Partner with us

To protect tropical biodiversity

Tropical ecosystems are under threat from a range of human disturbances — and we still lack the necessary knowledge to intervene and protect biodiversity that is critical to society’s survival.

We publish ground-breaking research on some of the world’s least understood species and our unique long-term datasets enable us to guide local area management that ensures biodiversity is protected in the face of human disturbance.

We are also helping to develop the next generation of conservation scientists — providing immersive learning experiences that shape the lives and research careers of today’s students.

“COTERC and Caño Palma Biological Station gave me my break in conservation. It provided me with the hands-on experience that I needed to pursue a PhD and my time at the station was foundational to who I am as a person today.”

Become a COTERC Partner

  • Pledge a minimum of $10,000 towards our ground breaking research and conservation projects.

  • Receive invitations to exclusive online briefings featuring our latest research and achievements.

  • Have opportunities to visit Caño Palma Biological Station where you can participate in projects and learn more about our research and upcoming projects.

Sponsor a researcher

  • Sponsor a specialist to lead research at the station — for 2024/2025 we are looking for support in four areas: Marine turtles, mammals, birds, and other reptiles. Each requires $15,000 for research stipends and other project costs.

  • Receive monthly updates on your relevant research area, and option to have a quarterly online presentation from our researchers.

  • Have opportunities to visit Caño Palma Biological Station where you can spend time participating in the area you have funded.

Given our geographical location in one of the world’s biodiversity hotspots and our laser-focus on high quality research and conservation we’re ready to lead the way in the fight against biodiversity loss.

With continued support from generous donors we will continue to train the conservationists of the future, deepen our collective knowledge of understudied species, and directly intervene to conserve species under threat.

Join us today in protecting tropical biodiversity.