Earthpulse Expeditions. On the Front Lines of Conservation with National Geographic Explorers

Led by National Geographic explorers-in-residence, EarthPulse Expeditions take students, scientists, and others into pristine places under attack. Select a recent expedition at right for photos, audio, and an interactive map of the region's natural wonders and threats. Plus, find out what's being done—and what can be done—to keep these wild places wild.

Follow the expeditions to discover:

  		•  Natural Wonders: exotic wildlife, stunning geography, and intricate systems
     
  		•  Threats: environmental issues impacting the natural systems
     
  		•  Conservation Actions: ways to help preserve the environment
     
  		•  Interactive Map: dynamic locator, expedition routes, and geographic highlights
     
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    Taku
    Explorer Wade Davis

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     Explorer Wade Davis leads an expedition through the temperate rain forests of the Taku River Basin, a North American wilderness replete with grizzly bears, wolves, and migratory birds. Experience the adventure.
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    Belize
    Explorer Sylvia Earle

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     From the world's second largest barrier reef to rain forests crowded with wildlife, follw a Central American adventure with marine biologist Sylvia Earle.

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