Indigenous marine biologist deciphers the evolution of feeding strategies of sister fish species on both sides of the isthmus of Panama
Through advanced isotopic analyses, Rodnyel Arosemena seeks to understand how fish in the Caribbean and the Pacific that had a common ancestor take advantage of the resources of their different environments today.
Harnessing the wisdom of indigenous communities for marine conservation
By engaging directly with community members and embracing indigenous knowledge in the Bocas del Toro archipelago, a NatGeo project led by a Smithsonian scientist highlights the necessity of inclusive approaches to safeguard critical marine ecosystems and culture for future generations.
Making a short documentary film in Panama’s tropical forest
In the Panamanian forest, researchers track swarms of carnivorous army ants and the birds that follow them. A new documentary reveals a glimpse of life, and research in the Neotropics
Tambor y mejorana en la música para violín de Roque Cordero (Drum and mejorana in Roque Cordero's violin music - talk in Spanish)
We will learn how Cordero incorporated his Panama into the context of a musical language at once intimate and universal.
STRI-McGill field course weaves together natural history, social science, tropical ecology, and cultural exchange
Six Latin American students received funding to join the Neotropical Environment Option (NEO) course through the new Social-Ecological Field Science Fellowship
2023 Smithsonian Secretary Award, Family of tent-making bats sets up camp in the Tupper Plaza and more.
Indigenous women's narratives are spotlighted in the face of climate challenges
The Diverse Stories of Resilience video series features Brigida De Gracia, Iguaigdigili Lopez and Sharyl Pahe-Short as they reflect on their ancestral adversities and experiences of resilience.
Following the swarm: Ant-following birds from a research and science communication perspective
Discover the captivating world of ant-following birds in our upcoming talk!
Red flags: I’m not the bug for you!
The matador bugs' vibrant flags are neither a dating display nor a distraction tactic, they’re part of an elaborate defense strategy, according to a new study in Gamboa
Rare shark spotted for the first time in Panama’s eastern Pacific
The elusive prickly shark was observed during a submarine expedition to the depths of the Cordillera de Coiba seamounts, a biodiversity hotspot and marine protected area.
