YOU CAN MAKE
A DIFFERENCE
Helping to preserve the biodiversity of the Peruvian Amazon through:
Conservation / Sustainability
Create a long-term, balanced ecosystem that serves the local economy, enhances the environment and protects over 300 species of ornamental fish.
Education
Provide education and hands-on training to local fishermen on sustainable ornamental fish aquaculture and educate the local citizens on conservation principles and practices.
Research
Support research focused on the sustainable breeding, conservation and ecology of ornamental fishes from the Peruvian Amazon.
Infrastructure
Establish an educational and research hub, including the Aquarium of the Amazon,
dedicated to studying the intricacies of the local ecosystem. These programs will not
only educate but empower the local population to institute sustainable practices and
good conservation processes.
How you can help.
There are a variety of way you can help support the research center including donations, volunteering, raising awareness, or applying for an internship. Click on the "Get Involved" tab for more information. For details on how donations are used, visit the "About" tab and scroll to the bottom to review the Annual Report. You can also email us at: rmaze@amazonresearchcenter.org for further inquiries.
Research
Center
If you are interested in conducting research at the center, please contact
Dr. Anthony Mazeroll at amaze@amazonresearchcenter.org for more information. If you are interested in an internship please click on the link below and fill out the application. You
can also email Dr. Mazeroll directly.
Real Life Experiences
If you are interested in doing more, ARCOF accepts volunteers year-round to support
the ongoing operations of the Aquarium of the Amazon and to aid with current research
projects. If you are interested in volunteering, please go to the “Get Involved” page and
complete the application.
Make a Donation
Our goal is to promote sustainable ornamental fish aquaculture in the Peruvian Amazon through education and research. With the addition of our public aquarium, we are now able to provide conservation education to local visitors, primary and secondary schools, and tourists. Current donations help sustain the Aquarium’s operations, including the Adopt a Tank program, and fund educational events for schools.