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
The Importance of the Ocean
The Ocean is Earth’s largest reservoir of fresh water and a vital part of the planet’s ecosystem. A healthy ocean regulates climate and reduces impacts of global warming. It also provides billions of people with food, including fish and other seafood. The world’s oceans cover about 71% of the surface of our planet. They contain...
The Essential Role of the Oceans in the Ecosystem
Oceans are huge bodies of water that cover nearly 70% of the Earth’s surface. They are an essential part of the world’s ecosystem, sustaining life and supporting many human activities. They play an important role in the carbon cycle and in global climate regulation. The ocean is a major source of drinking water and food...
The Effects of Climate Change
The climate system is a complex system, influenced by solar energy and other natural processes, but it’s also affected by changes humans make to the planet. The main change human activities have caused is the addition of greenhouse gases to the atmosphere. Greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide absorb heat from the...
The Ocean and Its Limits
The Ocean is one of the most important parts of the Earth. It is the largest body of water on our planet and has a large impact on weather, climate, food supply, and many other aspects of life. It is also one of the most mysterious parts of our world. It has been estimated that...
How Wildlife Is Managed and Conserved
Wildlife is the study and conservation of animals, plants and other organisms that live in the natural world. It also includes the management of those animals and their habitats. Wild animals are a vital part of nature and have played an important role in human history. They provide food, clothing, shelter and other goods. They...
How Does Climate Change Affect Us?
Climate Change is a complex issue that affects all aspects of Earth’s life, from the weather to our food, water, energy, transportation, agriculture, ecosystems and human health. It is caused by a combination of emissions from fossil fuels and other industrial activities, changes in the oceans and land surfaces, and other factors that are in...
What Is the Ocean?
Throughout its long history, the ocean has provided Earth with numerous services, including climate regulation, trade and transport, and food production. In addition, the ocean provides an important habitat for a variety of animal species. The ocean, a body of salt water, spans about 71 percent of Earth’s surface and is called the “world ocean”...
The Importance of Wildlife
Wildlife is a term that refers to all of the animals and plants that live naturally in their own environments. They provide food, shelter, mates, and other services to their ecosystems. These organisms are essential to the balance of nature and must be protected. Thousands of species of animal and plant populations are threatened with...
Climate Change – A Global Phenomenon
Climate change is a global phenomenon, affecting all countries and areas on Earth. Scientists agree that it is caused by human activities, such as the burning of fossil fuels, and has the potential to cause devastating effects worldwide. The Sun is a main source of energy on Earth and plays a major role in the...
The Ocean – The Most Complex and Fascinating Ecosystem on Earth
The Ocean is one of the most complex and fascinating things on Earth. It contains a tremendous amount of life-forms, and scientists are just beginning to learn about it. In fact, more than 80 percent of it has never been mapped, explored, or even seen. It’s the largest and most powerful reservoir of water on...