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This 12-day scientific expedition will traverse the rugged Atlas Mountains,  surveying key wildlife corridors in search of the Barbary Leopard (Panthera pardus),  of North Africa now believed to be functionally extinct or reduced to extremely low numbers with only unconfirmed evidence of remnant individuals in the region.

Our goal is not only to seek the first verifiable, physical evidence of this iconic predator's continued presence in the Atlas but also to collect data on habitat use, prey availability, and human-wildlife interactions. These insights will be critical for informing future conservation strategies aimed at protecting and potentially restoring big-cat populations in one of the last intact montane ecosystems of North Africa. The survey will also record populations of Barbary Macaques, raptors, and endemic mountain flora to help assess ecosystem health and guide future conservation efforts.

This ten-day jungle expedition into the Nui Mang mountains south of Da Nang is led by Al Adams Moreno, a United States Marine Corps combat veteran who served with the 1st Marine Division during the Vietnam War. Now, more than five decades after Operation Oklahoma Hills (March 30–May 29, 1969), he returns to the very terrain where five Marine battalions engaged the 141st and 31st North Vietnamese Army regiments. Armed with declassified unit diaries, after-action reports, command chronologies, and original grid coordinates, this expedition will navigate dense triple-canopy jungle to locate seven significant combat sites — including the locations where three CH-46 helicopters were shot down while attempting medevac missions in April 1969, as well as four additional engagement areas surrounding Hill 1235. This journey is both a physically demanding jungle operation and a rare opportunity to walk historic ground alongside a Marine who fought there, honoring the fallen by revisiting the battlefield with precision, respect, and remembrance.

The Tepui Highlands Expedition ventures into the remote plateau region of Guyana’s ancient tepuis — vast sandstone towers rising from the rainforest, isolated for millions of years and rich with undiscovered life. Join a  two-week journey that brings scientists and explorers on a mission to search for new species of mushrooms, insects, amphibians, and other fauna. Guided by local experts and supported by the Expedition Nexus team.

Join an Expedition to embark on a roughly two-week journey into the heart of Mauritania’s Sahara Desert to study one of Earth’s most enigmatic geological formations — the massive circular feature known as the Eye of the Sahara. This mission serves as an early scientific survey, combining geological and archaeological fieldwork to  uncover potential anthropological traces and document the region’s unique geologic history. 

The AEGIS-1 Project is a selective, early-stage innovation initiative hosted by Expedition Nexus, focused on assembling engineers, scientists, and technologists capable of tackling complex, underexplored challenges. Beginning with remote concept development and evolving toward physical testing, AEGIS-1 prioritizes human-centered design, systems thinking, and long-horizon impact. Full project scope is revealed following acceptance into the team.