Travel the World. Make a Difference.

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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Aboard a riverboat deep in the heart of Peru’s flooded Amazon region, you’ll help to conserve river dolphins and monkeys, and protect the fragile South American wilderness.
Wildlife & Ecosystems
Climate Change
Varies
Varies
Amazon Riverboat Exploration

Help conserve wildlife within the Amazon Basin by searching for pink river dolphins, primates, macaw, caiman, and giant river o

South America : Samiria River, Peru
Lead Scientist
Richard Bodmer, Ph.D.
Duration
8 days (avg. $306 a day)
Starting at $2,450
Expedition Details
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northern lights in the arctic
Climate Change
Moderate
Moderate
Climate Change at the Arctic's Edge

Scientists expect to observe the greatest effects of global warming in the Arctic.

North America : Churchill, Manitoba, Canada
Lead Scientist
LeeAnn Fishback, Ph.D.
Duration
11 days (avg. $336 a day)
Starting at $3,695
Expedition Details
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climate change at acadia national park
Climate Change
Moderate
Moderate
Climate Change: Sea to Trees at Acadia National Park

How is a national treasure being reshaped by the changing climate?

North America : Acadia National Park, Maine, United States
Lead Scientist
Abraham Miller-Rushing, Ph.D.
Duration
7 days (avg. $336 a day)
Starting at $2,350
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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Earthwatch volunteers collect plastic debris along the shore (C) Earthwatch Australia
Ocean Health
Moderate
Moderate
Turning the Tide on Plastic Pollution in Bali

Even the world’s most beautiful and natural ecosystems are being bombarded with marine debris.

Asia : Les village, Bali, Indonesia
Lead Scientist
Steve Smith, Ph.D.
Duration
7 days (avg. $271 a day)
Starting at $1,900
Expedition Details
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Archaeology
Moderate
Moderate
Unearthing Ancient History in Tuscany

What can we learn about Italy’s ancient people from the ruins they left along the coast of Tuscany? Help us dust off clues.

Europe : Baratti and Populonia Archaeological Park, Piombino, Tuscany, Italy
Lead Scientist
Carolina Megale, Ph.D.
Duration
7+ days (avg. $314 a day)
Starting at $2,195
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Earthwatch teams will help identify the key species in the ecosystem and how they are changing.
Climate Change
Very Active
Very Active
Wildlife in the Changing Andorran Pyrenees

Help discover and protect this delicate Alpine environment from climate change, and from ourselves.

Europe : Valley of Ordino, Andorra
Lead Scientist
Bernat Claramunt Lopez, Ph.D.
Duration
7+ days (avg. $318 a day)
Starting at $2,225
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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.

Learn more about group expeditions

Be more than a tourist

Having almost total access to an island the way few people are allowed in of itself is amazing. Every day brought many learning experiences, findings, and skill-building challenges.

Carol Pierobon Hofer — South African Penguins

Our Research Focus

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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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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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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