My name is Lauren and I'm 19 studying a Geography degree at the University of Portsmouth.
I am raising money to help volunteer and collect research for my dissertation in Mexico. I will be carrying out my dissertation research with Operation Wallacea during summer 2017 for six weeks.

My area of research will be based in Mexico, specifically the Yucatan Peninsula, focusing on understanding the non-conventional cenote-mangrove forest systems. There has been very little research into these mangrove forests associated with cenotes in coastal regions, which is why I would love to carry out research for my dissertation in this area.

This project may highlight new and unreported information from forest structure and function, to mangrove fauna diversity and niche separation.

All the money raised from my funding goes straight back into the research facilities in order to carry out my research and projecting mangrove fauna.

I will be hugely greatful for any donations made, or any support that you can give to raise awareness for my cause. Thank you for helping me achieve my goal