The Explorers Journal

From vast ocean depths to the frontiers of outer space, The Explorers Journal offers firsthand reporting from those pushing the limits of knowledge and human endurance. Founded in 1904 to promote exploration “by all means possible,” The Explorers Club is an international organization dedicated to the advancement of field exploration and scientific inquiry. Among our members are leading pioneers in oceanography, mountaineering, archaeology, and the planetary and environmental sciences.

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LIGHT IN THE UNDERWORLD • exploring the cenotes of Mexico

INTO THE MOUNTAINS OF THE MOON • mapping equatorial Africa’s vanishing glaciers

A RARE WINDOW ON ANTARCTIC OCEAN LIFE • a calving iceberg reveals a vibrant ecosystem

THE LAST OF THE TRIMATES • this year’s Explorers Club Medalist, Biruté Galdikas, talks with incoming president Richard Wiese

FROM ADVENTURE TO RESPONSIBILITY • Mikkel Vestergaard discusses the rising role of humanitarian exploration with Climate Week chair Alex More

FORGING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE • Gelephu Mindfulness City a bold chapter in Bhutan’s holistic development

HARVESTING THE WILD • savoring the springtime

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