Hike through the vast wilderness of the Olympic Peninsula while helping researchers explore the balance between community wellb
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 12 matchesScientists expect to observe the greatest effects of global warming in the Arctic.
Help gather critical data on the sustainable use of one of Mexico City’s last wetlands.
Why have Pacific leatherback sea turtles almost disappeared? Look for answers and solutions on Costa Rica’s beaches.
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
Help scientists understand why giant manta rays gather off the shores of northern Peru in order to strengthen protections for t
What does climate change mean for one of America’s most extraordinary national parks?
How can we keep shark and ray populations strong? Find answers while exploring some of the world’s most beautiful reefs.

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
From Day 1 scrambling through brush in the field to count berries & subsequent days slopping in tidally exposed seaweed looking for green crabs to the last afternoon in the lab identifying and
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.