Scientists expect to observe the greatest effects of global warming in the Arctic.
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 15 matchesScientists expect to see the greatest effects of climate change in the Arctic. But what, exactly, will these effects be?
How is a national treasure being reshaped by the changing climate?
Join scientists on the largest island in the Caribbean to conduct an assessment of its diverse array of bird species.
The transition from hunter-gatherers to farming in ancient Portuguese societies is still a mystery.
Help scientists study small forest owls in Utah and Arizona to understand their response to climate change and habitat loss.
Journey into the forest to restore Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula, one of the most biodiverse ecosystems in Central America.
Explore Kenya's Enarau Wildlife Conservancy to study wildlife and support the restoration of the Greater Maasai Mara Ecosy
Search for dolphins, humpback whales, and whale sharks as you cruise through blue waters in Mexico.
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My experience with the “Conserving Threatened Rhinos” in South Africa was inspirational beyond words. Rhinos are amazing creatures and to work with them so closely in the wild is an unforgett
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