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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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. $399 a day)
Starting at $2,795
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whale in costa rica
Ocean Health
Easy
Easy
Conserving Marine Mammals 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. $294 a day)
Starting at $2,650
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owl
Wildlife & Ecosystems
Varies
Varies
Following Forest Owls in the Western U.S.

Help researchers study the nesting behavior of small, cavity-nesting forest owls in Utah and Arizona to better understand how t

North America : Snow Basin, Utah or Portal, Arizona, United States
Lead Scientist
Dave Oleyar, Ph.D.
Duration
7 days (avg. $404 a day)
Starting at $2,825
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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. $394 a day)
Starting at $3,150
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More than a third of sharks and rays around the world are at risk of extinction, making them the second most threatened vertebrate group on earth (after amphibians).
Ocean Health
Moderate
Moderate
Tracking Sharks and Rays in Florida

Survey a variety of shark and ray species in Florida to help ensure the populations are protected from overexploitation and env

North America : Sarasota, Florida
Lead Scientist
Demian Chapman, Ph.D.
Duration
8 days (avg. $374 a day)
Starting at $2,995
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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

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.

Joanne Black — Restoring Fire, Wolves, and Bison to the Canadian Rockies

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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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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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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