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MiAmbiente Urges Citizen Reporting
The Ministry of the Environment (MiAmbiente) is calling on communities in Panama to report wildlife sightings to 311 and to respect speed limits in biological corridors.
Nature in Coronado, Panama
Crocodiles in Panama
Recent increases in reported crocodile sightings across the country have prompted environmental authorities to advocate for conservation, education, and technical management as the path forward.
Jellyfish season in Panama
There is no real season for jellyfish in Panama. You may find information stating the jellyfish season starts in January, while others say March, and the reason for this inconsistency is that:
Update on Golden Frogs in Panama and How you can Support Them!
Critical equipment for Panama’s Endangered Golden Frog’s survival in captivity was stolen from Hotel Campestre in El Valle de Anton. *** Please read, share & donate if you can. ***
Punta Chame, a breeding site for sharks
A recent study shows female sharks of the hammerhead species (Sphyrna lewini) are being captured by fishermen during breeding, researches are now proposing measures to help protect the species.
Panama, the broken link?
A study recently published in Conservation Biology has called Panama, the narrowest part of the Mesoamerican Biological Corridor (MBC), the broken link.
Carbon stocks and tree diversity in the Darien
The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute reported through a participatory forest-carbon monitoring project that Panama’s Darien forest of Panama has a high capacity to sequester carbon.
Encountering a wild animal in Panama
One of Panama’s biggest allure is the country’s abundant wildlife! Developed cities in Panama like Panama City’s Cinta Costera and the Pacific Beach town of Coronado offer wildlife sightings.
Canal Authority Imposes draft limits
National Post reported on low levels in lake Gatun which have caused Panama’s Canal Authority to implement draft limits for shops moving through the Canal.
A plee to protect Boná island
Attorney General, Rigoberto González has requested information from the Environmental Minister, Emilio Sempris, on Boná Island for the second time following a lease agreement for an oil terminal.
Panama works with ARAP to stop illegal fishing
Panama has signed an agreement that aims to support monitoring and control efforts in fighting illegal and unregulated fishing.
Panama China deal will hurt Recreational Fisheries
The Panamanian government has struck a deal with Chinese fisheries that will allow the harvest of skipjack tuna, a species critical to the pelagic ecosystem of Panama’s Pacific waters.
Baby sea turtles go home!
The Ministry of Environment of Los Santos announced the release of 450 hatchlings, Wednesday December 5th 2018. The baby turtles born in the Las Cañas refuge, were Olive Ridley turtles.
Deforestation with Road development in Panama West
Ecologists in Panama have said that a recent road project in Panama West, lacks urban planning, approving development close to the Canal watershed with little investigation.
300 pounds of crocodile meat seized
Environment Ministry officials (Miambiente) seized almost 300 pounds of crocodile meat this week.
Darien suffers from illegal deforestation
Ecologists denounced yesterday that illegal deforestation in Darién is affecting more than 20 hectares.
Los Santos producers affected by dry season
Producers of coffee, meat, and milk in the province of Los Santos have said they are starting to feel the effects of the dry season.
National Wild Cat Day
With six species of big cats, Panama is working to ensure the survival of these feline species’ by introducing new legislation, making the first Saturday of each year the National Day of Wild Cats
The Race For Water Mission
A revolutionary ship, the Odyssey, set sail after spending several days in Panama to continue its journey around the world. The Odyssey is a catamaran, covered with solar panels. The ship is part of the "Race For Water foundation", which among other missions has been working on educating new ...
Isla Iguana under review after bombs detonated
A review of public areas on Isla Iguana in began on Thursday, February 22nd in order to confirm whether or not tourists will be allowed to access enter the protected area of Pedasi.
Butterfly sanctuary celebrates Anniversary
The Metropolitan Mariposario site celebrated their one year of operation yesterday with the release of 60 butterflies (blue) ’Mopho Helenor’ witnessed by 10,000 visitors.