Research areas across four vital areas
Climate Change
Climate change poses one of the most significant challenges to the planet. Earthwatch supports research that improves the understanding of how climate change affects different environments and finds ways to help communities reduce their impacts and adapt to changes.
Archeology & Culture
This research highlights the genetic, ecological, cultural, and linguistic variation discovered in the native biological and cultural communities. These research programs unearth the past in a way that safeguards the future.
Wildlife & Ecosystems
Habitats and animals all over the world are threatened. This research aims to create conservation plans and help protect our planet and its inhabitants in today's ever-evolving landscape.
Ocean Health
This research seeks to protect marine biodiversity with a focus on those parts of the ocean most quickly impacted by society, such as the highly threatened coastal habitats, including mangroves and coral reefs.
Latest Articles
Impacts of Climate Change
Climate Change is a global phenomenon that is changing the way we live, work and play on Earth. The changes are happening faster than at any time in our history and are causing serious impacts on people, animals, plants, ecosystems and society as a whole. The most important driver of climate change is human activity....
The Importance of the Ocean
Ocean is the largest body of salt water on Earth. Its vast size makes it a crucial part of life on earth, providing food, transportation and an essential ecosystem service for marine organisms. It also helps to keep our planet livable by absorbing solar energy and distributing it throughout the world’s oceans via ocean currents....
Wildlife Protection Laws
Wildlife refers to all of the living organisms on Earth that have not been domesticated. This includes animals, plants, and insects. However, it also includes species that humans have domesticated and use for food, recreation, or entertainment. In the past, most people relied on wildlife as a source of food. Some people even hunted and...
How Does Climate Change Affect Us?
The Earth’s climate is changing because of greenhouse gases. These gases act like the glass in a greenhouse and trap the heat that comes from the sun. Humans’ activities, such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation, increase these gas concentrations. The increased greenhouse effect is causing temperatures to rise. The climate is a complex system,...
The Importance of the Ocean
The ocean is the world’s largest body of liquid water, covering 70% of Earth’s surface. It is composed of 1.35 billion cubic kilometers (350 million cubic miles) of seawater, with an average depth of over 1,500 meters (4,900 feet). The Ocean regulates our climate and creates weather Our planet’s oceans absorb solar radiation, heat and...
Writing About Wildlife
Wildlife is the term used to describe animals, plants and other organisms that live in their natural environment. These are considered as part of the biodiversity of an ecosystem and provide a vital role in maintaining the ecological balance. Various reasons like over-exploitation of human beings, poaching, hunting, pollution and climate change are regarded as...
Climate Change – Why Some Countries Are More Vulnerable Than Others
Climate Change is the global warming that scientists fear will cause extreme weather, sea level rise, and other impacts that threaten our health. It is an issue that affects people all over the world, but some countries and populations are more vulnerable than others to its effects. The planet’s climate is changing faster than at...
The Importance of the Ocean
The ocean is a huge body of water that is home to many amazing animals, plants, and abiotic processes. It also helps control weather patterns and serves as a major food source for humans and other organisms. Animals that live in the ocean include fish, krill, shrimp, jellyfish, and coral. They are all important to...
How to Write About Wildlife
Wildlife is the term used to describe a wide range of non-domesticated animals and plants. Various species of wild animals and plants are on the verge of extinction due to several factors. Some of these include overexploitation, hunting, poaching, and environmental pollution. Protecting the wildlife is a necessity as they are important to our survival....
What is Climate Change?
Climate Change refers to a range of changes in the Earth’s climate from local to global scales that have a broad range of impacts on human society and natural ecosystems. These impacts include heat waves, drought, famine, extreme weather events and flooding. The climate is driven by energy from the Sun, aerosols (tiny particles in...