Bacalar

Laguna Bacalar Institute

Dedicated to Conserving the Pristine Ecology of Laguna Bacalar Bacalar, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Laguna Bacalar is one of the unique, world class freshwater lakes on earth. Its clarity and some of its life are more similar to the Caribbean than is found in any other lake in the world.

The Maya called Laguna Bacalar the Lake of Seven Colors for its varying shades of turquoise and blue.

Scientific Symposium Proceedings, 2009

View the powerpoint presentations of speakers presenting at the symposium,

and also the symposium agenda.

Laguna Bacalar International Holistic Symposium, 2010 Thanks to all for a successful three day symposium held on January 8, 9, & 10, 2010. Presentations and breakout participatory groups included: Breath, Water/Earth Interfacing, Shamanic Bodywork, Hawaiian Lomi Lomi, Hypnosis, Tragering, Cranio-sacral Therapy, Ortho-Bionomy, Aquatic Healing, and much more.

Laguna Bacalar Research

Prospective research will focus on the ecology and biogeochemistry of Laguna Bacalar. The project title is: Laguna Bacalar Sublacutrine Ecology and Biogeochemistry: the influence of cenote coupling.

Events

Mexico's 2nd largest natural lake, 35 miles long with turquoise freshwater, white beaches, cenotes, jungle, mangroves, unique ecology, culture, and history. One of the world's true natural treasures.

The Institute's mission is the conservation of Laguna Bacalar and to enhance its recognition as a world class lake. The Institute promotes the interlacing of scientific based operations, conservation groups, and promotes local and regional education. Focusing attention to this unique Mexican natural treasure through stewardship, educational, and scientific activities will enhance the preservation of Laguna Bacalar as economic development progresses. To do nothing will accelerate the gradual degradation of Laguna Bacalar and loss of this world treasure.

The Institute also operates 'Monkeys without Borders' (see link to right).

Mission

Mission Goals

Laguna Bacalar Contribution (tax deductable)

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Cenote Azul

The background may look like the sky and clouds but is in fact Laguna Bacalar

Contact the Institute: info@LagunaBacalarInstitute.com

35 Miles of Unprecedented Beauty

Laguna Bacalar Institute, Ltd is Non-Profit, IRS 501(c)(3) Organization

The Bacalar Complex

Lake of Seven Colors

Giant 'Stromatolites' of Laguna Bacalar

View these life forms and find out more from Professor Michael Gibson's symposium presentation. Additional information can be found above under Scientific Symposium Proceedings, 2009.

Many of the local Bacalar residents are just finding out the significance of these "Living Rock".

River Kaaster

Director

Polly Gropen

Administrative Director

Laguna Bacalar Institute

is a 501(c)3 nonprofit

Denise Keenan

HolisticSymposium

Hostess/Organizer

Non-profit 501(c)3

International Stromatolite Conference, 2011

The Laguna Bacalar Institute is in the early planning stages for a major scientific conference to be held in Bacalar, Mexico. Laguna Bacalar has a unique biodiversity unlike any other lake in the world. One of these unique elements of the biota is the Giant Stromatolites. Stromatolites are the earliest life form discovered on Earth. The laguna's biogeochemistry has allow these life forms to flourish in both number and exceptional size. More information will be available as the conference plans take shape.

(link goes to the presentation below)