Rhino populations are in crisis due to the high value of rhino horn combined with widespread poaching.
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 10 matchesAmongst the lush forest, help study bees, hummingbirds, and pollinators critical to ecological health.
Join scientists on the largest island in the Caribbean to conduct an assessment of its diverse array of bird species.
Join scientists along the Gulf Coast of Texas to protect the winter home of the endangered whooping crane.
Journey into the forest to restore Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula, one of the most biodiverse ecosystems in Central America.
Join Earthwatch in South Africa to help protect a colony of African penguins on Robben Island.
How exactly do penguins find food at sea, and how does it impact their young? Be among the first to investigate.
Even in a world-class protected area, wildlife needs our support. How are giraffes, rhinos, and other species faring?
The once vast Atlantic Forest in Brazil has been reduced to less than one-sixth of its former size.
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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
Have you ever wanted to be a "real scientist"? This is your chance to do so in an absolutely stunning, and uniquely important, part of the world!
Our Research Focus
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Terrestrial Ecosystems
Preserve and restore forests, assess and mitigate the impacts of a changing climate, and conserve biodiversity.
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Sustainable Cities and Communities
Collect essential environmental data to promote urban resiliency while helping to influence positive change.
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Ocean Ecosystems
Take action to protect marine habitats, conserve biodiversity, and promote sustainable livelihoods.