Help conserve wildlife within the Amazon Basin as you search for pink river dolphins, macaws, and other iconic species.
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 matchesJoin scientists along the Gulf Coast of Texas to protect the winter home of the endangered whooping crane.
Help scientists study small forest owls in Utah and Arizona to understand their response to climate change and habitat loss.
Explore Icelandic waters amidst stunning landscapes to help study and protect killer whales.
How can we keep shark 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.
Cruise Florida's warm waters to study shark and ray species as scientists address overexploitation.
How exactly do penguins find food at sea, and how does it impact their young? Be among the first to investigate.
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
This was my first Earthwatch experience, and the bar is now set high for any subsequent expeditions! The time spent in Mongolia was interesting, educational, and enjoyable.
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.