James Borrell is a conservation scientist, and science communicator with a passion for adventurous expeditions and conservation fieldwork.
He has been involved with a variety of research expeditions, from the Peruvian Amazon to the Dhofar Mountains and more. James is an accomplished public speaker and writer having spoken at TEDx and been published in The Biologist and The Guardian. He is also a keen advocate of ‘Citizen Science‘ and founder of Discover Conservation believing that science and adventure go hand in hand.
James runs this website, with a focus on encouraging young conservationists. He blogs about expeditions, motivation, adventure and how to get involved. He writes a monthly newsletter with the most popular articles and news. Find out more about James or get in touch.
Life on the Edge
Madagascar’s once pristine and expansive rainforests are dwindling, and the animals and plants that inhabit them face the same fate. Isolated for some 65 million years, the island of Madagascar is almost three times the size of Britain and boasts unparalleled levels of endemic biodiversity. But its forest cover has declined drastically over the last century. This documentary follows a dedicated team of local and international researchers as they study these imperiled forest fragments in remote northern Madagascar.
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13 Most Popular Articles From 2013
I’m really pleased that 2013 has seen the readership of this blog more than double.
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Citizen Science Challenge #10: Evangelise
What I’m really interested in doing is introducing citizen science to people who have never tried it, never heard of it and think it sounds boring.
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The Vernissage (where we almost bought a puppy)
If you find yourself in Yerevan on the weekend, then head down the the bustling Vernissage.
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My Year in 13 Photographs
Scotland, Lapland, Fieldwork, Walking the Tube, Liquid nitrogen and other adventures from 2013.
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Yerevan’s Singing Fountains
Perhaps the most unexpectedly enjoyable part of our visit to Armenia, was the singing fountains in Republic Square.
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