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For over 2,000 years, Andean condors have been nesting — and pooping — in the same cliffside grotto high in the Andes. This gargantuan pile of guano is now providing an unprecedented peek deep into the birds’ past. Via bit.ly/42t30sl
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As a result of climate change, many bird species are producing fewer offspring. Larger migratory species are particularly affected. Via bit.ly/3AY0kqN
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The Togo slippery frog was thought to be extinct. After the frog was rediscovered in 2007, a community in Ghana rallied to help the frog rebound, an effort that benefits their own people and other endangered wildlife. Via bit.ly/44sRUWc
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"This was a fantastic, once in a lifetime experience! I learned a lot about what Lenin does as a scientist, and it was great to feel like I was actually helping to further the research." — A Marine Mammals and Predators in Costa Rica volunteer
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Late last year, Golfo Dulce was officially designated as an Important Marine Mammals Area! This designation is a critical step toward getting the area declared as a Marine Protected Area. Help us continue this critical work by joining a team: bit.ly/35J8hnx
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Take a leap, and join researchers in the pristine wilds of Costa Rica to study marine mammals! By understanding the behavior of the marine mammals and predators in this region, we can ensure we have the info needed to best protect them.
Join a team: bit.ly/35J8hnx
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Look good while doing good! Check out the latest T-shirt designs in our Threadless shop. Proceeds from all sales go to helping Earthwatch’s mission to fund global scientific field research! Get yours today: bit.ly/3AV4jop
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The pollinator posse is getting bigger. Researchers may have discovered the first example of a frog that pollinates flowering plants. Via nyti.ms/3n71ddF
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In 2019, Heather Motta traveled from her home in Los Angeles to Crow Canyon, Colorado to work alongside archeologists uncovering ancestral Pueblo great houses. She shared some of her favorite moments from her two-weeks spent in the field: bit.ly/3NmiSbW
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"When most people think of Cuba, vintage cars, cigars, and rum come to mind. But there is another side of Cuba: forest-clad mountains filled with species of animals and plants found no where else on the planet." —Margaret Faucher, Earthwatch volunteer
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You can help researchers and wildlife managers gain a better understanding of the wildlife in protected areas in Cuba so they can better conserve these species on the expedition "Mapping Biodiversity in Cuba." Take a leap and join a team today!
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Looking for ways to celebrate #EarthWeek? Check out our list of ways you can take action— from mapping biodiversity in your neighborhood to making your home more sustainable to supporting global citizen science initiatives 🌎📷🌱 bit.ly/41yG6PT
Last year, 200 countries set ambitious goals to halt the loss of biodiversity, but achieving those goals may be more difficult than first thought.
"We need to act more urgently and more quickly, and tackle more things to achieve them."
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While many raptor species have rebounded in North America since the banning of DDT, American Kestrel numbers have continued to drop, plunging by an estimated 50 percent. The decrease has scientists worried. Via bit.ly/3GWDpzw
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For more than 50 years, Earthwatch has been working year-round to protect biodiversity, gather critical environmental data, and give people and scientists the tools they need to take action to protect the planet. On #EarthDay, join us: bit.ly/43IGmh9
The discovery of a 52-million-year-old bat skeleton has shed light on the origins of these flying mammals—and raises questions about how they developed the ability to echolocate. #FossilFriday Via on.natgeo.com/3MBEOiS
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Climate change is pushing the endangered North Atlantic right whale to the brink. These changes are a sign of deeper shifts in the oceans as the world’s ice melts. Via n.pr/3MU7pjo
Here are 6 ways you can take action to support pollinator health this week for #EarthDay2023 —from mapping pollinator diversity in your neighborhood to building bee houses to collecting critical pollinator data alongside scientists. bit.ly/3L6erAj
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"An Earthwatch expedition won’t just help you channel your concern into meaningful progress in the fight to protect our planet. If you’re feeling anxious about climate change, Earthwatch can help alleviate that stress in ways that other gestures can’t."
