Universidade Federal do Amapá

Description

The Federal University of Amapá (UNIFAP) is a public institution of higher education located in the state of Amapá, Brazil. Founded in 1988, UNIFAP's mission is to promote regional development through education, research, and extension, contributing to scientific and cultural advancement not only in the state but also in the Legal Amazon and the country as a whole. With its main campus in Macapá, the state capital, UNIFAP offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in the fields of humanities, exact sciences, biological sciences, applied social sciences, and health sciences. Research is essential at UNIFAP, with active research groups in various fields of knowledge focusing on regional issues as well as nationally and globally relevant topics. The university houses diverse biological collections that play a crucial role in teaching, research, and the preservation of the Amazonian biodiversity. These collections are valuable resources for students, researchers, and the national and international scientific community interested in the flora and fauna of the Eastern Amazon. They not only serve as essential academic resources for UNIFAP but also play a crucial role in conserving Amazonian biodiversity and educating the local community about the environment. They are accessible to researchers and students interested in exploring and better understanding the rich fauna and flora of the Eastern Amazon, thereby contributing to science and the preservation of this important Brazilian biome.

Contacts

ADMINISTRATIVE_POINT_OF_CONTACT
Erique Fonseca
email: eriquecf@gmail.com

POINT_OF_CONTACT
Raimundo Souto
email: rnpsouto@unifap.br

Universidade Federal do Amapá
Rodovia JK Km 02 s/n
Macapá
68900000
Amapa
BR
email: rnpsouto@unifap.br