Protecting the Reef's Coastal Frontier

Take part in one of the longest running mangrove forest studies in Australia and help us protect both the mangroves and the coral reefs that rely on the healthy functioning of these coastal habitats. Read more
Recovery of the Great Barrier Reef

Help Earthwatch scientists in active recovery efforts on and around Magnetic Island on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. Read more

Expeditions

Get muddy in the mangroves of the Wet Tropics, observe the behaviour of magnificent manta rays, weed the ocean to help corals on the Great Barrier Reef. The data you collect on your Earthwatch Expedition will help protect threatened wildlife, habitats and ecosystems all around the world.

Step off the beaten path to discover nature as you've never experienced it before by fundraising for yourself with an Earthwatch expedition fund.

Please note: Access to your My Earthwatch portal and all bookings are directed through the Earthwatch US website with prices in Australian dollars.

COVID-19 update: Check out our Latest News to read about our COVID Safe plans for all Earthwatch expeditions. Please register your interest with us for any upcoming expeditions and we will contact you directly.

12 Jan 2022 Update
Due to the ongoing impacts of COVID-19 globally and Australian border arrangements, Earthwatch has a number of controls in place.

Vaccination: Our vaccination policy follows the latest Australian Government advice. All Earthwatch Participants are required to produce verified proof of full COVID-19 vaccination (double dose) unless medically exempt.
Domestic Travel – border closures: We recommend that participants monitor domestic travel and entry requirements specific to their circumstance. Due to our limited capacity, Earthwatch does not take responsibility for informing participants if they are unable to attend an expedition due to border closures. If you have booked for a program or expedition in an area which you are no longer able to travel to, please refer to our Travel Credit policy below.
International Travel: At this stage, we are not offering international expeditions.
Travel Credit: If you are unable to attend a program or expedition which you have booked since 12 Jan 2022 due to circumstances out of your control (e.g. domestic border closures), we will automatically issue travel credit which will remain valid for a period of 12 months from date of issue. If you have booked trips prior to this date, our previous policy of 3 years applies. As we are a small organisation, we have a number of unrecoverable costs when it comes to arranging programs and expeditions, therefore we are unable to provide refunds.

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Project Manta Ningaloo Reef

Help collect samples and identify the microscopic food items in the waters around Ningaloo Reef to evaluate changes in the Manta Ray’s food web. Read more

Protecting the Reef's Coastal Frontier

Take part in one of the longest running mangrove forest studies in Australia and help us protect both the mangroves and the coral reefs that rely on the healthy functioning of these coastal habitats. Read more

Recovery of the Great Barrier Reef

Help Earthwatch scientists in active recovery efforts on and around Magnetic Island on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. Read more

Turning the Tide on Plastic Pollution in Bali

Indonesia is the second largest contributor of plastic debris globally, largely driven by lack of access to waste management infrastructure. By joining forces with Plastic Collective, Sea Communities, Southern Cross University and TK Maxx, we have collectively implemented a community-run circular economy solution for Les Village waste management. Members of the public help with monitoring the impact the program is having on plastics in the local environment. Read more

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. Read more

Bird Songs of the Olympic Peninsula

Hike through the vast wilderness of the Olympic Peninsula while helping researchers explore the balance between community wellbeing and conservation of wildlife habitat. Read more

Climate Change & Caterpillars in Costa Rica

Help scientists untangle the complex relationships between caterpillars, the plants they eat and the changes in climate that will reshape the rainforest. Read more

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. Read more

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. Read more

Climate Change: Sea to Trees 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. Read more

Conserving Endangered Rhinos in South Africa

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

Conserving Marine Life Along Catalina's Coast

Join Earthwatch scientists on California’s Catalina Island as you help to monitor the health of a unique marine ecosystem. Read more

Conserving Wetlands & Traditional Agriculture in Mexico

Help gather critical data on the sustainable use of one of Mexico City’s last wetlands. Read more

Conserving Wild Bees & 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. Read more

Costa Rican Sea Turtles

Help Earthwatch scientists discover why Pacific leatherback sea turtles have almost disappeared from Costa Rica's beaches. Read more

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. Read more

Elephants & Sustainable Agriculture in Kenya

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

Following Forest Owls in Western USA

Help researchers study the nesting behaviour of Forest Owls in Utah and Arizona to better understand how this species is influenced by climate change. Read more

Helping Endangered Corals in the Cayman Islands

Help scientists learn what makes coral strong, which could have a hand in saving reefs across the world. Read more

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. Read more

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. Read more

Lions and their prey in Kenya's Maasai Mara

Find out how we can restore the balance between predators and prey in the African savanna through creative livestock management. Read more

Mapping Biodiversity in Cuba

Join scientists on the largest island in the Caribbean to survey its diverse array of birds and amphibians. Read more

