In Toa Alta and Humacao, tires are reused to be turned into a protective coating that avoids that lixiviates reach the soil and contaminate our water bodies.

Vanderbilt University has joined with Barry University, Illinois State University, Fisk University, Florida A&M University, Tennessee State University, and the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez in an initiative to increase the number of underrepresented minorities entering careers in biomedical research. Master of Science (M.S.) students of African-American, Native American, Hispanic or Mexican American descent, who are either US citizens or permanent residents, are encouraged to apply. Non-partner eligible minority M.S. students may join pending agreement from their home institution.

Tinglar (Dermochelys coriacea), is one of the species of marine turtle that nest in our beaches. It can measure up to three meters and weight up to one ton, making it one of te biggest turtles of the world.

Ecosystems from around the world have been recreated in “Rivers of the World, The Aquarium”