Rhino populations are in crisis due to the high value of rhino horn combined with widespread poaching.
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 9 of 15 matchesWhy have Pacific leatherback sea turtles almost disappeared? Look for answers and solutions on Costa Rica’s beaches.
The transition from hunter-gatherers to farming in ancient Portuguese societies is still a mystery.
Help scientists study small forest owls in Utah and Arizona to understand their response to climate change and habitat loss.
Snorkel through Bali’s coastal waters as you investigate the impact and role of artificial coral reefs.
Explore Kenya's Enarau Wildlife Conservancy to study wildlife and support the restoration of the Greater Maasai Mara Ecosy
Search for dolphins, humpback whales, and whale sharks as you cruise through blue waters in Mexico.
How can we keep shark populations strong? Find answers while exploring some of the world’s most beautiful reefs.
Join Earthwatch in South Africa to help protect a colony of African penguins on Robben Island.
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
Holding an owl in your hand is an awesome, life-changing event, and everyone on the team was able to experience that. The work of the expedition is satisfying and meaningful.
Our Research Focus
Terrestrial Ecosystems
Preserve and restore forests, assess and mitigate the impacts of a changing climate, and conserve biodiversity.
Sustainable Cities and Communities
Collect essential environmental data to promote urban resiliency while helping to influence positive change.
Ocean Ecosystems
Take action to protect marine habitats, conserve biodiversity, and promote sustainable livelihoods.