How much can the humble caterpillar tell us about the world we live in? More than you might imagine.
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 18 matchesScientists expect to observe the greatest effects of global warming in the Arctic.
Rhino populations are in crisis due to the high value of rhino horn combined with widespread poaching.
Amongst the lush forest, help study bees, hummingbirds, and pollinators critical to ecological health.
Why have Pacific leatherback sea turtles almost disappeared? Look for answers and solutions on Costa Rica’s beaches.
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.
Explore interactions between people, chimpanzees, and other primates in the lush rainforest of Uganda.
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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 was a great experience for me. While it was fun and exciting to get my hands in the dirt and uncover thousand year old artifacts what really made it great was the staff.
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.
![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.