of Silba
- Schools' Booklet
2 weeks
Croatia, Krka National Park & Silba
2022 & 2023
Interests:
Marine & Terrestrial
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South Africa Terrestrial & Marine
- The Opwall site with the most abundant terrestrial megafauna
- Opportunity to work on foot in a Big 5 reserve
- Diving in the UNESCO World Heritage site, iSimangaliso Wetland Park
- Schools' Booklet
2 weeks
South Africa, Balule, Dinokeng & Sodwana Bay
2023
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Marine & Terrestrial
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Indonesia – Coral Triangle
- In the centre of the Coral Triangle - the world's most biodiverse reefs
- Most published research site in the Coral Triangle
- Most developed Opwall site for conservation interventions with seaweed projects
- Schools' Booklet
2 weeks
Indonesia, Pantai Nirwana (Bau Bau) & Hoga Island Marine Station
2023
Interests:
Marine
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Indonesia – Wallacea
- In the centre of the Coral Triangle - the world's most biodiverse reefs
- Endemic rich forests with new species described and more still to be discovered
- Most published research site in the Coral Triangle and third most published terrestrial site in Sulawesi
- Most developed Opwall site for conservation interventions with carbon and seaweed projects
- Schools' Booklet
2 weeks
Indonesia, Central Buton Forest Camp, North Buton Forest Camp, South Buton Forest Camp, Pantai Nirwana (Bau Bau) & Hoga Island Marine Station
2023
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Marine & Terrestrial
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Honduras
- Largest number of forest research scientists and most published research site in Honduras
- In the top 50 most irreplaceable forest sites in the world
- Opwall's flagship Caribbean marine research site
- Home to Opwall's 3D modelling of coral reefs initiative
- Schools' Booklet
2 weeks
Honduras, Roatan, Utila, Base Camp, Buenos Aires & Satellite Camps
2022 & 2023
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Marine & Terrestrial
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Interests

Duration

Locations

Years

Availability

Portugal

1-2 weeks

Portugal, Tourém & Peniche

2022 & 2023

Interests:

Marine & Terrestrial

Malawi

2 weeks

Malawi, Nkhata Bay, Lake Malawi & Lilongwe Research Camp

2023

Interests:

Marine & Terrestrial

Fiji

2 weeks

Fiji, Vusaratu Village, Natewa Camp, Moana Camp, Natewa Marine Research and Training Centre & Dakuniba Marine Camp

2022 & 2023

Interests:

Marine & Terrestrial

Dominica

2 weeks

Dominica, Fort Shirley & Three Rivers Ecolodge

2022 & 2023

Interests:

Marine & Terrestrial

Borneo

2 weeks

Indonesia, Borneo, Derawan Island, Lesan Protection Forest Camp & Lesan Dayak Village

2023

Interests:

Marine & Terrestrial

Ecuador and the Galapagos

2 weeks

Ecuador, Galapagos, Sani Research Camp, Jocotoco Reserve Camp & Puerto Baquerizo Moreno

2022 & 2023

Interests:

Marine & Terrestrial

Madagascar

2 weeks

Madagascar, Antafiameva, Mariarano, Nosy Be Marine Site & Matsedroy

2023

Interests:

Marine & Terrestrial

Mexico

2 weeks

Mexico, Akumal & Calakmul

2022 & 2023

Interests:

Marine & Terrestrial

Croatia

2 weeks

Croatia, Krka National Park & Silba

2022 & 2023

Interests:

Marine & Terrestrial

South Africa Terrestrial & Marine

2 weeks

South Africa, Balule, Dinokeng & Sodwana Bay

2023

Interests:

Marine & Terrestrial

Indonesia – Coral Triangle

2 weeks

Indonesia, Pantai Nirwana (Bau Bau) & Hoga Island Marine Station

2023

Interests:

Marine

Indonesia – Wallacea

2 weeks

Indonesia, Central Buton Forest Camp, North Buton Forest Camp, South Buton Forest Camp, Pantai Nirwana (Bau Bau) & Hoga Island Marine Station

2023

Interests:

Marine & Terrestrial

Honduras

2 weeks

Honduras, Roatan, Utila, Base Camp, Buenos Aires & Satellite Camps