Rhino populations are in crisis due to the high value of rhino horn combined with widespread poaching.
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 9 matchesJoin 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.
Join 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.
Explore Kenya's Enarau Wildlife Conservancy to study wildlife and support the restoration of the Greater Maasai Mara Ecosy
Join Earthwatch in South Africa to help protect a colony of African penguins on Robben Island.
How exactly do penguins find food at sea, and how does it impact their young? Be among the first to investigate.
What can we learn about the behavior, habits, and needs of wildlife living in the Mongolian steppe?
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
If you care for the environment and want to make a meaningful contribution, there is no better way than to work on an Earthwatch project.
Our Research Focus
Sustainable Cities and Communities
Collect essential environmental data to promote urban resiliency while helping to influence positive change.
Ocean Ecosystems
Take action to protect marine habitats, conserve biodiversity, and promote sustainable livelihoods.
Terrestrial Ecosystems
Preserve and restore forests, assess and mitigate the impacts of a changing climate, and conserve biodiversity.