The 2018 Iceland Expedition is lucky enough to return to the Skálanes Nature and Heritage Centre in the East fjord region of Iceland for the tenth year running. The team are excited to be a part of Skálanes’ transformation this summer as the Reserve becomes a fully fledged INTERACT – International Network for Terrestrial Research and Monitoring in the Arctic, research station. The reserve is a 1250 hectare area of spectacular geography and geology, and is not only home to 47 species of bird but also to numerous mammalian species such as Arctic Fox. The expedition this year consists of four projects, including zoology studies based around the bird species on the reserve, an exploratory study on the effects of invasive species and a study into the presence of microplastics. There is the hope that the research we carry out during our stay will help with both the long-term and short-term conservation efforts at Skálanes.