Operation Wallacea

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Join us on Tuesday 15th October at 1pm and 6pm (BST) for our first virtual talk of the season and learn how you can get involved with our conservation, research expeditions. #conservation #biodiversity #expeditions #summer2025 #fieldwork #joinus

It's National Badger Day! Did you know, a male badger is called a boar, a female is a sow and a young badger is called a cub! Another fun fact, badgers are very tidy and regularly clean out their sett bedding, and it is the males that do most of the chores! @jbhague_wildlife

Happy International Coffee Day! Opwall works in Honduras' Cusuco National Park, known for its coffee production. Groups on our trips visit a local village and meet Doña Martina, a special part of the community. Coffee lovers, come experience some of the world’s best coffee!

Let's introduce you to Operation Wallacea's first annual Optoberfest Science mini-conference! On 10th and 11th October we will be live-streaming incredible talks from a whole host of inspiring scientists and researchers. Keep your eyes peeled this week for more information!

Are you determined to become a conservationist and change the world? Or perhaps you're looking to explore a new career path and simply want to learn more? Come along to our careers in conservation webinar on Tuesday 1st October at 6pm! opwall.com/free-webinar!

PADI AWARE Week Celebration! We’re excited to announce we had over 700 participants learn to dive with us this season! These incredible individuals are now part of a growing community dedicated to protecting our oceans!

The Opwall Team is expanding! We are currently looking for a Research and Education Office, and an Intern to come and join the UK Team! For more information please head to the 'Opwall HQ Jobs' section of our website (jobs.opwall.com) or follow the links in our story!

Students like you and their family members raised £194,101 by shopping online at over 8,000 retailers in the last three months 🛍️. Congratulations to everyone who received their payments this week: easyfundraising.org.uk/operation-wall…

Happy world turtle day! Six out of seven species of turtle (the other being data deficient) are considered vulnerable, endangered or critically endangered? Doing what you can to reduce your carbon footprint and impact on global warming will help save these awesome creatures!

Happy World Migratory Bird Day! This years theme is focusing on insects and the importance of insects for migratory birds! Insects are essential sources of energy for many migratory bird species during both the breeding seasons and also the migratory journey! @jbhague_wildlife

Quinn Park et al. examined the long-term governance impacts on crab fisheries in the Ankobohobo wetlands in Madagascar. Their paper, published in Marine Policy, marks the 659th paper that Operation Wallacea has been involved in! ow.ly/69Ml50RqBc4 📸 Roger Poland

New merch alert! 👚 Using screen prints produced by @kimprints we've put together a small collection for 3 of our countries, including Honduras, South Africa and the UK Knepp Estate available in limited edition t-shirts and hoodies! Find them here: sh.opwall.com

Whilst our 5-day course offers a rewilding safari and in-depth sessions on aspects like carbon survey techniques, our 2-week course can offer this and provide comprehensive experiences such as observing Exmoor ponies and Purple Emperor butterflies, alongside specialized surveys!

What skills can you gain on a Knepp Estate field course? 🌳🦎 Discover insights from rewilding experts, enhance your practical survey techniques, and develop valuable soft skills. Register for a talk to hear all about this unique opportunity at: opwall.com/free-webinar/

New blog post on sustainable travel! Learn how you can reduce your ecological footprint while exploring the world, from packing eco-friendly essentials to supporting local communities. Check it out here: opwall.com/article/how-to…

Still thinking of joining us in the field this summer? Make sure you book on before the deadline on 31st March to secure your place! If you are still wondering if it’s for you then have a look through our blogs page to hear from our previous volunteers! - opwall.com/blog

Expedition prep week strikes again! Today we want to highlight a few essentail things to remember for your expedition preparation! Flights, vaccinations and insurance! If you've got any questions remember to email your country specific inbox: "Country"@opwall.com

Taking part in an expedition this summer? It's important you fill out the information on our portal so that we can give you the best care possible! Including letting us know if you have dietary restrictions, allergies, or even if it will be your birthday whilst on site!

Peru 2024 has begun! School groups are currently taking part in a one or two week course whilst travelling and staying on historically restored Amazon rubber boom ships, and at this stage our groups have just got themselves to the boats ready to get started!

Happy International Women’s Day! Today we’d like to say thank you to all of the incredible women who have worked to help Operation Wallacea the organization it is today – researchers, volunteers, school students, teachers, local partners, medics and staff… Today is for you!