Help conserve wildlife within the Amazon Basin by searching for pink river dolphins, primates, macaw, caiman, and giant river o
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 18 matchesScientists expect to observe the greatest effects of global warming in the Arctic.
How is a national treasure being reshaped by the changing climate?
Rhino populations are in crisis due to the high value of rhino horn combined with widespread poaching.
Join scientists on California’s Catalina Island as you help to monitor the health of a unique marine ecosystem.
Help gather critical data on the sustainable use of one of Mexico City’s last wetlands.
Bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators provide services that are critical to our future food security and the ecological hea
Help scientists understand why giant manta rays gather off the shores of northern Peru in order to strengthen protections for t
Join scientists along the Gulf Coast of Texas to study how changing environmental conditions and human influences are impacting

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
I went to the most recent expedition from December 2017 to January 2018 (9 days) with Dr. Lee Dyer and Dr. Angela Smilanich in Costa Rica and it was such a life inspiring experience for me.
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.