Why have Pacific leatherback sea turtles almost disappeared? Look for answers and solutions on Costa Rica’s beaches.
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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Help the marine life survive and thrive in the World Heritage listed Ningaloo Reef.
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.
How exactly do penguins find food at sea, and how does it impact their young? Be among the first to investigate.
Even the world’s most beautiful and natural ecosystems are being bombarded with marine debris.
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
Being surrounded by smart, energetic, passionate people is a unique growing opportunity that can only happen with a program like Earthwatch.
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.