A global conservation voyage, Darwin200, sets sail in August, crewed by travellers and researchers
Almost 200 years after Charles Darwin boarded HMS Beagle to explore and document the natural world, a ground-breaking expedition is following in his wake. The Dutch tall ship Oosterschelde will set sail from Plymouth, the same port the Beagle launched from, on 14 August.
The two-year voyage will cover 40,000 nautical miles and four continents, dropping anchor in some of the world’s most desirable destinations, including Rio de Janeiro, Tahiti, Sydney and Cape Town. Members of the public can book a berth on any of the 32 legs, with prices ranging from £350 to £6,250 per person, depending on the trip duration. Most require no prior sailing experience.
Led by a team of permanent sailors, paying guests will be tasked with steering, navigating and manning the ropes of the three-masted topsail schooner. They’ll share the boat with environmental researchers who will survey coral health, microplastics, seabirds and marine life en route. At each port, as guests switch over, the environmentalists will disembark to work with local NGOs and conservation experts to study endemic species, such as armadillos, howler monkeys and ancient dragon trees, including many that Darwin documented during his voyage. Their findings and the expedition progress can be followed online via blogs and videos. The crew will also host virtual lectures, create activities and hold a weekly online ‘nature hour’ to inspire global interest in conservation.
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