Palatable versus poisonous:
Eavesdropping bats must learn to
identify which prey is safe to eat

Data collected on juvenile and adult fringe-lipped bats reveal the first clues into the development of eavesdropping behavior in predators

Animal Behavior Biodiversity Evolutionary Biology Developmental Biology Natural History Zoology Connections in nature: Plants, Animals, Microbes and Environments Gamboa blue Rachel Page

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STRI special events,
​April 2025

Exhibit Opening: Agua Salud Project, STRI's participation in FestiHarpia 2025, Workshop on Biophysical Science at Penonomé, Congratulations Ximena Bernal and more.

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The first volumes of the BCI 100
celebration series are now
available online

To celebrate a century of scientific research in the Barro Colorado Nature Monument, a series of volumes will provide a record of the major contributions to plant and ecosystem science, animal science, and the physical environment for future generations of researchers.

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Author: Vanessa Crooks

Forest Ecology Botany Plant Physiology Biodiversity Long-term monitoring Ecosystem Ecology Connections in nature: Plants, Animals, Microbes and Environments Barro Colorado Island blue Helene Muller-Landau S. Joseph Wright

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Can we reduce carbon dioxide emissions by simply allowing forests to recover?

Regrowing tropical forests emit significantly lower soil carbon dioxide than cattle pastures.

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Teaming up to combat invasive marine species in the Tropical Eastern Pacific

A workshop in Panama City brought together scientists, policymakers, environmental managers and port officials from across the Americas to coordinate efforts in marine biosecurity.

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STRI special events, April 2024

Happy Retirement Noris Salazar, Congratulations, Leila, FestiHarpia 2024 and more.

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STRI special events, February 2024

STRI Advisory Board visit to Panama, Punta Culebra STEAM Camp, Bug night at Biomuseo, Josh visits Fortuna Station and more!

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First global assessment of
the sustainability of coral reef fisheries 

An innovative mathematical analysis of global coral reef fisheries offers hope for sustainable management of multispecies and artisanal fishing, especially in the global South.

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A tropical perspective
on marine conservation

Multidisciplinary researchers from the global tropics published a new paper suggesting that the key to ocean conservation may lie with the tropical majority.

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Ana K. Spalding Named Founding
Director of the Adrienne Arsht Community-Based Resilience Solutions Initiative

As the first marine- and coastal- policy expert to join STRI’s marine staff scientists, Panamanian Ana K. Spalding will work with coastal communities to understand what knowledge is needed to foster wellbeing for both oceans and people.

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