Biological Research Station

"Estación Biológica"

FUNDECI/GAIA

INTERNET AVAILABLE in Estación Biológica Laguna de Apoyo and Escuela de Español FUNDECI/GAIA

The Biological Research Station “Estación Biológica FUNDECI/GAIA” in Laguna de Apoyo Nature Reserve is a private enterprise in public service. “Estación Biológica” serves as a support center for locally organized initiatives in conservation, including community organization and skills training. Our staff work closely with local and central government officials to promote actions and policies which protect the wild natural resources in Laguna de Apoyo Nature Reserve. Training in natural resources management, natural sciences, and Spanish language is conducted for foreigners planning to work or volunteer in the region. Through promotion of scientific research, FUNDECI/GAIA is a principal reason that Laguna de Apoyo Nature Reserve is the most widely cited natural area in Nicaragua in scientific research reports.

The resources of Estation Biológica are available for scientists, volunteers, and guests. We can host groups for courses, seminars, and retreats. Individuals and groups are invited for day visits or overnight stays.

In Defense of Nature

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Scuba Diving in Lake Apoyo

FUNDECI/GAIA Projects

Research and Technical Publications

This baby squirrel was raised after falling from a tree. Today she has her own family in the trees above Estación Biológica.

 

The environment of Laguna de Apoyo is natural and nearly unspoiled

 

The natural beauty of Laguna de Apoyo is unsurpassed in Central
America

 

The forest inside the crater in Laguna de Apoyo Nature Reserve contains dozens of reptile species.

 

Thanks to the efforts of FUNDECI/GAIA and the contributions of visitors to Estación Biológica, these children can attend the new, beautiful "Heroes y Mártires de Xiloá" school near the shore of Laguna de Xiloá in Chiltepe Peninsula Nature Reserve

 

Field identification of the reptiles of Laguna de Apoyo Nature Reserve

Many species of snakes are common in Laguna de Apoyo Nature Reserve

This tiny snake, Tantilla armillata, was the first to be found in Laguna de Apoyo Nature Reserve

 

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