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Our 2025 Expedition Guide is out now. Check out 2025 dates, stories from the field, and scientific impact. Join us on an expedition to change the world yourself!
Earthwatch is an international environmental nonprofit founded in 1971
Earthwatch connects people with scientists to conserve our planet. Our expeditions put you at the center of research and conservation worldwide. Are you ready to experience nature as you help protect it?
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Expeditions
Experience a blend of volunteering and adventure! Choose from more than 20 expeditions worldwide for solo travelers, teens, adults, students, and groups.
Scientific Research
Support research that responds to global challenges—from climate change to human-wildlife coexistence to sustainability—while engaging local communities.
Education
With programs for teachers, students, and school groups, discover what makes Earthwatch a leader in the field of experiential education.
Partnerships
Join our team of partners committed to sustainability, including corporations, foundations, nonprofit organizations, schools, and universities.
Explore More
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Can travel and science unite for a positive impact? A look at conservation travel.
Buzzwords like "conscious" and "authentic" travel are on the rise, but what exactly do they mean? Can travel and science unite for a greater good?
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Best places to photograph wildlife in Central America
Central America is a treasure trove of opportunities for photographers passionate about wildlife.
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How scuba skills can restore oceans
Scuba diving is the ultimate adventure for many, but the same people drawn to its beauty can harm marine habitats.
Be more than a tourist
Experience hands-on science in some of the world's most astounding locations. Meet a community of eco-conscious travelers and return home with stories filled with adventure.
YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS
Earthwatch depends on donations—above and beyond what we raise from volunteers who participate in our expeditions—to deliver our global conservation mission. In fact, volunteer contributions provide only half of the total resources Earthwatch needs to sustain over 20 global field research expeditions, a wide variety of educational programs, corporate sustainability trainings, and more each year.