A recent survey of geoscience researchers has revealed that 80% of participants experienced at least one harmful interaction during their fieldwork. The study, led by Gold and their team, involved 289 members of the American Geophysical Union (AGU), a major organization for Earth and space scientists. Researchers aimed to understand how often harmful behaviors occur, which types of behavior are most damaging, and why some incidents remain unreported. The findings were published in the journal AGU Advances, emphasizing the need for safer and more inclusive field environments. The survey asked participants about their experiences with various harmful behaviors, including aggression, social harassment, undermining of work, inappropriate sexual behavior, stereotyping, and violations of privacy. Respondents provided detailed information about each incident, such as whether they were the victim or witness, the relationship between the person who caused harm and the victim, the stage of the victim's career, the location of the field site, and whether the incident was reported. This data helped identify patterns and common experiences among researchers. Professional misconduct emerged as a major concern. Behaviors such as gatekeeping, where someone prevents access to opportunities, sabotage of work, and devaluation of a researcher’s contributions were identified as having the most negative impact. Women and nonbinary researchers reported being disproportionately affected by these issues, including bullying, unwanted sexual attention, and invasions of privacy. Early-career researchers, in particular, faced challenges such as uncomfortable sleeping conditions and pressure to consume alcohol. Harmful behaviors like unsafe activity demands and bullying were more frequently reported at remote field locations, where oversight is often limited. The survey found that 75% of the most impactful incidents were not reported, pointing to a significant gap in addressing these issues. Researchers suggest that improving safety and inclusion training, enforcing clear codes of conduct, and establishing independent reporting systems could help ensure that fieldwork is safe, fair, and ethical for everyone involved. These steps could create a more supportive environment for geoscience professionals, especially those in vulnerable positions.