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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Aboard a riverboat deep in the heart of Peru’s flooded Amazon region, you’ll help to conserve river dolphins and monkeys, and protect the fragile South American wilderness.
Wildlife & Ecosystems
Climate Change
Varies
Varies
Amazon Riverboat Exploration

Help conserve wildlife within the Amazon Basin by searching for pink river dolphins, primates, macaw, caiman, and giant river o

South America : Samiria River, Peru
Lead Scientist
Richard Bodmer, Ph.D.
Duration
8 days (avg. $306 a day)
Starting at $2,450
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A pileated woodpecker perched in a tree
Wildlife & Ecosystems
Strenuous
Strenuous
Bird Songs of the Olympic Peninsula

Hike through the vast wilderness of the Olympic Peninsula while helping researchers explore the balance between community wellb

North America : Olympic Peninsula near the City of Forks, Washington State, United States
Lead Scientist
Teodora Minkova, Ph.D.
Duration
8 days (avg. $262 a day)
Starting at $2,095
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A large elephant in the distance
Wildlife & Ecosystems
Easy
Easy
Elephants and Sustainable Agriculture in Kenya

Help local farmers to conserve elephants and their habitat in southeast Kenya by implementing sustainable agriculture practices

Africa : Kasigau Corridor, Kenya (between Tsavo East and West National Parks), Kenya, Africa
Lead Scientist
Bruce A. Schulte, Ph.D.
Duration
12+ days (avg. $250 a day)
Starting at $2,995
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mcgregor expedition
Ocean Health
Strenuous
Strenuous
Project Manta Ningaloo Reef

Help the marine life survive and thrive in the World Heritage listed Ningaloo Reef.

Australia : Coral Bay, Western Australia, Australia
Lead Scientist
Frazer McGregor, Ph.D.
Duration
8 days (avg. $312 a day)
Starting at $2,495
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Yellow throated toucan on a branch
Wildlife & Ecosystems
Easy
Easy
Toucans, Parrots, and Other Wildlife in Costa Rica's Forests

Are local tree-planting practices in Costa Rica supporting forest ecosystems and helping to protect biodiversity?

North America : Las Cruces, Coto Brus, Costa Rica
Lead Scientist
Clare Aslan, Ph.D.
Duration
10 days ($263 per day)
Starting at $2,625
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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

Just after retiring, I found this opportunity to get out of my self-described, "armchair archaeologist" identity and go on a real dig.

Lynda Vibrock — Unearthing Ancient History in Tuscany

Our Research Focus

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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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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