How is a national treasure being reshaped by the changing climate?
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 10 matchesBees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators provide services that are critical to our future food security and the ecological hea
Why have Pacific leatherback sea turtles almost disappeared? Look for answers and solutions on Costa Rica’s beaches.
Help local farmers to conserve elephants and their habitat in southeast Kenya by implementing sustainable agriculture practices
Help researchers study the nesting behavior of small, cavity-nesting forest owls in Utah and Arizona to better understand how t
Explore interactions between people and chimpanzees and other primates in the rainforest of Uganda to improve human–primate rel
Join scientists on the largest island in the Caribbean to conduct an assessment of its diverse array of bird and amphibian spec
How much can the humble caterpillar tell us about the world we live in? More than you might imagine.
The once vast Atlantic Forest in Brazil has been reduced to less than one sixth of its former size.

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
Before my expedition with Earthwatch I was drifting through life with one goal, find a way to save the sharks.
Our Research Focus

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.

Ocean Ecosystems
Take action to protect marine habitats, conserve biodiversity, and promote sustainable livelihoods.