Science Projects
Early expeditions collected valuable fieldwork data and brought back specimens for the Natural History Museum and the British Museum. These days BES collaborate with a range of scientific research institutions from universities and world-respected scientists and in-country NGOs and conservation organisations.
The expeditions contribute to long-term research projects by:
- Helping gather objective scientific data
- Funding and training local fieldworkers and university students
- Involvement in local community conservation and education initiatives
Many of the Society's full members, who qualify as such by successfully completing a BSES expedition, have gone on to play a leading role in major international adventurous and scientific projects.
Read more about this topic: BSES Expeditions
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