A marine invader
Species invasion throughPanama Canal? Pacific jingleshell found in Caribbean
January 24, 2014
Scientists first discovered the shiny sea critter in 2009. Genetic testing suggested it crossed the canal on more than one occasion.
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More Fish Mean Healthier Reefs
Coral reefs grow faster and healthier when parrotfish are abundant
January 24, 2017
A new study points directly links healthy coral reefs to healthy populations of these brightly colored fishes.
Field Science In Classrooms
Galeta transformedinto teacher-trainingcampus
April 17, 2017
Smithsonian science in Panama reaches public school classrooms around the country thanks to hundreds of teachers who participate in training courses at STRI facilities.
Hidden Marine Species
Buckets of biodiversity
June 06, 2014
Aboard a research vessel in the Gulf of Panama, a Smithsonian research fellow explores the hidden biodiversity of the tropical ocean.
Profile: Noris Salazar
Bryophyte diversity in El Copé
August 16, 2013
A Smithsonian research heads into the remote mountains of a Panamanian national park to catalogue the tiniest of plant species.
Panama’s Plentiful Plants
An invitation from Mireya Correa
August 23, 2013
The director of Panama’s herbaria invite visiting researchers to use these valuable resources of Panama’s astounding plant biodiversity.
Tree Biodiveristy Threatened
Tropical rainforests in danger of losing tree diversity
December 13, 2013
Short-lived tropical forests only sustain about half of the tree biodiversity of mature forests, according to a new study in the Panama Canal Watershed.
Sea Urchin Evolution
Distant relatives become new species
January 13, 2012
A five-million-year-old urchin ancestor gave rise to two common lineages of sea urchins found today on either side of the Isthmus of Panama, according to new research by a Smithsonian scientist.
A Book of Tiny Plants
Presenting hidden biodiversity
February 10, 2012
An activity book for kids looks at the world of the smallest plants.
Profile: Rachel Collin
Is there an evolutionary point of no return?
April 27, 2012
A Chilean sea snail appears to have tried two forms of development and decided to turn back before it was too late.
