Web Directory

» Biodiversity Hotspots: Caribbean Islands
   Supports exceptionally diverse ecosystems, ranging from montane cloud forests to cactus scrublands and is rich in endemic species.
   http://www.biodiversityhotspots.org/xp/hotspots/caribbean/

» Biodiversity Hotspots: Mesoamerica
   Spanning most of Central America, the Mesoamerica Hotspot encompasses all subtropical and tropical ecosystems from central Mexico to the Panama Canal. The endemic species include quetzals, howler monkeys and 17,000 plant species.
   http://www.biodiversityhotspots.org/xp/hotspots/mesoamerica/Pages/default.aspx

» Centres of Plant Diversity
   Description of climate, geology, and wildlife of Central America, with links to more detailed information on key areas.
   http://www.nmnh.si.edu/botany/projects/cpd/ma/macentral.htm

» Costa Rica
   Conservation International provides information on the landscape, ecosystems and species. Includes information about threats to the environment and proposed solutions.
   http://www.conservation.org/explore/north_america/costarica/Pages/costarica.aspx