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 12 matchesScientists expect to observe the greatest effects of global warming in the Arctic.
How is a national treasure being reshaped by the changing climate?
Rhino populations are in crisis due to the high value of rhino horn combined with widespread poaching.
Join scientists on California’s Catalina Island as you help to monitor the health of a unique marine ecosystem.
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
Help the marine life survive and thrive in the World Heritage listed Ningaloo Reef.
Help scientists understand why giant manta rays gather off the shores of northern Peru in order to strengthen protections for t

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

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.

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