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 10 matchesJoin scientists along the Gulf Coast of Texas to protect the winter home of the endangered whooping crane.
Explore interactions between people, chimpanzees, and other primates in the lush rainforest of Uganda.
Journey into the forest to restore Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula, one of the most biodiverse ecosystems in Central America.
How can we keep shark populations strong? Find answers while exploring some of the world’s most beautiful reefs.
Cruise Florida's warm waters to study shark and ray species as scientists address overexploitation.
How exactly do penguins find food at sea, and how does it impact their young? Be among the first to investigate.
The once vast Atlantic Forest in Brazil has been reduced to less than one-sixth of its former size.
Help discover and protect this delicate Alpine environment from climate change, and from ourselves.
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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
This trip is an amazing experience. Do not be fooled. Read the briefing notes carefully, as your experience is exactly what it says on the tin.
Our Research Focus
![Collect essential environmental data to promote urban resiliency while helping to influence positive change. Collect essential environmental data to promote urban resiliency while helping to influence positive change.](/sites/default/files/styles/research_focus_teaser/public/2020/04/05/Sustainable%20Cities.jpg?itok=9eAZdANj)
Sustainable Cities and Communities
Collect essential environmental data to promote urban resiliency while helping to influence positive change.
![Take action to protect marine habitats, conserve biodiversity, and promote sustainable livelihoods. Take action to protect marine habitats, conserve biodiversity, and promote sustainable livelihoods.](/sites/default/files/styles/research_focus_teaser/public/2020/04/05/ocean%20ecosystems.jpg?itok=68h_iTcm)
Ocean Ecosystems
Take action to protect marine habitats, conserve biodiversity, and promote sustainable livelihoods.
![Preserve and restore forests, assess and mitigate the impacts of a changing climate, and conserve biodiversity. Preserve and restore forests, assess and mitigate the impacts of a changing climate, and conserve biodiversity.](/sites/default/files/styles/research_focus_teaser/public/2020/04/05/Terrestrial%20Ecosystems_Utah.jpg?itok=3hMtZSKq)
Terrestrial Ecosystems
Preserve and restore forests, assess and mitigate the impacts of a changing climate, and conserve biodiversity.