Earthwatch Institute

Making life-long memories, connecting with nature, and learning from scientists are just a few things you can expect on an Earthwatch expedition. As participant Brooke Sabin says: "For the volunteers, it’s a chance to discover a destination in ways that take them far off the typical tourist track and to connect with people from varied backgrounds—all while contributing to research that aims to protect the planet. In other words, to travel with a purpose." — Brooke Sabin on the expedition "Wildlife in the Changing Andorran Pyrenees" Considering an expedition? Here's what you can expect ➡️ https://bit.ly/4aYoul7

Ever wonder why researchers catch and release sharks? Scientists catch, measure, tag, and release sharks to assess their health and abundance and monitor population trends, which is essential for effective conservation efforts. 🦈 Monitor health and populations 🦈 Track movements 🦈 Understand behaviors 🦈 Perform genetic studies 🦈 Support sustainable local economies Pictured: Earthwatch volunteers help scientists study sharks in Belize and Sarasota, Florida. #SharkResearch #SharkConservation #WildlifeConservation #CitizenScience #Expedition #ResearchExpedition #ParticipatoryScience #MarineConservation #VolunteerScience

"This expedition has reinforced my commitment to environmental stewardship and has equipped me with fresh perspectives and ideas that I am eager to bring back to my work and community in Brazil. It has also underscored the importance of our collective efforts in driving meaningful change for our planet." 💬 Thank you, Mariana, for so perfectly capturing the essence of Earthwatch's mission! Since our founding, volunteers have contributed over 10 million hours of field research. Beyond their contributions during expeditions, our volunteers create a ripple effect that inspires action wherever they go. We are glad you could support shark research in Florida as an EY-Earthwatch Ambassador!

One… two… three trips to the Andorran Pyrenees. ⛰️ As an Earthwatch volunteer, Nita Losoponkul traveled to Andorra three times to participate in our "Wildlife in the Changing Pyrenees" expedition. What makes this place so special, and why has she repeatedly returned? ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gH4UFpTS #VolunteerTravel #Expedition #Andorra #VolunteerAbroad #VolunteerScience #CitizenScience #WildlifeConservation #WildlifeResearch #ClimateResearch

Our expeditions are one way to achieve our mission: engaging people worldwide in scientific field research and education. Thank you, Julián, for sharing your experience supporting owl research as an Earthwatch-EY Ambassador! 🙏 We are thrilled when participants share that Earthwatch expeditions have provided them with a greater appreciation for the environment.

Our 84th volunteer team recently completed their "Conserving Threatened Rhinos in South Africa" expedition. We are proud of our 20-year collaboration with Mankwe Wildlife Reserve, which yielded extensive data on several vulnerable species. Thanks to Mankwe scientists, staff, and Earthwatch participants, this research has led to scientific progress that can contribute to wildlife conservation. In this amount of time, six PhD students have completed their thesis, 20 peer-reviewed publications have been published, and more are on the way. Thank you to all who contributed to this research! Your support is invaluable and multiplies the impact scientists can have on their own. 👏 #conservation #wildlifeconservation #citizenscience #researchexpedition #wildliferesearch

Calling all K-12 teachers in the United States! 📢 Join the many educators who have transformed their classrooms through the impactful experiences Teach Earth offers. Since its launch, Teach Earth has connected teachers with leading scientists on active research projects. This year, we’re thrilled to celebrate the program's 50th anniversary! 👏 Selected teachers will have the opportunity to experience professional development and hands-on science on an Earthwatch expedition. Applications are open! Do you know a teacher that would be thrilled about this opportunity? Tag them below! 🔗 Click to learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/eJsZGDdt #STEM #STEMEducation #FellowshipOpportunities #TeacherFellowship #Expedition #TeachEarth

Join us in celebrating the discovery of a new hammerhead shark species, Sphyrna alleni! 🦈 Earthwatch scientist Dr. Demian Chapman, Director of Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium Center for Shark Research, led various shark research efforts that contributed to this discovery. Including two research expeditions in Florida and Belize, where Earthwatch volunteers supported scientists with data collection. According to Cindy Gonzalez, an FIU researcher and lead author of the article in Zootaxa that formally describes the new species, the existence of the new species, Sphyrna alleni, was hidden because it looks so similar to another species, the bonnethead shark, Sphyrna tiburo. Identifying this new shark species is a testament to the power of scientific collaboration and volunteer science. 👏 We are proud to be part of the network of collaborators, including Mote Marine, Florida International University, Florida Atlantic University, the Mays Family Foundation, and local fishing communities, that made this discovery possible. 🔗 Click to read the full story: https://lnkd.in/eYbhDAMx #Sharks #NewSpecies #Earthwatch #SharkConservation #MarineConservation

National Hispanic Heritage Month is annually celebrated from September 15 to October 15 in the United States. To commemorate the occasion, we asked Earthwatch scientists to share more about their careers, perspectives, and advice for aspiring Hispanic and Latinx STEM scientists.  Learn more about Earthwatch scientists leading worldwide research on wildlife, climate change, and ocean health. ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/ePkn-nQR #HispanicHeritageMonth #HispanicHeritage #STEM

Earthwatch volunteers are at the forefront of marine conservation efforts in Costa Rica! 🐳👏 As part of our Marine Life Conservation expedition, Earthwatch participants support scientists studying humpback whales and dolphins in Costa Rica. Since our project's launch in 2013, Earthwatch teams have conducted 301 boat surveys, accounting for 59% of all fieldwork in Golfo Dulce! This expedition's impact doesn't end with data collection. The project's scientists, led by Dr. Oviedo Correa, provide technical advice to the Whale Watching in Golfo Dulce Development Plan. In collaboration with other NGOs, researchers are fostering the extension of maritime limits in Piedras Blancas National Park and striving for the adoption of a new conservation status for inshore dolphins. Want to support this critical work? Join us this December and book your space on our next expedition! ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/ewcd4FgB #MarineConservation #VolunteerTravel #MarineResearch #HumpbackWhale #Dolphins #CostaRica #WildlifeConservation #VolunteerAbroad #Conservation #Expedition