Indigenous marine biologist deciphers the evolution of feeding strategies of sister fish species on both sides of the isthmus of Panama
Marine Biology
STRI's marine scientists study the ecology and evolution of organisms in complex marine environments — from mangrove forests, seagrasses, and coral reefs to deeper ocean ecosystems only reachable via submersibles. One ever-present theme of Smithsonian marine research is the impact of human disturbance: climate change, sea-level rise, invasive organisms and nutrient enrichment. Researchers seek historical perspective, examining the fossil record to determine how past marine communities changed as a result of environmental and climate change.
Rare shark spotted for the first time in Panama’s eastern Pacific
Why are there suddenly so many bleached corals along the Caribbean coast of Panama?
Involving local students in the study of algal blooms on Isla Colón, in Bocas Del Toro, Panama.
First global assessment of the sustainability of coral reef fisheries
A new underwater photo studio yields pixel-scale fish color pattern data
