Costa Rica, Osa Peninsula
From 2016-2019, Round River supported Osa Conservation in long-term species and ecosystem monitoring of the tropical forests, mangroves, and coral reefs of the Osa Peninsula and Golfo Dulce. Round River used innovative methods to monitor forest restoration, coral reef health, bird populations, and conduct research into the habitat requirements of the Neotropical River Otter (Lontra longicaudis) (https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/23766808.2020.1739453). Round River was also proud to partner with Costa Rica’s Sustainable Biodiversity Fund (SBF) in support of their innovative payment for ecosystem services (PES) program, working on select fincas throughout Costa Rica to conduct rapid biodiversity assessments and provide support to beneficiaries.