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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climate change at acadia national park
Climate Change
Moderate
Moderate
Climate Change: Sea to Trees at Acadia National Park

How is a national treasure being reshaped by the changing climate?

North America : Acadia National Park, Maine, United States
Lead Scientist
Abraham Miller-Rushing, Ph.D.
Duration
7 days (avg. $336 a day)
Starting at $2,350
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A white rhino female with her calf (C) Lynne MacTavish
Wildlife & Ecosystems
Moderate
Moderate
Conserving Endangered Rhinos in South Africa

Rhino populations are in crisis due to the high value of rhino horn combined with widespread poaching.

Africa : Northwest Province, South Africa, Africa
Lead Scientist
Dawn Scott, Ph.D.
Duration
12 days (avg. $300 a day)
Starting at $3,595
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heidelberg carousel catalina island
Ocean Health
Moderate
Moderate
Conserving Marine Life Along Catalina's Coast

Join scientists on California’s Catalina Island as you help to monitor the health of a unique marine ecosystem.

North America : Two Harbors, Catalina Island, California, United States
Lead Scientist
John Heidelberg, Ph.D.
Duration
7 days (avg. $364 a day)
Starting at $2,550
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Earthwatch volunteers head to a research site by boat (C) Diana Eddows
Wildlife & Ecosystems
Easy
Easy
Conserving Wetlands and Traditional Agriculture in Mexico

Help gather critical data on the sustainable use of one of Mexico City’s last wetlands.

North America : Xochimilco, Mexico
Lead Scientist
Claudia Ponce de Leon, Ph.D.
Duration
7 days (avg. $285 a day)
Starting at $1,995
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Chimp in Uganda
Wildlife & Ecosystems
Very Active
Very Active
Investigating Threats to Chimps in Uganda

Explore interactions between people and chimpanzees and other primates in the rainforest of Uganda to improve human–primate rel

Africa : Budongo Forest Reserve, Uganda
Lead Scientist
Fred Babweteera, Ph.D.
Duration
12 days (avg. $254 a day)
Starting at $3,050
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mcgregor expedition
Ocean Health
Strenuous
Strenuous
Project Manta Ningaloo Reef

Help the marine life survive and thrive in the World Heritage listed Ningaloo Reef.

Australia : Coral Bay, Western Australia, Australia
Lead Scientist
Frazer McGregor, Ph.D.
Duration
8 days (avg. $312 a day)
Starting at $2,495
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A giant manta ray swims in the deep ocean (C) Getty Image - Martin Strmiska
Ocean Health
Moderate
Moderate
Protecting Peru's Giant Manta Rays

Help scientists understand why giant manta rays gather off the shores of northern Peru in order to strengthen protections for t

South America : Zorritos, Tumbes, Peru
Lead Scientist
Raquel Siccha Ramirez, Ph.D.
Duration
7 days (avg. $421 a day)
Starting at $2,950
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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
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Small tropical caterpillar crawling on a leaf
Climate Change
Moderate
Moderate
Tracking Caterpillars in Tropical Forests

How much can the humble caterpillar tell us about the world we live in? More than you might imagine.

North America South America : La Selva Biological Station, Costa Rica or Yanayacu Biological Station, Ecuador, South America
Lead Scientist
Lee Dyer, Ph.D.
Duration
9 days (avg. $292 a day)
Starting at $2,625
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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.

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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

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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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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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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