Explore Icelandic waters amidst stunning landscapes to help study and protect killer whales.
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 18 of 22 matchesClimb aboard a motorboat and sail a tropical “inner sea” in search of threatened dolphins and whales in Costa Rica.
Help Earthwatch scientists at the forefront of active reef restoration science on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.
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
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.
What can we learn about Italy’s ancient people from the ruins they left along the coast of Tuscany? Help us dust off clues.
Even in a world-class protected area, wildlife needs our support. How are giraffes, rhinos, and other species faring?
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
This was my second time volunteering on this Earthwatch expedition to the Peruvian Amazon. My first time in 2016 was during the Low Water Season, I was also celebrating my 75th birthday.
Our Research Focus
Ocean Ecosystems
Take action to protect marine habitats, conserve biodiversity, and promote sustainable livelihoods.
Sustainable Cities and Communities
Collect essential environmental data to promote urban resiliency while helping to influence positive change.
Terrestrial Ecosystems
Preserve and restore forests, assess and mitigate the impacts of a changing climate, and conserve biodiversity.