Dominica provides a safe and fascinating research environment for both students and professionals alike. Whether you are conducting a major research project or are coming to observe and learn, Dominica has many distinct advantages:

	No poisonous snakes or dangerous animals Dominica is an English-speaking country 60% of the land in Dominica is forested and 20% of that land is protected as national parks and forest reserves Morne Trois Pitons National Park – a UNESCO world heritage site Very high rainfall and lush tropical forests create an extensive system of rivers, streams, waterfalls, fresh-water crater lakes and the world’s largest “boiling lake”
A rich diversity of plant and animal species and varied array of micro-site environmental conditions for research Two marine reserves
	More than 1200 species of flowering plants including 74 identified species of orchids and 200 ferns More than 170 species of birds including two endemic endangered parrots Regionally endemic bats, lizards, frogs, crabs, freshwater shrimp and boa constrictors 60% of the island’s power is derived from hydro-generation There are very few polluting industries Helpful and supportive officials in the ministry of agriculture and environment who are sympathetic to the research needs of scientists