Dr. Alan Masters

The research keeps going on and our students continue gathering really interesting data for the different topics they are all exploring. Vikram Norton from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst is studying... keep reading

A really important part of the development of a field ecologist is the process of doing research and producing scientific knowledge. Here at our Tropical Ecology & Conservation program our... keep reading

After a couple of weeks at the Biological Station in which we had lectures, assignments, lab practical, midterm and many other activities, it was time to have a break from... keep reading

When we arrived to Monteverde we thought our lectures will be more like a normal day of class back in our campuses in which we will spend time learning about... keep reading

After spending 2 weeks exploring most of the lowland habitat in the Pacific slope it was time to make it to what will be our home for the next month... keep reading

After spending a few days in the wet and moist forests we made it to Santa Rosa to explore the dry forest. Santa Rosa is exceptional not only because the... keep reading

Time to move from the wet forest to the dry forest, but half way there we found Carara National Park. Carara is a moist forest in which you can see... keep reading

After spending a brief time at the habitats of Paramo and Mangroves it was time to move to Corcovado, here we will be spending a few days exploring this amazing... keep reading

The Summer 2017 Tropical Ecology & Conservation group has arrived, seven young enthusiasts looking to learn as much as possible about tropical ecosystems, and at the same time admire all... keep reading

Cristina Riani Question:Do different species of bryophytes have different water holding capacities and water absorption with same water input and does elevation affect the bryophytes water holding capacity and water... keep reading