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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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A white rhino female with her calf (C) Lynne MacTavish
Wildlife & Ecosystems
Moderate
Moderate
Conserving Threatened Rhinos in South Africa

Rhino populations are in crisis due to the high value of rhino horn combined with widespread poaching.

Africa : Northwest Province, South Africa, Africa
Lead Scientist
Dawn Scott, Ph.D.
Duration
12 days (avg. $300 a day)
Starting at $3,595
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A large elephant in the distance
Wildlife & Ecosystems
Easy
Easy
Elephants and Sustainable Agriculture in Kenya

Help local farmers to conserve elephants and their habitat in southeast Kenya by implementing sustainable agriculture practices

Africa : Kasigau Corridor, Kenya (between Tsavo East and West National Parks), Kenya, Africa
Lead Scientist
Bruce A. Schulte, Ph.D.
Duration
12+ days (avg. $250 a day)
Starting at $2,995
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Chimp in Uganda
Wildlife & Ecosystems
Very Active
Very Active
Investigating Threats to Chimps in Uganda

Explore interactions between people and chimpanzees and other primates in the rainforest of Uganda to improve human–primate rel

Africa : Budongo Forest Reserve, Uganda
Lead Scientist
Fred Babweteera, Ph.D.
Duration
12 days (avg. $254 a day)
Starting at $3,050
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lions and their prey in kenya
Wildlife & Ecosystems
Easy
Easy
Lions and Their Prey in Kenya's Maasai Mara

Can inventive livestock management bring balance between lions, other predators, and prey to the Kenyan savanna?

Africa : Olare Motorogi Conservancy, Kenya
Lead Scientist
Caroline Chebet Ng'weno, Ph.D.
Duration
14 days (avg. $284 a day)
Starting at $3,975
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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

Just after retiring, I found this opportunity to get out of my self-described, "armchair archaeologist" identity and go on a real dig.

Lynda Vibrock — Unearthing Ancient History in Tuscany

Our Research Focus

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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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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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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