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| The Coastal Zone Institute in Nicaragua Promoting marine research and coastal zone science in Nicaragua! |
| Dos Mares Coastal Zone Institute offers logistical support and can provide experienced assistants to conduct coastal zone scientific investigations in the tropical environment of the Atlantic and pacific coasts of Nicaragua. |
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| Projects Finished |
| Projects Oncoming |
| Red Claw Production Lobster Artificial Habitats Comparative Study Mangrove Conservation Courses Solar cooking for Coastal Inhabitants |
| Sponsors |
| Board of Directors |
| Dr. Jaime Incer President Dr. Archie Carr III Vice President Dr. Fadan Dometz Secretary Dra. Mirna Cunningham Treasure Dra. Chirlaine Howard Fiscal |
| Contacts |
| Carlos A. Espinosa Executive Director Michael Marshall Research Director |
| Population: 4,500,000 Land area: 130,000 Km2 Pacific coast line: 350 Km Caribbean coast line: 550 Km |
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| Dos Mares has used the research vessel MEDEPESCA III, thank to the support of AdPesca, the Nicaragua�s government agency for fisheries development. The R/V Medepesca III, is 45' in length , cruises at 10 knots, carries 500 gallons of diesel fuel and has a 3 people crew. She is Yamaha built and powered . She has a hydraulic powered winch and crane for exploratorie fisheries research. She is also equipped with a dive ladder. Furuno electronic include radar, GPS, fishfinder, VHF and single band radios. We anticipate adding more equipment in the future. |
| We need financial support to acomplish these projects ...an effort is underway to solicit funds from several foundations and government sources. Private contributions are also very welcome. Your opinion and questions are also very important for us at this moment. Please do not hesitate to write us for any additional information: Contact us |
| New site under construction: www.dosmares.org |
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