Can the Mighty Colorado Be Saved?
Salopek Encounters One of the Oldest Instruments in the World
Project: Maasai Steppe Conservation
Largest Sanctuary for Manta Rays Announced
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Can the Mighty Colorado Be Saved?
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Salopek Encounters One of the Oldest Instruments in the World
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Project: Maasai Steppe Conservation
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Largest Sanctuary for Manta Rays Announced
Exploration
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Be an Explorer
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New Competition Seeks Energy Solutions for the Poor
National Geographic launches the Terra Watt prize, which will award grants to projects that expand energy access.
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The Next Generation
The Young Explorers Grants Program awards grants to scientists and explorers between the ages of 18 and 25.
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Global Exploration Fund
The Global Exploration Fund establishes local support for research, conservation, and exploration projects in Northern Europe and China.
Meet Our Explorers
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Spotlight: Greg Marshall
Marshall dedicated his life to studying, exploring, and documenting animal life in the oceans and across the globe.
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Explorers A-Z
At the heart of our explorers program is the quest for knowledge through exploration and the people who make it possible.
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Explorers by Category
Browse our different areas of exploration and discover the fascinating people behind the projects.