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Welcome to the Earthwatch Americas Group! This group covers Canada, US, Mexico and the Caribbean. From photos and videos to first-hand accounts and updates, this group is here to connect you with others who've gone or are going to North or Central America, or the Caribbean. From what you'll need to how you can stay in touch, you can probably find it here.

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Costa Rican Sea Turtles!

On my expedition (Costa Rican Sea Turtles, January 2008) we patrolled the beaches at night to watch for nesting Leatherback turtles. One night as we were walking to meet up with the group on North ... read more | posted by Earthwatch
3 replies - last reply: "I would like to go on this trip as... more" ~ RobertJame

The Pribilof Islands!

I SO want to go on the Alaskan Fur Seals expedition in Alaska! view link

Can you imagine spending 10 days in an American village that is so remote it uses a diesel generator for electricity? And s... read more | posted by Earthwatch
2 replies - last reply: "Hi Kathy, I was on team number 5 and... more" ~ CindyWeeks

EarthwatchJohn

The Beat the Heat Climate Change Campaign is now underway! What does that mean for YOU? What can YOU do to help us fight Climate Change?

Welcome to the Beat the Heat Climate Change Campaign! Kicki... read more | posted by EarthwatchJohn

Many-sided Florida

This peninsula has a history that is without peer in the US.
It was built from the primary matter of the continental shelf with millennia of microscopic growth building the backbone of the state fr... read more | posted by harbormaster55
1 reply - last reply: "I go to Pt St Lucie Florida and... more" ~ NicholasDipierro

Seabirds of Prince William Sound

What a beautiful scene the Black Legged Kittiwake colony in front of the Shoup Glacier is! The only drawback this year was the rain, the really cold rain to this little southern granny! But regardl... read more | posted by JuneHollis

New me

Is it all right that I'm older than most of you? I really feel like a kid and see myself as the age some of you babyfaces are. I love animals and fish and turtles. I have only 1 fish left from 3 ge... read more | posted by BillieB
4 replies - last reply: "Billie, Perhaps a trip To... more" ~ TerreKing

Volunteering in the rainforest - what to bring

I volunteered on Puerto Rico's Rainforest last year, and I'm very glad I read the briefing thoroughly before I went, as it had lots of good suggestions. Here's what I found most useful to bring:

-... read more | posted by Earthwatch
2 replies - last reply: "This was very helpful! I'm going on... more" ~ AlyssaSolis

EarthwatchJohn

Hugely important study from the NOAA released yesterday. Please read and pass along to all you know...

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John | posted by EarthwatchJohn

EarthwatchJohn

Planet Green (an Earthwatch partner) is now LIVE in the US! Check out the video from the premiere party!

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John | posted by EarthwatchJohn

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