Scientists

Dr David Bourne

Recovery of the Great Barrier Reef Principal Investigator Read more

Professor Michael Mahony

Australia’s Vanishing Frogs Principal Investigator Read more

Frazer McGregor

Project Manta Ningaloo Reef Principal Investigator Read more

Professor Steve Smith

Turning the Tide on Plastic Pollution in Bali Principal Investigator Read more

Dr Peter Cale

Ecosystems of the Murray River & Mallee Principal Investigator Read more

Dr Peter Macreadie

Blue Carbon: Counteracting Climate Change Principal Investigator Read more

Jock Mackenzie

Wetlands Program Manager & Protecting the Reef's Coastal Frontier PI Read more

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Habitat

Land clearing and habitat loss is an everyday occurrence where scientists estimate almost half of the trees on Earth since the start of civilization are gone.

Biodiversity

We are facing a sixth mass extinction having lost over seventy-five per cent of our species in a relatively short geological interval.

Energy Use

Energy use around the world tripled in just the last 50 years.

Shopping Habits

Australia’s population has increased by 17 million in just 70 years, dramatically increasing the demand on local resources and supply chains.

Keep Ahead of Climate Change

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.

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.

Herpetology Finds

Day 1 | Catarina Murphy | Southern Cross Catholic College QLD

Earthwatchers reunite 20 years after Rapa Nui expedition

After two decades, Earthwatcher Leonie York and four of her fellow adventurers reunite after developing a life-changing bond on the Rapa Nui expedition.

ClimateWatch is the first continental-scale project in the southern hemisphere to study plant and animal life cycle events, and enables every Australian to collect and record data that will shape our scientific response to climate change.

Getting Mangroovy in the Daintree

Gemma Murphy, a participant from Earthwatch corporate partner QBE, shares her experience exploring the mangroves and landscapes of the Daintree.

Merger to boost environmental education

Environmental education gets a boost in 2020 as Kids Teaching Kids merges with Earthwatch Australia