Tropical Rivers Lab | FIU
 

Exploring tropical rivers as social-ecological systems   

 
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ABOUT THE TROPICAL RIVERS LAB

Collaborative, curiosity-driven, and need-based science

Our science explores the ecology and natural history of tropical freshwaters and the interconnectedness of people to these systems. We are committed to working with multidisciplinary teams and diverse communities to co-produce knowledge that supports freshwater conservation policy and practice. 

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Elizabeth Anderson sampling a stream in the upper Pastaza River Basin, Ecuador

In the field

 

We value place-based research. Our goal is to deeply understand tropical river systems, the species that inhabit them, and the humans that steward them, using an assets-focused approach. This kind of work requires that we spend a lot of time in often-remote field locations, building relationships with collaborators and learning from those who hold knowledge about freshwaters. Most of our research has taken place in three primary geographies: the Western Amazon, South Florida (USA), and East Africa. We often pursue projects in other geographies as well, upon invitation from colleagues working there.

Amazon Riverscapes
South Florida Ecosystems
East African Waters
OTHER GEOGRAPHIES