Thesea dalioli
New soft coral species discovered in Coiba, Panama
October 04, 2018
Scientists named new blood-red species of octocoral in honor of philanthropist Ray Dalio.
Scientists named new blood-red species of octocoral in honor of philanthropist Ray Dalio.
Frog researchers swabbed 205 amphibian species to better understand the ecology of their skin bacteria. Which environmental factors influence the makeup of their microbiomes?
A compound produced by Panamanian frog skin bacteria could help resist fungal infections in amphibians and humans worldwide
Three adventure-seekers meet in the clouds, each with their own reasons to learn more about mysterious jewel-like bees.
These ghostly larvae float freely in seawater, while their parents live on the sea floor and usually go undetected. Genetic studies of larvae provide clues that there are more species to be discovered
The Panamanian scientist Carlos De Gracia discovered the largest known marlin fossil, helped improve the classification of these ancient species and now seeks to understand how the fish of millions of years ago reacted to changes in the ocean similar to those we are experiencing today
Through sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch, Fulbright-National Geographic Digital Storytelling Fellow Jennifer Gil-Acevedo makes the world of microalgae accessible to all
Encrusting organisms may be disliked by most people, but they’re helping explore marine conservation and biodiversity concerns
Warming tropical soils could cause a 9 % increase in atmospheric CO2 this Century.
How do microorganisms influence seed survival in the forest?