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 8 of 8 matchesBees, 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
Join scientists along the Gulf Coast of Texas to study how changing environmental conditions and human influences are impacting
How can we keep shark and ray populations strong? Find answers while exploring some of the world’s most beautiful reefs.
Are local tree-planting practices in Costa Rica supporting forest ecosystems and helping to protect biodiversity?
Where do endangered sea turtles thrive? Help scientists find out and protect these critical habitats.

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
Earthwatch gave me the opportunity to fulfill one of my lifelong dreams of going to Kenya and spending time on the savanna close to the animals in an authentic and impactful way.
Our Research Focus

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.

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