Hike through the vast wilderness of the Olympic Peninsula while helping researchers explore the balance between community wellb
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 9 of 13 matchesScientists expect to observe the greatest effects of global warming in the Arctic.
Scientists expect to see the greatest effects of climate change in the Arctic. But what, exactly, will these effects be?
How is a national treasure being reshaped by the changing climate?
Help gather critical data on the sustainable use of one of Mexico City’s last wetlands.
Bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators provide services that are critical to our future food security and the ecological hea
Help researchers study the nesting behavior of small, cavity-nesting forest owls in Utah and Arizona to better understand how t
Join scientists on the largest island in the Caribbean to conduct an assessment of its diverse array of bird and amphibian spec
Climb aboard a motorboat and sail a tropical “inner sea” in search of endangered dolphins and whales in Costa Rica.

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
It’s impossible to convey in words the fascination and sheer fun of observing penguins, including weighing fluffy grey babies while the parents protest loudly.
Our Research Focus

Ocean Ecosystems
Take action to protect marine habitats, conserve biodiversity, and promote sustainable livelihoods.

Sustainable Cities and Communities
Collect essential environmental data to promote urban resiliency while helping to influence positive change.

Terrestrial Ecosystems
Preserve and restore forests, assess and mitigate the impacts of a changing climate, and conserve biodiversity.