The Empty Quarter

In early 2012 I led the scientific fieldwork on a two month expedition to the Empty Quarter and Dhofar Mountains of Southern Oman. Here our team worked in collaboration with Omani rangers, scientists and students to understand and survey the biodiversity of this unique and threatened area. We were also fortunate to find evidence of the critically endangered Arabian Leopard, a species thought to number less than 250 individuals scattered across Arabia.

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Looking Back On The Empty Quarter Expedition

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A new year and a new expedition.

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Two things worth saying

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and if you put them together, this is what it boils down to.

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Two things I carried on my last expediton

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Whilst packing for Oman I was aware that whatever I decided to take, I would probably have to carry. That’s a wonderful incentive for packing light.

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Friday Photo: Unexpected Visitors

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They say that a camel can smell water. I’m not sure if that’s true, but they do have a knack of turning up at camp..

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Camera trap footage from the Dhofar Mountains

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I’m quite proud of our work in Oman, we went really not knowing very much, but it turned out wonderfully in the end. We worked (and are still working) on a lot of projects..

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Omani Tea

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The first thing you notice about Oman, is how welcoming everyone is. The second thing, is that it’s very, very hot. That’s probably why everyone is so utterly chilled out and relaxed..

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Friday Photo: Surprising Science

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Science is taught in the classroom and practiced in the laboratory. Sometimes you get to have a go in the field. Lab’s are sterile, everything goes (almost) to plan

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Friday Photo: The Desert in Black & White

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Here’s an image from the Empty Quarter. I’m not old fashioned enough to take photographs in black & white, and considering that by nature the desert is quite simple and plain..

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The British Schools Exploring Society will be leading a return expedition to Oman in 2013, this will attempt to build on our current knowledge and further the conservation effort underway. There are a number of places available on this expedition, find out more.

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James is currently available to speak about the Empty Quarter Expedition and the challenges facing conservation in Oman. He has experience presenting to a wide variety of audiences from students to professionals. Talks are tailored to specific events and can cover a variety of topics drawing on experiences from expeditions and research to aspects of motivation and team development, illustrated with photography. Visit my speaking page for more information.