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Greek Nature

Natural History Museum of Crete has been functioning and operates under the framework of the University of Crete since 1980, being a pioneer institute at national and European level in the following activities:

- Study and Management of the Natural Environment of Crete
- Public awareness, education and sensitisation of local people as well as the visitors of the area
- Link University activities with Cretan society
- Set up a network of Ecological Museums in Greece and throughout the Eastern Mediterranean

GOULANDRIS MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
Goulandris Museum of Natural History is a public welfare institution, devoted to study, conservation and protection of natural environment. Ever since its foundation it has mapped a pioneer route, a new rapprochement between man and natural environment. It has developed efficient scientific activities for the confrontation and inhibition of environmental threats against the planet and for the rehabilitation of natural resources for the preservation of life.