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…

I heard about Operation Wallacea, via the Knepp Estate newsletter, which I have been subscribed to for some years now. As I have a keen interest in conservation and wildlife, and live only a few miles from Knepp, I thought this would…

How to Travel Sustainably Sustainable tourism is focused on reducing the negative impacts of tourism and improving the positive benefits for local communities, ecosystems and the planet as a whole. Below are some top tips for when you are travelling for how…

I’ve been putting off writing a journal entry for the past few days, not because I’ve been uninspired – it’s honestly just the opposite. I’m simply overwhelmed! We’ve been at the marine camp since Sunday afternoon, and so much has happened my…

As my daily 3:30am alarm goes off and I use my head torch to stumble through camp (which is slowly fading after three weeks in the jungle), I savour my enormous bowl of cornflakes to sustain me for a day of chasing…

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…