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A conservation research organisation fuelled by keen volunteers and a global network of academics

Operation Wallacea is a series of biological and conservation management research programmes that operate in remote locations across the world. These expeditions are designed with specific wildlife conservation aims in mind - from identifying areas needing protection, through to implementing and assessing conservation management programmes. What is different about Operation Wallacea is that large

teams of university academics who are specialists in various aspects of biodiversity or social and economic studies are concentrated at the target study sites giving volunteers the opportunity of working on a range of projects. The surveys result in a large number of publications in peer-reviewed journals each year, have resulted in 30 vertebrate species new to science being discovered, 4 'extinct' species being re-discovered and $2 million levered from funding agencies to set up best practice management examples at the study sites. These large survey teams of academics and volunteers that are funded independently of normal academic sources have enabled large temporal and spatial biodiversity and socio-economic data sets to be produced, and provide information to help with organising effective conservation management programmes.

19/06/2026

We’re starting our summer eexpedition posts off with Croatia! 🇭🇷
Our students started arriving last week and have been getting stuck into all their surveys! What an amazing back drop to their expedition as well!

08/06/2026

“If we save our sea, we save our world” 🌊

Today, on World Oceans Day, we celebrate the ecosystems that connect us all and the people working to protect them.

At Operation Wallacea, we’re proud to support marine conservation through research, education, and inspiring the next generation of ocean advocates.

The ocean covers over 70% of our planet, regulates our climate, and supports an incredible diversity of life. Its future depends on the choices we make today.

Together, we can be part of the solution.

05/06/2026

Staff spotlight time! ☀️
It only felt right to put these two together for our African sites! Especially since they ran our previous site together in Dominica a few years ago!

29/05/2026

Staff Spotlight Honduras!

Whether they’re sharing their love of conservation, or getting far too excited about the species they’ve spotted, Ana, Frankie and Luke are ready for another incredible summer in Honduras!

26/05/2026

Staff Spotlight part 3: Indonesia! 🇮🇩 🐠🦇
Get to know Mo and Glenn! Two of the incredible people behind our Indonesia expedition!

22/05/2026

Happy International Biodiversity Day! 🐍🦑

A day to marvel at the wonders of the natural world, to reflect on how much we still have to learn about biodiversity, and to consider ways in which we can protect the species we share our planet with. To date approximately 1.2 million species have been described by scientists. While this represents an astonishing effort, it is just a fraction of the 8.7 million species expected to occur on our planet. While we still cannot be sure of the exact number of species on Earth, what we can be sure of is that many are highly threatened by human activity, with The United Nations IPBES report estimating >1 million species to be at risk of extinction. Protecting these species requires legal action, direct management, and scientific research. Operation Wallacea particularly specializes in the last of these, having spent >30 years studying the ecology and population trends of threatened species in 19 locations around the World, and educating thousands of students on the fundamentals of how biodiversity surveys are completed. You can join us on our mission to improve knowledge of global biodiversity and the nature of the threats it faces by joining one of our expedition

🔗Find out more by clicking the link in our bio
📸 .khan.photography & James Saunders

21/05/2026

Staff Spotlight Part 2: Mexico Edition! You may have chatted with them over email, you may have seen their faces in training presentations, so why not find out more about the office squad who will be going to Mexico this summer!

18/05/2026

🪸🤿 We’re looking for Divemasters and Reef ecology lecturers in a few of our sites for this summer!

If you’re interested in finding out more or applying for the roles, head over to our jobs website and you’ll find both under the SCUBA Diving Professionals menu at: jobs.opwall.com

15/05/2026

It’s FUNDRAISING FRIDAY - Summer edition!
☀️ Make the most of summer fairs and fetes by running a fun expedition-themed stall with games, refreshments, and fundraising activities!
🍔 Fire up the BBQ and host a summer fundraiser with food, games, and plenty of sunshine to help raise money for your expedition.
💦 Add some splashy fun by selling tickets for water balloon throws at teachers — just make sure you get permission first!
🌴 From garden parties to sports tournaments, there are endless ways to fundraise this summer — and the Opwall fundraising team are here to help with ideas and support! Remember to reach out at [email protected]

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Wallace House
Old Bolingbroke
PE234EX

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9am - 5:30pm
Friday	9am - 5:30pm

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+441790763194

Website

http://www.opwall.com/

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