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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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northern lights in the arctic
Climate Change
Moderate
Moderate
Climate Change at the Arctic's Edge

Scientists expect to observe the greatest effects of global warming in the Arctic.

North America : Churchill, Manitoba, Canada
Lead Scientist
LeeAnn Fishback, Ph.D.
Duration
11 days (avg. $336 a day)
Starting at $3,695
Expedition Details
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climate change at acadia national park
Climate Change
Moderate
Moderate
Climate Change: Sea to Trees at Acadia National Park

How is a national treasure being reshaped by the changing climate?

North America : Acadia National Park, Maine, United States
Lead Scientist
Abraham Miller-Rushing, Ph.D.
Duration
7 days (avg. $336 a day)
Starting at $2,350
Expedition Details
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Leatherback sea turtle seen on Earthwatch expedition Costa Rican Sea Turtles.
Ocean Health
Very Active
Very Active
Costa Rican Sea Turtles

Why have Pacific leatherback sea turtles almost disappeared? Look for answers and solutions on Costa Rica’s beaches.

North America : Parque Nacional Marino Las Baulas, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica
Lead Scientist
Frank Paladino, Ph.D.
Duration
9 days (avg. $277 a day)
Starting at $2,495
Expedition Details
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Two killer whales break the surface (C) Icelandic Orca Project
Ocean Health
Moderate
Moderate
Killer Whales and Their Prey in Iceland

By studying the feeding behavior of killer whales in Iceland, scientists can better understand potential threats to this specie

Europe : Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland
Lead Scientist
Filipa Samarra, Ph.D.
Duration
12 days (avg. $329 a day)
Starting at $3,950
Expedition Details
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whale in costa rica
Ocean Health
Easy
Easy
Marine Mammals and Predators in Costa Rica

Climb aboard a motorboat and sail a tropical “inner sea” in search of endangered dolphins and whales in Costa Rica.

North America : Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica
Lead Scientist
Lenin E. Oviedo Correa, Ph.D.
Duration
9 days (avg. $272 a day)
Starting at $2,450
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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
Expedition Details
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Coral reefs face a growing number of threats, from climate change and storm damage to sediment and nutrient run-off.
Ocean Health
Climate Change
Strenuous
Strenuous
Recovery of the Great Barrier Reef

Help Earthwatch scientists at the forefront of active reef restoration science on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.

Australia : Magnetic Island, Queensland, Australia
Lead Scientist
David Bourne, Ph.D.
Duration
5 days (avg. $311 a day)
Starting at $1,555
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Help researchers make the reef a safe haven again by investigating how marine reserves affect shark populations.
Ocean Health
Moderate
Moderate
Shark and Ray Conservation in Belize

How can we keep shark and ray populations strong? Find answers while exploring some of the world’s most beautiful reefs.

North America : Riversdale, Belize
Lead Scientist
Demian Chapman, Ph.D.
Duration
8 days (avg. $372 a day)
Starting at $2,975
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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

My experience on Earthwatch's Bird Songs of the Olympic Peninsula was excellent. The scientists and my team members were all quite knowledgeable and experienced which made the project even better. When we were served food it was always well made and given to us as sanitary as possible. The living accommodations were very good considering how COVID changed things. The field work was exciting and never felt dull even with the wet and rainy weather. Overall, my time spent on this expedition was amazing.
Samari Alston — Sustaining Forests, Biodiversity, and Livelihoods on Washington's Olympic Peninsula

Our Research Focus

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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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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