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 12 matchesJoin scientists on California’s Catalina Island as you help to monitor the health of a unique marine ecosystem.
The transition from hunter-gatherers to farming in ancient Portuguese societies is still a mystery.
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
Can inventive livestock management bring balance between lions, other predators, and prey to the Kenyan savanna?
How can we keep shark and ray populations strong? Find answers while exploring some of the world’s most beautiful reefs.
Join Earthwatch in South Africa to help protect a colony of African penguins on Robben Island.
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
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Our Research Focus

Terrestrial Ecosystems
Preserve and restore forests, assess and mitigate the impacts of a changing climate, and conserve biodiversity.

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.