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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A white rhino female with her calf (C) Lynne MacTavish
Wildlife & Ecosystems
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Conserving Threatened 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. $306 a day)
Starting at $3,675
Expedition Details
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A colony of African penguins (C) Anthony Brown
Wildlife & Ecosystems
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South African Penguins

Join Earthwatch in South Africa to help protect a colony of African penguins on Robben Island.

Africa : Robben Island, Cape Town, South Africa, Africa
Lead Scientist
Richard Sherley, Ph.D.
Duration
12 days (avg. $288 a day)
Starting at $3,450
Expedition Details
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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

This expedition is very busy and high activity , so be prepared to enjoy hikes up beautiful mountains in sometimes glorious and sometimes less glorious weather, with a busy time at the research sit

Scott Peacock — Wildlife in the Changing Andorran Pyrenees

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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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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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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