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Meet Daniela- Our new instructor for Conservation and Sustainability!

My name is Daniela Solano, a Costa Rican primatologist deeply committed to the conservation of primates and the ecosystems they inhabit. My journey into this field began with a fascination for biology, which led me to pursue a Master’s degree in Wildlife Management and Conservation. It was during this academic pursuit that I realized my true calling: advocating for the

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DANTA TROPICAL BIOLOGY AND CONSERVATION FIELD COURSES 2026

Each year DANTA offers a number of training courses in various aspects of tropical biology. The courses are intended for undergraduates or early graduate level students who have a keen interest in tropical biology and conservation but have little or no experience of working in a tropical environment. Non-students are also welcome to participate. For more information, please visit our website and/or contact us

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Meet DANTA Board Member- Daniela Solano Rojas

Daniela Solano Rojas is the Founder and President of Saimiri Foundation, a small NGO with the aim to protect Costa Rica´s biodiversity, especially Osa Peninsula´s primates. She received her BSc in Biology from the University of Costa Rica; and her MSc in Conservation and Wildlife Management from the National University, Costa Rica. She arrived in the Osa Peninsula in 2005-2006

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