Why have Pacific leatherback sea turtles almost disappeared? Look for answers and solutions on Costa Rica’s beaches.
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 4 of 4 matchesExplore interactions between people, chimpanzees, and other primates in the lush rainforest of Uganda.
Climb aboard a motorboat and sail a tropical “inner sea” in search of threatened dolphins and whales in Costa Rica.
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
Working with rhinos is an exhilarating experience. They are graceful yet filled with brute force but can be as gentle as the camp cat, Tubby. Poaching of rhino horn is deadly and horribly brutal.
Our Research Focus
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.
Sustainable Cities and Communities
Collect essential environmental data to promote urban resiliency while helping to influence positive change.