Help conserve wildlife within the Amazon Basin as you search for pink river dolphins, macaws, and other iconic species.
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 8 of 8 matchesHow much can the humble caterpillar tell us about the world we live in? More than you might imagine.
Scientists expect to observe the greatest effects of global warming in the Arctic.
Scientists expect to see the greatest effects of climate change in the Arctic. But what, exactly, will these effects be?
How is a national treasure being reshaped by the changing climate?
The transition from hunter-gatherers to farming in ancient Portuguese societies is still a mystery.
What can we learn about Italy’s ancient people from the ruins they left along the coast of Tuscany? Help us dust off clues.
Help discover and protect this delicate Alpine environment from climate change, and from ourselves.
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
Earthwatch and the Icelandic Orca Project, led by Dr. Filipa Samarra, provided an amazing, unique, meaningful, and really satisfying experience to all the volunteers.
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.