Title

The Greek Biotope/Wetland Centre  

Owner

Goulandris Natural History Museum

Content Language(s)

Greek; English

Type of Resource

Webforum

Description

The Greek Biotope/Wetland Centre (or EKBY by its Greek initials) has its roots in the Goulandris Natural History Museum. The Museum was established in Athens in 1964 as a non-profit institute for research, public awareness, information, and education in the conservation of the natural environment. Its present premises include a large herbarium, zoological and geological collections, exhibition halls, a library, and laboratories (Entomology, Botany, Geology, Hydrobiology, Biotechnology, Herpetology, Ornithology, and Information. EKBY's overall objective is to promote the sustainability of renewable natural resources in Greece and in the rest of Europe and the Mediterranean region.

Keywords

WETLANDS

Geographic Keywords

GREECE; EUROPE; MEDITERRANEAN

Web Address

http://www.ekby.gr

Date Started/Updated

November 1993

Target Audience

Naturalist; Researchers and Academics; Education: Undergraduate; Education: 13-18 Years

Topics this item is listed under

Natural History & Education [2719]