How is a national treasure being reshaped by the changing climate?
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 8 of 8 matchesBees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators provide services that are critical to our future food security and the ecological hea
Assist in researching nesting behavior of small forest owls in Utah and Arizona to comprehend their response to climate change
Join scientists on the largest island in the Caribbean to conduct an assessment of its diverse array of bird species.
Join scientists along the Gulf Coast of Texas to study how changing environmental conditions and human influences are impacting
Search for dolphins, humpback whales, and whale sharks as you cruise through the blue waters of the Gulf of California and Nort
How can we keep shark populations strong? Find answers while exploring some of the world’s most beautiful reefs.
Survey a variety of shark and ray species in Florida to help ensure the populations are protected from overexploitation and env
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
This project is a great example of using different phases of research to develop and test theories for the restoration of the Costa Rican rainforests.
Our Research Focus
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.
Sustainable Cities and Communities
Collect essential environmental data to promote urban resiliency while helping to influence positive change.