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As we celebrate World Hippo Day in 2024, we honour these magnificent creatures that often dwell beneath the surface, embodying a mysterious elegance. On this special day, let us delve into the fascinating world of hippos, recognising their crucial role in maintaining aquatic ecosystems and the unique challenges they face in the wild. From their […]
February 14th 2024
For as long as humans have harnessed the power of transport (literally: to carry across), they have been using the ocean as a source of food, trade and exploration. The ocean covers 70% of the earth’s surface, contains 1.35 billion km of water (97% of all water on earth) and is home to an immeasurable […]
February 13th 2024
Restoring coral reefs is an imperative task driven by the urgent need to preserve our planet’s biodiversity and maintain the delicate balance of marine ecosystems. Coral reefs, often referred to as the ‘rainforests of the sea,’ harbour an incredible diversity of marine life and provide crucial habitats for countless species. These underwater ecosystems play a […]
February 6th 2024
I know I think too much. Quite often I’m in two places at once, one of them being in my mind. But for a moment, I’m just here. Leaves crunch under my feet and ants march in single file along beside me. Trees stretch up into the sky on either side of the trail. The […]
January 27th 2024
I don’t really like goodbyes. I’m not sure if anyone does. This week, I had to say goodbye to Maria, who has become my closest friend here in the jungle. Just after her honeymoon, Maria decided to take off to the rainforest for two months. It has been her dream to visit the Amazon rainforest […]
January 21st 2024
If I’m walking behind everyone else on a night walk, I sometimes feel a little on edge. It’s dark. A chorus of mysterious clicks, croaks and squeaks sound out around us and I can feel the wings of moths brushing past my face. The trees rustle but there seems to be nothing there. I imagine […]
January 14th 2024
The comfiest seats in the research station are, without a doubt, the camp chairs at the staff platform. They offer just the right level of cushioning to sink into and make you never want to leave. However, Vicente, who seems to think he’s in charge of the chairs, feels that a seat in one of […]
January 7th 2024
I woke up to a spider crawling across my face. If I were back home, I think I would’ve panicked and flung myself out of bed as quickly as humanly possible. Maybe because I’m getting used to the bugs here (or maybe because I was still half-asleep) I just brushed the spider away and fell […]
December 31st 2023
