Operation Wallacea runs a series of biological and conservation management research programmes in remote locations around the world.
These expeditions are designed with specific wildlife conservation aims in mind - from identifying areas needing protection, through to implementing conservation management programmes.
The surveys have resulted in over 672 publications in peer-reviewed journals and led to the discovery of over 740 new species to science and our data has been used to influence IUCN Redlist changes in 32 species.
Groups of sixth form/high school can join two week biodiversity survey expeditions as long as they are accompanied by a teacher. The groups will collect data for part of their expedition which will help the research objectives for that site. School groups have the opportunity to work along side a range of field scientists and academics, and at many sites, have the opportunity to learn to dive.
A field courses is also available in the United Kingdom, currently running at the Knepp Estate in West Sussex. This site is open to groups or individuals.
Email for queries:
schools@opwall.comWebsite Address:
http://www.opwall.com
