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The Petén, Guatemala
Research Team


Santiago Billy
Santiago Billy

Jim Nations
Jim Nations

The research team consists of interdisciplinary scientists who are attempting to monitor, explore, and inventory the biological and cultural resources of the Maya Biosphere Reserve. Their goal is to preserve and protect these resources for future generations. Every year, they head off into the Petén to conduct environmental and archeological research.

Tom Sever
Tom Sever
Steve Sader
Steve Sader
Daniel Lee
Daniel Lee
Frank Miller
Frank Miller
Pat Culbert
Pat Culbert


Responsible Official: Dr. James L. Smoot (James.L.Smoot@nasa.gov)
Page Author: Tom Sever
Page Curator: Diane Samuelson (diane.samuelson@msfc.nasa.gov)