Blakexpeditions
The Amazon and the Rio Negro
“The quality of water and the quality of life are critical parts of the overall, health of this planet of ours - not just here in the Amazon, but everywhere.”
Expedition Highlights
Arriving at Belem
Departing from Buenos Aires, Seamaster and crew sail north towards Belem and the Mouths of the Amazon.
Jungle Expedition
Before Seamaster heads back down the Amazon, the Jungle Team disembark to traverse the Casiquaire Channel towards the Rio Orinoco.
Special Reports
Dr Mark Orams on Exploring the Rio Negro
Inevitably ones perceptions are shaped by ones expectations. I certainly expected a lot when coming here. The Amazon has a mythical status amongst biologists.
Sir Peter Blake Responds to Dr Mark Orams
We have both closed in again to the point where you and I now want the same thing - to make a difference.
Sir Peter Blake
"Having vision is not enough. Change comes through realising the vision and turning it into a reality. It is easy to espouse worthy goals, values and policies; the hard part is implementation."
Learn about Sir Peter Blake and his journeys around the globe
