South America

Join CI's adventures in the Pantanal and Cerrado regions of Brazil. The Pantanal Expedition occurred in late February 2002, but you can still follow their entire journey through this virtual Expedition.

Data from this expedition will support the proposal by the local people for stronger protection which will enable them to zone the area for strict protection, research, tourism and other livelihood activities.

Some say that paradise found is paradise lost, but raising awareness about the biological wealth of the Konashen COCA may be the key to the area's long-term survivial.

CI surveyed the Western Kanuku Mountains of Guyana in 1993. Eight years later we went back to study the Eastern side and this time we're bringing you along to follow our scientists virtually.

Join field biologists tracking species in Venezuela's Caura River Basin. They surveyed freshwater fishes, invertebrates and plants, and evaluated water quality and geomorphology. Not bad for a three week trip.