A useful tool
Atlas of the Panamanian Caribbean macroalgae, their autofluorescence and uses
September 22, 2022
Although these seaweeds are very popular among the Guna Yala community, it is no less true that their use is unknown to the public.
Although these seaweeds are very popular among the Guna Yala community, it is no less true that their use is unknown to the public.
From tiny banana seeds to giant coconuts, it’s tough for seeds to survive in tropical soils where they are under attack by fungi, bacteria, insects and animals. By understanding how seeds defend themselves, tropical biologists contribute to reforestation, crop management and sustainable agriculture in the tropics.
For these four women, the Smithsonian Institute’s internship program represented an opportunity to explore their research questions in the field
STRI is hosting Dr. Anna Mežaka, originally from Latvia and currently employed at the University of Marburg (UMR), Germany, who is doing a project called “Life on a leaf: species interactions and community dynamics in epiphyll communities” funded by a Marie Skłodowska - Curie Global Fellowship from the European Union.
A scientific mission in the Panamanian jungle found some of the largest trees in the country
Bees and their pollen reveal the environment of the first Cathedral on the American mainland, as do photos by preeminent landscape photographer, Eadweard Muybridge.
Camera traps in the forest canopy document a nocturnal mammal that may help Zamia pseudoparasitica survive up in the air.