Travel the World. Make a Difference.

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.

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owl
Wildlife & Ecosystems
Moderate
Moderate
Following Forest Owls in the Western U.S.

Help researchers study the nesting behavior of small, cavity-nesting forest owls in Utah and Arizona to better understand how t

North America : Snow Basin, Utah or Portal, Arizona, United States
Lead Scientist
Dave Oleyar, Ph.D.
Duration
7 days (avg. $356 a day)
Starting at $2,495
Expedition Details
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Two killer whales break the surface (C) Icelandic Orca Project
Ocean Health
Moderate
Moderate
Killer Whales and Their Prey in Iceland

By studying the feeding behavior of killer whales in Iceland, scientists can better understand potential threats to this specie

Europe : Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland
Lead Scientist
Filipa Samarra, Ph.D.
Duration
12 days (avg. $329 a day)
Starting at $3,950
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whale in costa rica
Ocean Health
Easy
Easy
Marine Mammals and Predators in Costa Rica

Climb aboard a motorboat and sail a tropical “inner sea” in search of endangered dolphins and whales in Costa Rica.

North America : Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica
Lead Scientist
Lenin E. Oviedo Correa, Ph.D.
Duration
9 days (avg. $272 a day)
Starting at $2,450
Expedition Details
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Help researchers make the reef a safe haven again by investigating how marine reserves affect shark populations.
Ocean Health
Moderate
Moderate
Shark and Ray Conservation in Belize

How can we keep shark and ray populations strong? Find answers while exploring some of the world’s most beautiful reefs.

North America : Riversdale, Belize
Lead Scientist
Demian Chapman, Ph.D.
Duration
8 days (avg. $372 a day)
Starting at $2,975
Expedition Details
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A colony of African penguins (C) Anthony Brown
Wildlife & Ecosystems
Moderate
Moderate
South African Penguins

Join Earthwatch in South Africa to help protect a colony of African penguins on Robben Island.

Africa : Robben Island, Cape Town, South Africa, Africa
Lead Scientist
Richard Sherley, Ph.D.
Duration
12+ days (avg. $270 a day)
Starting at $3,250
Expedition Details
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As a species, sea turtles have survived for millions of years. They saw the dinosaurs come and go. But now they're facing a threat like none before: humans.
Ocean Health
Moderate
Moderate
Tracking Sea Turtles in The Bahamas

Where do endangered sea turtles thrive? Help scientists find out and protect these critical habitats.

North America : Eleuthera
Lead Scientist
Annabelle Brooks, M.Sc.
Duration
9 days (avg. $333 a day)
Starting at $2,995
Expedition Details
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Earthwatch volunteers collect plastic debris along the shore (C) Earthwatch Australia
Ocean Health
Moderate
Moderate
Turning the Tide on Plastic Pollution in Bali

Even the world’s most beautiful and natural ecosystems are being bombarded with marine debris.

Asia : Les village, Bali, Indonesia
Lead Scientist
Steve Smith, Ph.D.
Duration
7 days (avg. $271 a day)
Starting at $1,900
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A tagged mountain sheep with its iconic large curled horns (C) R. Reading
Wildlife & Ecosystems
Very Active
Very Active
Wildlife of the Mongolian Steppe

What can we learn about the behavior, habits, and needs of wildlife living in the Mongolian steppe?

Asia : Ikh Nart Nature Reserve, Dornogobi Aimag, Mongolia
Lead Scientist
Ganchimeg (Gana) Wingard, M.S.
Duration
14 days (avg. $499 a day)
Starting at $3,495
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CUSTOM EXPEDITIONS FOR GROUPS & CORPORATE PARTNERS

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.

Learn more about group expeditions

Be more than a tourist

The penguin expedition is fantastic. First, the penguins are the stars and incredibly cute, but not to be taken lightly–they are still wild animals.

Susan Ackerman — South African Penguins

Our Research Focus

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

Terrestrial Ecosystems

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

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Take action to protect marine habitats, conserve biodiversity, and promote sustainable livelihoods.

Ocean Ecosystems

Take action to protect marine habitats, conserve biodiversity, and promote sustainable livelihoods.

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Collect essential environmental data to promote urban resiliency while helping to influence positive change.

Sustainable Cities and Communities

Collect essential environmental data to promote urban resiliency while helping to influence positive change.

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