How much can the humble caterpillar tell us about the world we live in? More than you might imagine.
Earthwatch expeditions pair researchers with volunteers to address some of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. Explore our current expeditions to discover how you can make a difference.
Showing 4 of 4 matchesScientists expect to observe the greatest effects of global warming in the Arctic.
How is a national treasure being reshaped by the changing climate?
Help discover and protect this delicate Alpine environment from climate change, and from ourselves.
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CUSTOM EXPEDITIONS FOR GROUPS
Explore the world together. Our expert staff can coordinate a meaningful experience for school groups, corporate employees, alumni associations, community groups, or other affiliations.
Be more than a tourist
The penguin research expedition on Robben Island was an incredible opportunity to work directly with a small, local, and dedicated Earthwatch team to help understand the penguin population and have
Our Research Focus
![Take action to protect marine habitats, conserve biodiversity, and promote sustainable livelihoods. Take action to protect marine habitats, conserve biodiversity, and promote sustainable livelihoods.](/sites/default/files/styles/research_focus_teaser/public/2020/04/05/ocean%20ecosystems.jpg?itok=68h_iTcm)
Ocean Ecosystems
Take action to protect marine habitats, conserve biodiversity, and promote sustainable livelihoods.
![Preserve and restore forests, assess and mitigate the impacts of a changing climate, and conserve biodiversity. Preserve and restore forests, assess and mitigate the impacts of a changing climate, and conserve biodiversity.](/sites/default/files/styles/research_focus_teaser/public/2020/04/05/Terrestrial%20Ecosystems_Utah.jpg?itok=3hMtZSKq)
Terrestrial Ecosystems
Preserve and restore forests, assess and mitigate the impacts of a changing climate, and conserve biodiversity.
![Collect essential environmental data to promote urban resiliency while helping to influence positive change. Collect essential environmental data to promote urban resiliency while helping to influence positive change.](/sites/default/files/styles/research_focus_teaser/public/2020/04/05/Sustainable%20Cities.jpg?itok=9eAZdANj)
Sustainable Cities and Communities
Collect essential environmental data to promote urban resiliency while helping to influence positive change.