News Archive

Smithsonian Science Drives Establishment of New Important Marine Mammal Area in Ecuador

December 22, 2022

The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN)’s Marine Mammal Protected Areas Task force invites groups of marine biologists to propose Important Marine Mammal Areas. The new IMMA along the Ecuadorian coast proposed by STRI’s Hector Guzman and colleagues will lead to a cascade of scientific activities designed to protect not only marine mammals, but their entire habitat.

Gallant Storyteller

Anthony G. Coates, Senior Scientist Emeritus (1936-2022)

December 15, 2022

Geologist Tony Coates changed the way we think about the ground under our feet. He confirmed the date when North and South America were connected at about 3 million years ago. We remember Tony not only as a skilled field geologist, but as a kind person and storyteller, who captured the imagination of scientists and non-scientists alike with his ability to spin a tale.

Safe science 2022

A journey to eradicate harassment

December 14, 2022

After a year of reflection and change, we reinforce our commitment to creating a safe workplace for everyone and space for healing as a community.

Animals reforest

Animals are key to restoring the world’s forests

December 02, 2022

Animals will help restore tropical forests if people locate reforestation projects near existing forest reserves and control hunting.

Barro Colorado birthday begins

Barro Colorado 100 years of Discovery and Wonder exhibit opens in Washington

November 24, 2022

Barro Colorado Island Research Station in Panama celebrates upcoming 100th birthday with an exhibition at the US National Museum of Natural History.

Paths of yesterday

History and archeology of the transisthmian roads of Panama

November 21, 2022

Explorations have revealed what remains of the roads and new data on their state of conservation, their route and its historical importance for Panama.

Generous Donation

Smithsonian receives a $10 million donation to support research and education on climate resilience

November 01, 2022

The gift will establish the Adrienne Arsht Community-Based Resilience Solutions Initiative, a multi-year program to study tropical resilience and educate the public about the role of resilience.

Special Events October 2022

STRI special events, October 2022

October 28, 2022

Reforestation initiative, A great idea, Pioneers of science, STRI and Panamanian culture, workshop prior to Our Ocean Conference 2023, Science Girls and more