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About the Society

The Scientific Exploration Society is a UK-based charity founded in 1969 by Colonel John Blashford-Snell OBE and his colleagues. As a non-profit making organisation we initiate a worldwide programme of scientific expeditions focusing on scientific, conservation, education and community aid projects.

Become a Member

As a member you can become involved in supporting fascinating projects around the world, and even join us on one of our worthwhile expeditions to the most remote corners of the globe. You will also receive regular updates and invitations to our inspirational talks.

London Marathon - Sunday 25th April

A small, but perfectly formed, team successfully ran the 2010 Virgin London Marathon to raise funds for the SES.

Funds raised will also be used for project development and the SES Bursary which is currently being set up in celebration of the 40th year of your Society.

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Lectures

Gerard Pillai lecture 2
20/09/2010
Southwest Ethiopia: Tribes and Traditions
Gerard Pillai will be talking about the last true tribal lands of Africa.
Meghalaya examining slides
22/11/2010
India - Mosquitos and Mysteries
John Davies talks about medical anthropology


Latest News

Thanks ITT and JAD
06/01/2010
Ecuador Interim Report
JBS was asked to assist with water projects in a remote part of Ecuador
Team members on a river journey
06/07/2009
Update from JBS
John Blashford-Snell gives news on the preparations for the latest expedition.
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08/06/2009
Hope for Raja Gaj
New sightings of the the largest Asian elephant ever seen.

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Expedition Galleries

Oliver and Peter Marks
2010 London Marathon
25/04/10 (7 related images.)

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A tricky crossing
Bolivia 2009 - KM VII Gallery 2
26/08/09 (22 related images.)

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Dog recovering after surgery
Bolivia 2009 - KM VII Gallery
20/07/09 (25 related images.)

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Anna Nicholas on a 35 metre tree ladder in the rainforest
Sabah 2008 - Gallery 1
12/09/08 (24 related images.)

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Beth and Olivia recce the water pipe route
Ecuador 2008 - Gallery 1
07/08/08 (15 related images.)

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Furgons - Monogolian transport in front of Mother Mountain
Mongolia 2007 - Gallery 1
20/06/07 (12 related images.)

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Latest Blogs

Second vehicle crossing the Iruyanez
Kota Mama, Bolivia 2009
John Blashford-Snell
1st Sep 2009
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Just-a-Drop children
Kota Mama, Bolivia 2009
Julia Sharpe
26th Aug 2009
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JBS - KMVII 2009
Kota Mama, Bolivia 2009
John Blashford-Snell
24th Aug 2009
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Future Expeditions

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Expedition to Guyana - October 2010
15 days
October 2010

Join JBS to locate and survey a 40 mile trail to bring essential supplies to the Wai Wai tribe
A ger on the steppe
The Gobi Quest Expedition
15 days
July 2011

JBS is planning an expedition to the remote Southern Gobi for community aid and palaeontoligical work
Recent Expeditions

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The Giant Elephant Quest
14 days
February 2010

JBS returned to Nepal to search for Asia's largest elephant
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Kota Mama VII, Bolivia - 2009
45 days
July 2009

Read about the amazing time JBS and the team had in Bolivia
A fantastic close up view of elephants crossing the river
Sabah, Borneo 2008
15 days
September 2008

The team joined forces to characterise a newly-discovered Borneo subspecies of elephant.
Beth and Olivia recce the water pipe route
Ecuador 2008
22 days
July 2008

Wildlife surveys and community aid in the Amazon.
Schools

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Membership

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