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. Read more

Protecting Peru's Giant Manta Rays

Help scientists to understand the occurrence of giant manta rays in Peru in order to strengthen protections for this species. Read more

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. Read more

Shark and Ray Conservation in Belize

Find out how to keep shark and ray populations strong while exploring some of the world’s most beautiful reefs in Belize. Read more

South African Penguins

Join Earthwatch in South Africa to help protect the second largest colony of African penguins on the planet. Read more

Tracking Sea Turtles in The Bahamas

Where do endangered sea turtles thrive? Help scientists find out and protect these critical habitats. Read more

Trailing Penguins in Patagonia

Be among the first to get a glimpse of what penguins do far out at sea and learn how this behaviour could affect their chicks back on land. Read more

Uncovering the Mysteries of Colorado's Pueblo Communities

Dig into the archaeology of ancestral Pueblo great houses to uncover answers to questions about the historical population of Southwest Colorado. Read more

Unearthing Ancient History in Tuscany

Help archaeologists reconstruct the complex past of Populonia in Italy as fully as possible. Read more

Unearthing the Ancient Secrets of Angkor in Cambodia

Help archaeologists uncover the daily lives of the people who lived sustainably in the ancient civilisation of Angkor. Read more

Walking with African Wildlife

Find out how giraffes, elephants, and other wildlife are faring in a world-class protected area in South Africa. Held every two years. Read more

Wildlife and Reforestation in Brazil

Help Earthwatch scientists to reforest the once vast Atlantic Forest in Brazil which has been reduced to less than one sixth of its former size. Read more

Wildlife in the Changing Andorran Pyrenees

Discover and help protect the delicate Alpine environment of the Andorran Pyrenees from climate change and from ourselves. Read more

Wildlife of the Mongolian Steppe

Explore and learn about the behaviour, habits, and needs of wildlife of the Mongolian steppe to help conserve this remote landscape. Read more

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Workshops

Focusing on two areas, Climate Action and Wetlands, your school can host workshops with Earthwatch program managers.
ClimateWatch

ClimateWatch is a program that aims to understand how changes in temperature and rainfall are affecting the seasonal behaviour of Australia's plants and animals by monitoring changes in flowering times, breeding cycles and migration movement. Simply by snapping a photo in your backyard or local area, ClimateWatch gives every Australian the opportunity to get involved in collecting and recording data that will help shape the country’s scientific response to climate change.
Tiny Forests

Urban forests play a critical role in maintaining the health and liveability of cities, increasing a city's resilience. Earthwatch Australia is partnering with researchers and social enterprises across Australia to deliver tiny forests, an accelerated and intensive planting process to bring biodiversity back into our cities.
Wetlands not Wastelands

In partnership with Coca Cola Australia Foundation, the Carpentaria Land Council Aboriginal Corporation, and Plastic Collective, Earthwatch provides training to 20 CLCAC Indigenous Land and Environment Rangers and 30 community volunteers to help deliver a first-of-its-kind marine pollution and wetland management program in the Lower Gulf of Carpentaria.

Save the Reef and Oceans

From biodiversity and food supply to the livelihoods of millions, so much depends on our oceans. Coral reefs are home to one quarter of all life in the oceans, and provide humans with immense benefits such as coastal protection, fisheries, and tourism.
Global Impact

Earthwatch is committed globally to inspiring action for a net positive impact on the environment.
Plastic Pollution Solutions

By 2050 it is predicted there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish. We need to act now to stop plastics entering our oceans and we can't do it without your support.
Recovery of the Great Barrier Reef

Help Earthwatch scientists in active recovery efforts on and around Magnetic Island on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.
Why It Matters

The global climate crisis is the most pressing environmental challenge humanity now faces. Earthwatch can help you be a part of the solution and together we can keep ahead of climate change.
Protect our Unique Wildlife

Australia is renowned for its unique wildlife, with more than 70% of our species found nowhere else on earth. We can stop the decline of our wildlife by helping people reconnect with nature.
Save the Bees

Global honey bee populations are decreasing at an alarming rate. To understand and prevent colony collapse, Earthwatch is putting tiny ‘backpacks’ on our bee friends to find out more about them.
Expedition Team Leader

Do you have a passion for science, biodiversity and education? We are looking for an Expedition Team Leader for our Bush Blitz Expedition at Fowlers Bay.
ClimateWatch

ClimateWatch is a program that aims to understand how changes in temperature and rainfall are affecting the seasonal behaviour of Australia's plants and animals by monitoring changes in flowering times, breeding cycles and migration movement. Simply by snapping a photo in your backyard or local area, ClimateWatch gives every Australian the opportunity to get involved in collecting and recording data that will help shape the country’s scientific response to climate change.
Corporate Sustainability

Earthwatch helps businesses understand their environmental impacts, build resilience and demonstrate leadership in sustainability.