The Crocodile Research Coalition (CRC) seeks to preserve crocodiles and their environments throughout Central America and the Caribbean to ensure the long-term sustainability of biodiversity in the region. We believe the success of our conservation efforts parallels the involvement and support from local communities, thus we are continuously working alongside with communities and partner organizations to empower people with the knowledge of co-existence and sustainable practices to ensure the survival of crocodiles and well-being of the communities that live besides them. Our outreach also incorporates working with the local and national governments, utilizing our research to better inform policy decisions regarding wildlife and their habitat.

Although crocodiles are our flagship species, the CRC recognizes that the conservation success of crocodiles is not only dependent on direct conservation efforts of the focal species, but also understanding how crocodiles interact with its environment and other wildlife as thriving and long-lasting conservation management is dependent on preserving the integrity of ecological interactions. Our dedication to the preservation of crocodilian habitat has led us to create a long-term monitoring program of the avian, aquatic, and terrestrial wildlife around the Placencia Lagoon, caring for injured or ill animals prior to transportation to wildlife veterinarians or rehabilitation centers, in addition to our recognition as a crocodile rehabilitation facility.