The adaptation of certain plants to drought and high temperatures involves a fundamental reprogramming of their metabolism, not just a simple adjustment that can be made by regular plants.
Understanding when and where trees die in vast tropical forests is a challenging first step toward understanding carbon dynamics and climate change. Researchers explained variations in tree mortality over a five-year period by analyzing drone images of one of the most-studied tropical forests in the world, Barro Colorado Island in Panama.
Two weeks exploring the Cordillera de Coiba revealed clues about this unknown region.
Panama is a land of volcanoes, with a long history of volcanic activity.
Marine predation intensifies in warmer waters; could reshape ocean communities as climate changes.
A study spanning six continents explored the role of termites and microorganisms in wood decay.
Rain sounds cue bats to stay at home
Recognizing that a connection to our ocean must be fostered with every generation, the 7th Our Ocean Conference Youth Delegation sought to highlight the contributions of young leaders advocating to protect our ocean. The Youth Delegation was made up of participants aged 18-30, with a focus on applicants from the Asia-Pacific region.
We are all working together to make tropical biology research safe for everyone by eliminating harassment.
Extraordinary underwater naturalists contribute unique fish photos to STRI’s Caribbean and Tropical Eastern Pacific Shorefish Apps
