Ancestors of whale sharks in Panama may come from distant waters
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.
The Rohr Reef Resilience expeditions to Panama, Costa Rica and beyond
“The MPA Guide”: Local voices must be heard for effective ocean protection
Caribbean mangrove forests may serve as coral shelters
How can “shark dandruff” contribute to coral reef conservation?
Biologists discover that more intense predation in the tropics can limit marine invasions
