How is a national treasure being reshaped by the changing climate?
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 matchesRhino populations are in crisis due to the high value of rhino horn combined with widespread poaching.
Bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators provide services that are critical to our future food security and the ecological hea
Help researchers study the nesting behavior of small, cavity-nesting forest owls in Utah and Arizona to better understand how t
By studying the feeding behavior of killer whales in Iceland, scientists can better understand potential threats to this specie
Join scientists on the largest island in the Caribbean to conduct an assessment of its diverse array of bird and amphibian spec
Help scientists understand why giant manta rays gather off the shores of northern Peru in order to strengthen protections for t
Join scientists along the Gulf Coast of Texas to study how changing environmental conditions and human influences are impacting
Where do endangered sea turtles thrive? Help scientists find out and protect these critical habitats.

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
I can't think of a better recipe for vacation: service, learning, adventure and camaraderie.
Our Research Focus

Sustainable Cities and Communities
Collect essential environmental data to promote urban resiliency while helping to influence positive change.

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.