Organization for Tropical Studies

Founded in 1963, Organization for Tropical Studies is a non-profit network based in Durham, United States working on environment & climate, nature & wildlife conservation, education +1 more.

The Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS) is a nonprofit consortium of about fifty universities, colleges and research institutions worldwide. It provides education, research and guidance on the responsible use of natural resources in the tropics. OTS operates research stations in Costa Rica and South Africa, and offers field courses in tropical ecology, conservation and global health, having trained thousands of students. The organisation is governed by an external Board of Directors and is recognised as a tax-exempt nonprofit under IRS section 501. Its member institutions and educational affiliates collaborate on student and professional exchange for research and education in the tropics.