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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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Bone remains discovered in Portugal
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Archaeology
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Discovering Ancient Societies in Portugal

The transition from hunter-gatherers to farming in ancient Portuguese societies is still a mystery.

Europe : Muge, Salvaterra de Magos, Santarém, Portugal
Lead Scientist
Célia Gonçalves, Ph.D.
Duration
7+ days (avg. $428 a day)
Starting at $2,995
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Two killer whales break the surface (C) Icelandic Orca Project
Ocean Health
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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. $333 a day)
Starting at $3,995
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Earthwatch volunteers looking for artifacts while on archaeology expedition Unearthing Ancient History in Tuscany
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Archaeology
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Unearthing Ancient History in Tuscany

What can we learn about Italy’s ancient people from the ruins they left along the coast of Tuscany? Help us dust off clues.

Europe : Populonia Archaeological Park, Piombino, Tuscany, Italy
Lead Scientist
Carolina Megale, Ph.D.
Duration
7+ days (avg. $339 a day)
Starting at $2,375
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Earthwatch teams will help identify the key species in the ecosystem and how they are changing.
Climate Change
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Wildlife in the Changing Andorran Pyrenees

Help discover and protect this delicate Alpine environment from climate change, and from ourselves.

Europe : Valley of Ordino, Andorra
Lead Scientist
Bernat Claramunt-López, Ph.D.
Duration
9 days (avg. $288 a day)
Starting at $2,595
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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

The opportunity to walk in the African bush accompanied only by an armed Zulu ranger for 4 to 5 hours every morning is a life changing, educational, spiritual experience.

Frances Bills — Walking With African Wildlife

Our Research Focus

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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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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