Luquillo LTER

The Luquillo LTER (Long-Term Ecological Research) is a scientific project studying the tropical rainforests and surrounding ecosystems in the Luquillo Mountains of Puerto Rico. It focuses on understanding how these ecosystems function, how they respond to changes like climate shifts and storms, and how human activities impact them. Researchers collect data over many years to observe long-term trends and relationships in biodiversity, climate, and ecosystem health. This helps inform conservation efforts and broader environmental understanding, providing valuable insights into tropical ecosystems globally.