Motivation

The Balearic Centre for Biodiversity is a key initiative of the University of the Balearic Islands that reflects the institution’s dedication to advancing research and scientific-technical infrastructure. Its mission is to deepen our understanding of the remarkable biological diversity and unique natural environment of the Balearic archipelago. This knowledge is vital for shaping effective conservation and management policies, ensuring the preservation of ecosystem services that biodiversity offers to society.

Comprising a team of expert researchers and technicians, the Balearic Centre for Biodiversity serves as a scientific and technical resource for R&D groups, governmental bodies, and the private sector. The Centre actively promotes strategic collaborations, provides expert consultation, and offers training on biodiversity-related matters.

General Objectives

The primary goal of the Center is to enhance the capabilities and potential of the scientific community in the region, by fostering knowledge, collaboration, and synergy.

Equipped with cutting-edge tools for morphological, genetic, and genomic research, the Center also houses invaluable natural history collections and biodiversity data. Additionally, it features a computational hub designed for advanced statistical and bioinformatic analyses.

Key focus areas include:

i) Establishing, managing, and preserving reference natural history collections.
ii) Processing, sequencing, and analyzing genomes and molecular markers.
iii) Generating, maintaining, and analyzing biodiversity data.
iv) Training scientists and promoting the dissemination of biodiversity knowledge in the Balearic Islands.