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 11 matchesBees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators provide services that are critical to our future food security and the ecological hea
Join scientists on the largest island in the Caribbean to conduct an assessment of its diverse array of bird and amphibian spec
Help scientists understand why giant manta rays gather off the shores of northern Peru in order to strengthen protections for t
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.

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
If you care for the environment and want to make a meaningful contribution, there is no better way than to work on an Earthwatch project.
Our Research Focus

Sustainable Cities and Communities
Collect essential environmental data to promote urban resiliency while helping to influence positive change.

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.