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If you're looking for ways to celebrate #EarthDay2023 this weekend, check out our list of seven ways you can take action—from mapping biodiversity to supporting global citizen science initiatives (we may know a thing or two about this one!). bit.ly/41yG6PT
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Look good while doing good! Check out the latest T-shirt designs in our Threadless shop. Proceeds from all sales go to helping Earthwatch’s mission to fund global scientific field research! Get yours today: bit.ly/43tQcTZ
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In July 2013, Ryan participated on the expedition "Shark Conservation in Belize" as an Earthwatch student fellow. Having endured the challenges of field research, mosquitoes, and inconsistent weather patterns, he shared his tale with us: bit.ly/3lDZz1L
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Some land and wildlife managers, officials, and conservationists are beginning to appreciate the power of Indigenous methods to maintain resilient ecosystems. bit.ly/3MFX1M8
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“It was all that I’d hoped. The Atlantic Forest has shrunk so much over the years, so I feel very encouraged by the visible progress that has been made in taking back this land for the forest and its creatures." - Earthwatch Volunteer
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While some people want to relax on vacation, others are looking to have an impact. Eric Weiner wrote about his experience on an Earthwatch expedition in Brazil, returning home refreshed and touting the benefits of “voluntourism” when done right. bit.ly/3S10Lrp
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Globally, ecosystems are collapsing as forests disappear. Large-scale reforestation efforts aim to reverse this— but how successful are they? Join researchers in Brazil to collect information about how mammals are responding to reforestation efforts: bit.ly/41fEbj3
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Whether you’re looking to follow your passion or find material for that college admissions essay, our Earthwatch teen expeditions offer a life-changing experience. Discover the top 5 reasons to sign up according to our teen volunteers! bit.ly/3lHQzt1
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Putting together your summer reading list? Immerse yourself in some of the best science books written about the environment! bit.ly/41bIThx
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More than one-third of the world’s shark and ray species are facing the threat of extinction, according to the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in the latest update to its Red List of Threatened Species. bit.ly/3Uls6GY
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Join scientists to help protect #sharks and #rays from overexploitation and environmental threats on the expedition "Tracking Sharks and Rays in Florida." 🦈🌎 You'll identify shark species, tag and measure sharks, and collect environmental data. earthwatch.org/expeditions/tr
Chip Martin is the third generation in his family to travel with Earthwatch. Collectively, they have participated on four expeditions! Chip shared his experience on his first expedition: bit.ly/3U8VeRp
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The manta ray faces threats from poachers, boat strikes, and climate change. “It’s a species that doesn’t have any way of adapting to survive human pressures. The only way to halt the decline is to take action." Via bit.ly/40Eah89
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Want to know more about our expedition "Investigating Threats to Chimps in Uganda?" Check out our blog by an Earthwatch Expedition Advisor and a Field Team Leader, who share what it’s like to be a volunteer and explain why ongoing support is so important.
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Embark on an unforgettable adventure to Uganda's Budongo Forest Reserve and become a champion for chimpanzees! Join the Earthwatch expedition "Investigating Threats to Chimps in Uganda," and uncover the mystery behind the decline in forest food supplies. bit.ly/3ZAUG7Y
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"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." on.natgeo.com/3c16wFt
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Dr. Bernat Claramunt Lopez is Earthwatch’s lead scientist for the expedition “Wildlife in the Changing Andorran Pyrenees.” Take a "peak" at the importance of mountain ecosystems in Bernat's blog:
We're sharing a throwback this #FossilFriday! From 1988-1999, Dr. J. Keith Rigby led Earthwatch volunteers on the expedition End of the Dinosaurs. They conducted archeological digs searching for dinosaur fossils.
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You can trek through the high slopes of the Andorran Pyrenees to be among the first to document the many small ways climate change and human encroachment are altering this alpine landscape. Learn more: bit.ly/3a8fpMH
A new organization is hoping to bring back a self-sustaining wild population of endangered zebra sharks. They've teamed up with 44 aquariums in 15 countries to raise 500 sharks in captivity and release them in Indonesia. Via on.natgeo.com/3njaBKQ
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