Central America protects
whale sharks
A binding regional accord protects the world’s largest fish in the New World tropics.
Coiba Island, Panama
Conservation Biology Fisheries and Marine Conservation Sustaining a Biodiverse Planet Coibita Island
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Hector M. GuzmanGood News
For The
Biggest Fish
How could climate change
affect fiddler crab reproduction?
A new study raises questions about how a common beach creature will sustain its populations if temperature swings become greater in the future.
Punta Culebra, Panama
Global Change Conservation Biology Marine Ecology Connections in nature: Plants, Animals, Microbes and Environments Sustaining a Biodiverse Planet Punta Culebra
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John Christy Species invasion through
Panama Canal? Pacific jingle
shell found in Caribbean
Scientists first discovered the shiny sea critter in 2009. Genetic testing suggested it crossed the canal on more than one occasion.
Colón, Panama
Invasion Biology Biodiversity Sustaining a Biodiverse Planet Naos
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Mark Torchin Kristin SaltonstallA
marine
invader
Scientists question hydrological model for Panama Canal Watershed
A new model suggests reforestation could be detrimental to water resources in the Panama Canal. Smithsonian scientists warn of flawed methodology and emphasize case for long-term monitoring.
Agua Salud, Panama
Hydrology Ecosystem Services Connections in nature: Plants, Animals, Microbes and Environments Sustaining a Biodiverse Planet Agua Salud
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Robert Stallard Jefferson HallMore trees,
more water
Distant relatives become new species
A five-million-year-old urchin ancestor gave rise to two common lineages of sea urchins found today on either side of the Isthmus of Panama, according to new research by a Smithsonian scientist.
Naos Island, Panama
Biodiversity Origins of Species and Societies Naos
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Harilaos Lessios 