Nature

It is humpback whale season in Panama

The humpback whales are back on the Pacific Coast of Panama and there have been lots of humpback whale sightings right here in the Bay of Chame!

Coiba Marine Protected Area in Panama is Expanded

Panama has expanded the Marine Protected Area in Coiba from approximately 6500 to 26,200 square miles. The expansion of the protected Cordillera, allowed Panama to accomplish the 30x30 initiative.

Scientist discover tunnel connecting Panama and Galapagos

Scientists have discovered a tunnel deep beneath Panama that may have allowed materials to travel from the Galápagos to Panama. It could also explain why Panama has few active volcanos, here’s why:

Panama canal expansion results in non-native fish invasion

Non-native fish are invading Lake Gatun following the Panama canal expansion according to a new report in Nature Ecology and Evolution by Smithsonian Scientists.

The jellyfish have arrived in Coronado Panama

Jellyfish have arrived on the Pacific coast of Panama. Read about Panama’s Jellyfish season and tips for treating stings here ( FIY urine is no longer the go-to for jellyfish stings).

Cold water, jellyfish & whale sharks

Bathers and Beachgoers beware, not just because the water is a bit chilly this time of year... but you may encounter jellyfish on the Pacific Coast of Panama

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 ...

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.

2000 hatchlings released in Cambutal

2,000 sea turtles hatchlings born in artificial nurseries were released Saturday, September 16th on the coast of Cambutal, in the province of Los ...

Global Bank Employees to Clean up Beaches and Rivers

Sunday April 2nd 2017, approximately 200 Global Bank employees will meet to  clean up the river mouths of Chame and ...

The Coronado Crocodile

Coronado’s Tortuga Lake, or in English Turtle Lake, best knowing for it’s Caiman population (not it’s turtles) has become home to a 7ft ...

Bio museum Educates Children on Conservation

As part of its commitment to aid Panama in preserving biodiversity by educating youth, the Bio museum has started 2017 with summer camps for children from 6 to 12 years ...

The Bay of Panama lacks conservation plan

Environmental officials confirmed recently that a conservation plan for the bay of Panama wetlands is has still not ...

Killer whales on the Caribbean

Did you know that orcas (Orcinus orca) , commonly referred to as killer whales are found in all oceans of the world? Despite their wide distribution, most ...

Scientists record strange crab activity on Panama's seafloor

Scientists recently discovered a cloud formed of thousands of crabs on Panama's seafloor. The swarm was like nothing that has every been recored. ...

See a Supermoon Tonight in Panama

The first supermoon of 2015 will appear tonight when a particularly bright and large full moon graces our skies. You will be able to see the supermoon just after the ...

Conservación Panamá Fights to Save Wild Cats

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