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  • New Mount Buffalo ClimateWatch trail

    New Mount Buffalo ClimateWatch trail

    Earthwatch creates its first sub-alpine ClimateWatch trail at Mount Buffalo National Park. Read more

  • Getting Mangroovy in the Daintree

    Getting Mangroovy in the Daintree

    Gemma Murphy, a participant from Earthwatch corporate partner QBE, shares her experience exploring the mangroves and landscapes of the Daintree. Read more

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Happy Earth Day Mother Nature

Happy Earth Day Mother Nature

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Earth Day focusing on Climate Action on 22 April 2020. Read more

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Published: 20th March, 2020

Updated: 29th April, 2020

Author: Earthwatch Australia

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Spiders that look like lollies and have eyes on their belly

Spiders that look like lollies and have eyes on their belly

New spider species discovered in Bush Blitz expedition to Little Desert by TeachLive participants. Read more

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Published: 8th November, 2019

Updated: 22nd April, 2020

Author: Earthwatch Australia

Reunion trip to the Orkneys

Reunion trip to the Orkneys

Earthwatchers reunite for an adventure through the history and culture of the Orkney Islands. Read more

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Published: 18th October, 2019

Updated: 22nd April, 2020

New Mount Buffalo ClimateWatch trail

New Mount Buffalo ClimateWatch trail

Earthwatch creates its first sub-alpine ClimateWatch trail at Mount Buffalo National Park. Read more

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Blog for the Earth

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Published: 18th October, 2019

Updated: 22nd October, 2019

Author: Earthwatch Australia

Getting Mangroovy in the Daintree

Getting Mangroovy in the Daintree

Gemma Murphy, a participant from Earthwatch corporate partner QBE, shares her experience exploring the mangroves and landscapes of the Daintree. Read more

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Published: 20th September, 2019

Author: Earthwatch Australia

Earthwatchers reunite 20 years after Rapa Nui expedition

Earthwatchers reunite 20 years after Rapa Nui expedition

After two decades, Earthwatcher Leonie York and four of her fellow adventurers reunite after developing a life-changing bond on the Rapa Nui expedition. Read more

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Published: 29th August, 2019

Updated: 4th December, 2019

Author: Earthwatch Australia

New species discovered on Bush Blitz ACT

New species discovered on Bush Blitz ACT

In December 2018, Bush Blitz led an expedition to protected areas in and around the ACT and discovered several new species. Read more

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Published: 27th August, 2019

Updated: 5th September, 2019

Author: Earthwatch Australia

Protect Australia's Biodiversity this September

Protect Australia's Biodiversity this September

Celebrating biodiversity is something Earthwatch Australia does all year long. September brings into focus the importance of protecting, conserving and improving biodiversity with National Biodiversity Month celebrations. Read more

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Published: 26th August, 2019

Updated: 18th October, 2019

Author: Earthwatch Australia

Plastic Pollution Solutions

Plastic Pollution Solutions

A Plastic Neutral Program: a new international partnership creating a circular economy solution to the plastic crisis in Bali. Read more

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Published: 1st August, 2019

Updated: 20th September, 2019

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