Recovery of the Great Barrier Reef
Be part of the team undertaking active recovery efforts on and around Magnetic Island on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.
Amazon Riverboat Exploration
Help conserve wildlife within the Amazon Basin, while seeking pink river dolphins, primates, macaw, caiman, giant river otters, piranha and exotic fish.
Climate Change at the Arctic's Edge
Shrinking sea ice, retreating glaciers, a tree line migrating farther North, and less snow that melts earlier—uncover what these climate-related changes mean for the Arctic and all of us.
Climate Change in the Mackenzie Mountains
Scientists expect to see the greatest effects of global warming in the Arctic. Discover what these effects might be and the impacts on this awe-inspiring landscape and all of us.
Climate Change: Sea to Trees at Acadia National Park
Help scientists tell the story of how humans are reshaping Acadia to inspire policies that will safeguard this iconic American habitat and bird wonderland.
Conserving Threatened Rhinos in South Africa
Rhino populations are in crisis due to the high value of rhino horn combined with widespread poaching.
Conserving Wild Bees and Other Pollinators of Costa Rica
Costa Rica is home to over 400 species of native wild bees and about 50 species of hummingbirds, but habitat loss, pesticide use, and climate change threaten these essential pollinators.
Costa Rican Sea Turtles
Help Earthwatch scientists discover why Pacific leatherback sea turtles have almost disappeared from Costa Rica's beaches.
Cracking the Code: the Mysteries of Native Bees in Utah
Join researchers in the towering mountains and verdant forests of Utah to monitor the health and diversity of bee populations.
Discovering Ancient Societies in Portugal
Hunter-gatherers and farmers may have coexisted for a brief time in ancient Portuguese societies before the shift to agriculture. Unearth the mystery of this transition.
Elephants and Sustainable Agriculture in Kenya
Help local farmers to conserve elephants and their habitat in southeast Kenya by implementing sustainable agriculture practices.
Following Forest Owls in the Western U.S.
Help researchers study the nesting behaviour of Forest Owls in Utah and Arizona to better understand how this species is influenced by climate change.
Investigating Threats to Chimps in Uganda
Explore interactions between people and chimpanzees and other primates in the rainforest of Uganda to improve human–primate relationships.
Killer Whales and Their Prey in Iceland
Help scientists study the feeding behaviour of killer whales in Iceland to better understand potential threats to this species.
Mapping Biodiversity in Cuba
Join scientists on the largest island in the Caribbean to survey its diverse array of birds and amphibians.
Marine Mammals and Predators in Costa Rica
Climb aboard a motorboat and sail a tropical “inner sea” in search of endangered dolphins and whales in Costa Rica.
Protecting Whooping Cranes and Coastal Habitats in Texas
Join scientists along the Gulf Coast of Texas to study the endangered Whooping Crane and help to uncover how a changing environment is impacting the coastal marsh ecosystems these unique birds call their winter home.
Restoring Coral Reefs in Bali
Snorkel through Bali’s coastal waters as you investigate the impact and role of artificial coral reefs.
Searching for Fossils and Fauna in Zambia
Join scientists in the breathtaking South Luangwa National Park to search for fossils, bones, and living animals.
Shark and Ray Conservation in Belize
How can we keep shark and ray populations strong? Find answers while exploring some of the world’s most beautiful reefs.
South African Penguins
Join Earthwatch in South Africa to help protect a colony of African penguins on Robben Island.
Tracking Caterpillars in Tropical Forests
How much can the humble caterpillar tell us about the world we live in? More than you might imagine.
Tracking Sharks and Rays in Florida
Survey a variety of shark and ray species in Florida to help ensure the populations are protected from overexploitation and environmental threats.
Trailing Penguins in Patagonia
How exactly do penguins find food at sea, and how does it impact their young? Be among the first to investigate.
Unearthing Ancient History in Tuscany
What can we learn about Italy’s ancient people from the ruins they left along the coast of Tuscany? Help us dust off clues.
Wildlife and Reforestation in Brazil
The once vast Atlantic Forest in Brazil has been reduced to less than one sixth of its former size.
Wildlife in the Changing Andorran Pyrenees
Help discover and protect this delicate Alpine environment from climate change, and from ourselves.
Wildlife of the Mongolian Steppe
Explore the lives of grassland animals, from the hedgehog to the Siberian ibex, to help conserve their wilderness home.
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