Science

Caught on camera

Incredible images captured by Earthwatch research teams using camera traps reveal the secret lives of animals in the wild.

Coral reefs of the Seychelles

Earthwatch scientist Dr David Smith shares insights into his work on the coral reefs of the idyllic Seychelles islands, and his team’s efforts to understand how environmental changes could alter these stunning natural structures forever.

Field Notes: December 2011

Read about the latest Earthwatch discoveries, rare sightings and exciting news reported by volunteers and scientists from the field.

Rare carnivore spotted on Earthwatch project in Madagascar

An eagle-eyed Earthwatch volunteer has managed to photograph an extremely rare carnivore endemic to Madagascar - the western falanouc (Eupleres goudotii major)

Dr. George McGavin explores decay in stunning new film

Earthwatch Ambassador, Dr. George McGavin, explores decay in his new BBC4 television programme.

Rising Temperature: The Risks of Climate Change to Business

Earthwatch scientist, Dr Dan Bebber, discusses the risks of climate change to business in the October edition of StrategicRISK magazine.

Do dolphins understand they are mortal?

New Scientist - Research is raising questions about whether cetaceans understand the concept of death.

86 Percent of Earth's Species Still Unknown?

National Geographic - "Millions of organisms unnamed as extinction accelerates, study says."

Carbon sequestration initiative has implications for mangrove management policy in Kenya

Earthwatch scientists are developing the first community mangrove conservation project to be funded by the voluntary carbon market.

New technology will help to protect South African penguins

Earthwatch scientists introduce a cutting-edge automatic penguin recognition system.

There is much more work to be done post Cancun

'Citizen scientists' and the private sector could play an important role.

Thousands of plant species ‘undiscovered in cupboards’

Report sheds new light on the study of flowering plants.

Scientific research is at the heart of Earthwatch's mission. Get the latest results, achievements and research updates from our work supporting scientific field research into some of the planet's most urgent environmental issues, and find out how Earthwatch scientists are helping to find solutions to these problems.