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400km of dead mangroves

Mangrove monitoring trip to remote coast finds shocking impact of two cyclones across hundreds of kilometres Read more

Blue Carbon program receives Higher Education Award

A citizen science partnership is supporting ground-breaking research into blue carbon reserves stored in coastal wetlands. Read more

Earthwatch gets thumbs up from National Geographic

Read National Geographic's story on voluntourism. Read more

Talking about Bees with Backpacks

Cassandra Nichols, Earthwatch CEO, talking to the Wheen Bee Foundation about our budding citizen science program Bees with Backpacks. Read more

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A Safe Climate Future

Donations to the Earthwatch Christmas appeal will ensure more people take practical, science-led actions on the climate crisis.

Spiders that look like lollies and have eyes on their belly

New spider species discovered in Bush Blitz expedition to Little Desert by TeachLive participants.

Investigating Invertebrates

Day 6 | Todd Rogers | Ferny Grove State School QLD

Buzzing around the bush

Day 6 | Jeff Scott | Cooinda Primary School WA

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.

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Recovery of the Great Barrier Reef

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

Global Impact

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

Herpetology Finds

Day 1 | Catarina Murphy | Southern Cross Catholic College QLD

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.

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.

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.

Bush Blitz Little Desert National Park 2019

The Bush Blitz Adventure Portal visits Little Desert National Park VIC in October 2019.

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.