Caricoos - Contact Us
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS
![Julio M. Morell, M.S.](https://img.caricoos.org/media/2016/06/morell_sm.jpg)
Julio M. Morell, M.S.
Executive Director and Principal Investigator
julio.morell@upr.edu
(787) 899-2048 x255
![Patricia Chardón-Maldonado, Ph.D.](https://img.caricoos.org/media/2016/06/pc.png)
Patricia Chardón-Maldonado, Ph.D.
Deputy and Technical Director | Co-Principal Investigator
patricia.chardon@upr.edu
787) 832-4040 x6351
![Sylvia Rodríguez-Abudo Ph.D.](https://img.caricoos.org/media/2016/06/sylvia_sm.jpg)
Sylvia Rodríguez-Abudo Ph.D.
Co-Principal Investigator
rodriguez.abudo@upr.edu
(787) 832-4040 x5229
![Miguel F. Canals, Ph.D.](https://img.caricoos.org/media/2016/06/canals_sm.png)
Miguel F. Canals, Ph.D.
Co-Principal Investigator
miguelf.canals@upr.edu
(787) 832-4040 X3822
CARICOOS GOVERNANCE
![Ruperto Chaparro, M.S.](https://img.caricoos.org/media/2019/11/chaparro.jpg)
Ruperto Chaparro, M.S.
Chairman of the Board
ruperto.chaparro@upr.edu
(787) 832-4040 x5260
TECHNICAL COORDINATION AND DATA MANAGEMENT
![Edward Cruz](https://img.caricoos.org/media/2023/02/edward.jpg)
Edward Cruz
Oceanographic Data Analyst
edward.cruz1@upr.edu
787) 832-4040 x6351
![José Torres Colón](https://img.caricoos.org/media/2016/06/jr.png)
José Torres Colón
Information Systems Administrator
jose.torres111@upr.edu
787) 832-4040 x6288
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Luis Rodríguez
Research Technician
siul142004@gmail.com
787-899-2048
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Maribel Vélez
Auxiliary Researcher
maribel.velez12@upr.edu
787-899-2048
ADMINISTRATION
![Edda Larracuent](https://img.caricoos.org/media/2019/11/edda.jpg)
Edda Larracuent
Grant Administrator
edda.larracuent@upr.edu
787-832-4040 x6350
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Cristina Rivera
Administrative Assistant
cristina.rivera13@upr.edu
787-832-4040 x6454
![Edwin Velez](https://img.caricoos.org/media/2019/11/edwin-velez.jpg)
Edwin Velez
Administrator
edwin.velez.cruz@gmail.com
787-832-4040 x6288
EDUCATION & OUTREACH
![Yasmín Detrés, Ph.D.](https://img.caricoos.org/media/2024/01/Yas.jpg)
Yasmín Detrés, Ph.D.
Associate Scientist / Regional Ocean Partnership Coordinator
yasmin.detres@upr.edu
787-899-2048
![Adolfo González](https://img.caricoos.org/media/2016/06/scuba_3.jpg)
Adolfo González
Education and Outreach
adolfo.gonzalez1@upr.edu
(787) 832-4040 x6454
CONTACT US
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contact@caricoos.org
(787) 675-0038
HEADQUARTERS
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Isla Magueyes, La Parguera
PO Box 3446
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 899-2564
UPRM R&D Center
Road 108, KM 1.0
Bo. Miradero
Mayaguez, PR 00680
(787) 832-4040 x6454