Rhino populations are in crisis due to the high value of rhino horn combined with widespread poaching.
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 matchesWhy have Pacific leatherback sea turtles almost disappeared? Look for answers and solutions on Costa Rica’s beaches.
Join scientists on the largest island in the Caribbean to conduct an assessment of its diverse array of bird species.
Explore interactions between people, chimpanzees, and other primates in the lush rainforest of Uganda.
Snorkel through Bali’s coastal waters as you investigate the impact and role of artificial coral reefs.
How can we keep shark populations strong? Find answers while exploring some of the world’s most beautiful reefs.
How exactly do penguins find food at sea, and how does it impact their young? Be among the first to investigate.
Even in a world-class protected area, wildlife needs our support. How are giraffes, rhinos, and other species faring?
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
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.
Our Research Focus
Ocean Ecosystems
Take action to protect marine habitats, conserve biodiversity, and promote sustainable livelihoods.
Terrestrial Ecosystems
Preserve and restore forests, assess and mitigate the impacts of a changing climate, and conserve biodiversity.
Sustainable Cities and Communities
Collect essential environmental data to promote urban resiliency while helping to influence positive change.