Terramar Research

Terramar Research provides effective solutions for both the short- and long-term protection of animals, their populations, cultures, and habitats. We promote addressing welfare concerns in science, policy, legislation, and society.

Our primary goals are to enhance our depth and reach of these programs. We work locally, nationally, and internationally, yet have much data to publish and many more audiences to reach.

We focus our program efforts around protecting key animal species such as elephants and coastal dolphins, whose wellbeing indicates environmental health for all species, including human health and safety.

Our work with students has been key and are expanding our capacity to enhance their skills and experiences while also utilizing their gifts and talents towards bettering the lives of animals and their environments.

We are expanding our work on key issues affecting animals and the environment including combating illegal wildlife trade.

Terramar Research has contributed to policy change in over a dozen countries towards the betterment of animal welfare and environmental protection

Part of our strategic plan is to focus on elephants, dolphins, whales as iconic animals considered Gateway Species. These species providing entry points into protecting the lives, well being, and habitats of all species.

We have pioneered scientific research on assessing and mitigating the impacts of human/animal Interactions on other species. This includes groundbreaking research into with an emphasis on scientific rigor and real-life solutions.

As an ALL-VOLUNTEER organization, we have been limited in scope and depth but we are creating new fundraising goals and methods to create paid positions for the persons conducting the most vital work.

Terramar Research has a notable and impressive number of volunteer board members, advisors, and volunteers who are respected, published, accomplished scientists in their fields that pertain directly to our mission.

We are well known and respected locally and well as internationally throughout varies countries because of the work we have done and the great amount of media, lectures, and publications that we have contributed to.

We also have over 25 years of demonstrated success, respect, experience, skill, and support to continue and expand our mission and our efficacy.

As a volunteer-only-based organization, Terramar Research has made a surprising and tremendous impact on the lives of numerous individual animals and populations. Our impact on policy to improve the lives of animals and their habitats (as well as humans) has reached over a dozen countries and continues locally, nationally and internationally (currently, most prominently, in Sri Lanka. ).

Our work has been featured through published scientific research, books, book chapters, and in the media (prominent local, national, and international newspapers, magazines, documentaries, television and radio shows, and interviews).

We have provided numerous students with experience and new skills for research and education in the field and in the classroom.

Our letters, testimonies, and varied contributions to policy have ranged from protecting numerous animals, including seals, sea lions, wolves, elephants, and dolphins and whales from illegal and legal (yet unnecessary and brutal) killing. We have been key contributors to enacting laws improving the lives of wild animals in captivity while also minimizing the potential for capturing wild animals from captivity for the use of recreation and entertainment. We have provided key sources of information and support in protecting wild populations from the negative impacts of human activity (such as negative impacts of irresponsible tourism on vulnerable populations of whales and dolphins).

Terramar Research is also proud that we have provided support to at least two organizations dedicating to helping animals while they were in the process of ultimately and successfully achieving their own nonprofit, tax-exempt status.

With the unfathomable and increasing need to protect animals and their habitats, we are optimistic in our determination, unique skills, and strategies to address some of the most intractable challenges facing our planet. It is with these successes that future generations of all species, including humans, will have a greater chance to survive and to thrive.