Help conserve wildlife within the Amazon Basin by searching for pink river dolphins, primates, macaw, caiman, and giant river o
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 11 matchesScientists expect to observe the greatest effects of global warming in the Arctic.
How is a national treasure being reshaped by the changing climate?
Bees, 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
Survey a variety of shark and ray species in Florida to help ensure the populations are protected from overexploitation and env

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
My selection of the elephant expedition was partly decided by logistics and my availability. Now I’m SO glad I landed there; I wouldn’t trade the experience for anything.
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.