How is a national treasure being reshaped by the changing climate?
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 matchesRhino populations are in crisis due to the high value of rhino horn combined with widespread poaching.
Help researchers study the nesting behavior of small, cavity-nesting forest owls in Utah and Arizona to better understand how t
Join scientists on the largest island in the Caribbean to conduct an assessment of its diverse array of bird species.
Search for dolphins, humpback whales, and whale sharks as you cruise through the blue waters of the Gulf of California and Nort
Join Earthwatch in South Africa to help protect a colony of African penguins on Robben Island.
How much can the humble caterpillar tell us about the world we live in? More than you might imagine.
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.

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 my first Earthwatch expedition and hopefully not my last. My expectations were well exceeded.
Our Research Focus

Ocean Ecosystems
Take action to protect marine habitats, conserve biodiversity, and promote sustainable livelihoods.

Sustainable Cities and Communities
Collect essential environmental data to promote urban resiliency while helping to influence positive change.

Terrestrial Ecosystems
Preserve and restore forests, assess and mitigate the impacts of a changing climate, and conserve biodiversity.