Scientists expect to observe the greatest effects of global warming in the Arctic.
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 11 matchesHow is a national treasure being reshaped by the changing climate?
Bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators provide services that are critical to our future food security and the ecological hea
Help local farmers to conserve elephants and their habitat in southeast Kenya by implementing sustainable agriculture practices
Help researchers study the nesting behavior of small, cavity-nesting forest owls in Utah and Arizona to better understand how t
Can inventive livestock management bring balance between lions, other predators, and prey to the Kenyan savanna?
Help scientists understand why giant manta rays gather off the shores of northern Peru in order to strengthen protections for t
Are local tree-planting practices in Costa Rica supporting forest ecosystems and helping to protect biodiversity?
Even in a world-class protected area, wildlife needs our support. How are giraffes, rhinos, and other species faring?

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
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.
Our Research Focus

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

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.