Dear Earthwatcher,
Earthwatch offers people like you the chance to explore the world in ways the average person may never have the opportunity to experience. Now we want you to join us in a quest to understand and help Earth’s least-explored territory: our oceans.
With more than 25 marine expeditions to choose from, Earthwatch can put you in close contact with coastal ecosystems around the world. Whether you dream of diving among colorful coral in the Pacific, snorkeling the crystal-clear Caribbean, kayaking the British Columbian coast to study whales, or tracking turtles along white-sand beaches, there’s sure to be an expedition for you.
All of our expeditions – on shore and at sea – offer a unique opportunity to help leading scientists conduct field research on a whole spectrum of different species and ecosystems. For more than 35 years, Earthwatch has been built around the idea that people like you can get their hands wet helping to understand and solve global conservation issues.
“The reefs are the rainforests of the ocean and as such we need to preserve them. They are a fantastic natural indicator of so many environmental issues on Earth but we fail to see the warning signs. (Earthwatch) lets people see the importance and beauty of the sea in a setting that couldn’t be further removed from our day-to-day lives.”
~ volunteer on Bahamian Reef Survey
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So, if you’re itching for island life but want to do more than lie on the beach, take your pick: the Bahamas, Greece, Belize, Scotland’s Hebrides, the US Virgin Islands, Micronesia, the Seychelles – all of these natural treasures are in need of your help. Is continental coastline more your thing? Why not try western Australia, Barnegat Bay, Monterey, or Spain?
Are you ready to take the plunge? As part of an Earthwatch team, you can change the world - yourself.
Find out more about all of our exciting ocean opportunities at Earthwatch.org/expedition.
Sincerely,
Ed Wilson
President & CEO
Earthwatch Institute
Earthwatch Institute is the world’s largest nonprofit environmental volunteer organization. Its mission is to engage people worldwide in field research and education to promote the understanding and action necessary for a sustainable environment. Founded in Boston 1971, Earthwatch has affiliate offices in the UK, Australia, and Japan. With more than 120 projects in the field in more than 55 countries worldwide, Earthwatch currently focuses its efforts on climate change, endangered species and resources, marine biology and ocean conservation, and threatened traditional cultures.
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