Science and Environment

Corcovado Foundation Corcovado Foundation- Conservation efforts on the Osa Peninsula, assisting directly the administration of Corcovado National Park. Includes projects, information about the area, m… Marine Resources and Coastal Zone of the ACG Marine Resources and Coastal Zone of the ACG- Describes the biological interests of the islands and bays of the far northern coastal area. Caracol Archaeological Project Caracol Archaeological Project- Maya archaeological site in with progress reports, maps, and photos; includes sections for students and kids, and biographies of lead investigators. Green Hills Butterfly Farm Green Hills Butterfly Farm- Breeds tropical butterflies for public displays in Belize and abroad. Cahal Pech Cahal Pech- Brief history of archaeological digs at this Mayan site located on the southern outskirts of San Ignacio Town in the upper Belize Valley region. Includes photographs, … Belize Botanic Garden Belize Botanic Garden- Species including heliconias, orchids, and palms are presented in an educational setting. Goals are to recreate specific habitats such as Pine Ridge, savann… Silent Darien: The gap in the world’s longest road Silent Darien: The gap in the world’s longest road- The BBC reports on the gap in the inhospitable 48,000km-long Pan-American Highway. Conservation through Research Education and Action Conservation through Research Education and Action- A UK charitable organisation dedicated to the conservation of tropical environments in Panama. Gives information on research an… United Nature United Nature- Teak reforestation project. Offers information about the importance of reforestation and the benefits on having a teak plantation. Masaya, Nicaragua Masaya, Nicaragua- Offers maps, satellite images, and photo of this volcano with eruption information. Honduran Agricultural Research Foundation (FHIA) Honduran Agricultural Research Foundation (FHIA)- Private organization conducting crop research, offering training in production methods, and providing laboratory services. Descri… The Daily Glyph The Daily Glyph- Video from the San Bartolo site. Proyecto San Bartolo Proyecto San Bartolo- The official site of the archaeological project describes its discovery, layout and structures, and planned research and conservation. [English/Spanish] Archaeological Investigation and Conservation at San Bartolo Archaeological Investigation and Conservation at San Bartolo- William A. Saturno's [English/Spanish] 2002 field report, with photos, detailed descriptions, and analysis of the pre… Archaeological Survey in Jutiapa, Guatemala Archaeological Survey in Jutiapa, Guatemala- Report describing a multi-year study of Classic Period settlement patterns on the southern Pacific coast. Maya Palace Uncovered Maya Palace Uncovered- Article on the archaeologists working at Cancuen, who have uncovered the remains of an enormous Maya palace built nearly 1,300 years ago. Photos and maps. Knut Eisermann Knut Eisermann- Ornithological research and wildlife photography in Guatemala. Listing of published research and contract work. Chelemhá Cloud Forest Reserve Chelemhá Cloud Forest Reserve- Private reserve describes indigenous flora and fauna, with rates for tours, meals, and lodging. [English/German] PRISMA - Salvadoran Research Program on Development and Environment PRISMA - Salvadoran Research Program on Development and Environment- Non-governmental organization which promotes sustainable development through applied research and policy initi… GVI Wildlife Expedition in Costa Rica GVI Wildlife Expedition in Costa Rica- Field updates from a team if volunteers helping a wildlife conservation project for Global Vision International. Costa Rica Mineral Assessment - USGS Costa Rica Mineral Assessment - USGS- Geologic maps as well as descriptive and interpretive text covering physiographic, geologic, geochemical, geophysical, and mineral site theme… Las Nubes Centre for Neotropical Conservation and Research Las Nubes Centre for Neotropical Conservation and Research- A joint conservation and research project of York University and the Tropical Science Center.Located on the Pacific slo… Procuenca San Juan Procuenca San Juan- Multi-organizational workshop on the climate and socio-economic conditions of the San Juan River Basin. Includes field investigations and technical reports wit… Diptera of Costa Rica Diptera of Costa Rica- A project organized for collecting, mounting and identification of specimens of flies and mosquitoes. Includes information about the staff and facilities, s… Project ALAS Arthropods of La Selva Project ALAS Arthropods of La Selva- A large scale inventory of arthropod diversity in the lowland tropical rainforest of La Selva. Includes a history and description of the labor… Costa Rica Long Term Ecological Research Costa Rica Long Term Ecological Research- A network of institutions and field research stations, with bibliography, descriptions and contact info. Volcanoes Guanacaste Range System Volcanoes Guanacaste Range System- Brief descriptions of each of the volcanoes in the Guanacaste Range. Costa Rica Volcanoes and Volcanics Costa Rica Volcanoes and Volcanics- USGS descriptions and location map, eruption histories. Costa Rica Wildlife Costa Rica Wildlife- Information about various rainforest animals, earth science and literature. Volcanoes of Costa Rica Volcanoes of Costa Rica- General discussion of volcanic activity in the country, followed by a list of major structures, with photos and descriptions.