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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.

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Wildlife & Ecosystems
Moderate
Moderate
Following Forest Owls in the Western U.S.

Help researchers study the nesting behavior of small, cavity-nesting forest owls in Utah and Arizona to better understand how t

North America : Snow Basin, Utah or Portal, Arizona, United States
Lead Scientist
Dave Oleyar, Ph.D.
Duration
7 days (avg. $356 a day)
Starting at $2,495
Expedition Details
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mcgregor expedition
Ocean Health
Strenuous
Strenuous
Project Manta Ningaloo Reef

Help the marine life survive and thrive in the World Heritage listed Ningaloo Reef.

Australia : Coral Bay, Western Australia, Australia
Lead Scientist
Frazer McGregor, Ph.D.
Duration
8 days (avg. $312 a day)
Starting at $2,495
Expedition Details
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A giant manta ray swims in the deep ocean (C) Getty Image - Martin Strmiska
Ocean Health
Moderate
Moderate
Protecting Peru's Giant Manta Rays

Help scientists understand why giant manta rays gather off the shores of northern Peru in order to strengthen protections for t

South America : Zorritos, Tumbes, Peru
Lead Scientist
Raquel Siccha Ramirez, Ph.D.
Duration
7 days (avg. $421 a day)
Starting at $2,950
Expedition Details
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Help researchers make the reef a safe haven again by investigating how marine reserves affect shark populations.
Ocean Health
Moderate
Moderate
Shark and Ray Conservation in Belize

How can we keep shark and ray populations strong? Find answers while exploring some of the world’s most beautiful reefs.

North America : Riversdale, Belize
Lead Scientist
Demian Chapman, Ph.D.
Duration
8 days (avg. $372 a day)
Starting at $2,975
Expedition Details
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A colony of African penguins (C) Anthony Brown
Wildlife & Ecosystems
Moderate
Moderate
South African Penguins

Join Earthwatch in South Africa to help protect a colony of African penguins on Robben Island.

Africa : Robben Island, Cape Town, South Africa, Africa
Lead Scientist
Richard Sherley, Ph.D.
Duration
12+ days (avg. $270 a day)
Starting at $3,250
Expedition Details
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As a species, sea turtles have survived for millions of years. They saw the dinosaurs come and go. But now they're facing a threat like none before: humans.
Ocean Health
Moderate
Moderate
Tracking Sea Turtles in The Bahamas

Where do endangered sea turtles thrive? Help scientists find out and protect these critical habitats.

North America : Eleuthera
Lead Scientist
Annabelle Brooks, M.Sc.
Duration
9 days (avg. $333 a day)
Starting at $2,995
Expedition Details
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CUSTOM EXPEDITIONS FOR GROUPS & CORPORATE PARTNERS

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.

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Be more than a tourist

I signed up to this expedition after reading about the importance of the polar regions and their significance for our planet.

Nina Tawil — Climate Change at the Arctic's Edge

Our Research Focus

Preserve and restore forests, assess and mitigate the impacts of a changing climate, and conserve biodiversity.

Terrestrial Ecosystems

Preserve and restore forests, assess and mitigate the impacts of a changing climate, and conserve biodiversity. 

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Collect essential environmental data to promote urban resiliency while helping to influence positive change.

Sustainable Cities and Communities

Collect essential environmental data to promote urban resiliency while helping to influence positive change.

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

Ocean Ecosystems

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

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