Reporting on climate, conservation, and ecological issues in Panama. We highlight scientific findings, policy responses, and community sustainability efforts.
Above are buildings in Caracas Venezuela. The powerful earthquakes that struck northern Venezuela on Wednesday,… The post Why Did the ‘Seismic Doublet’ that Shook Venezuela Cause So Much Damage? appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
OVERVIEW Level: Advisory Location: Panama Category: Storm, Flood, Road disruption Active: 19 Jun 2026 – 21 Jun… The post Panama: Expect Nationwide Weather-Related Disruption in Coming Days appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The mayors warned that the measure is incompatible with the conservation of Coiba and puts one of Panama’s main natural heritage sites at risk. The post Veraguas Panama Mayors Warn of Environmental Risks and Reject the Transfer of Prisoners to Coiba appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Turtle conservation organizations came together to create World Sea Turtle Day in 2000 to raise… The post June 16th Designated as World Sea Turtle Day appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Researcher Eloisa Lasso, the first female scientist on staff at the Coiba AIP Scientific Station, expressed her concern about the transfer of 29 prisoners to the island and warned about the risks to biodiversity, science, and sustainable tourism. The post The ‘Two Cents’ Fom a Scientist From Coiba-AIP: “Coiba Cannot Become a Prison Again” appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Panama City, Panama: The National Civil Protection System (Sinaproc) has issued a warning due to a significant increase… The post Alert in the Panamanian Caribbean Due to Increased Waves and Strong Winds – Rainy Weather appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
In Panama, coral snakes are among the most visually striking and scientifically fascinating reptiles in… The post The Hidden Elegance and Real Danger of One of the Neotropics Most Misunderstood Venomous Reptiles: Coral Snakes in Panama appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Image below was taken from the Chinese submersible Fendouzhe showing some of the whale carcass remains that form the largest, deepest, and oldest whale graveyard in the world. The post Remains Dating Back 3.5 Million Years: Largest and Deepest Whale Graveyard Found appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
According to the report, there is a 63% probability that El Niño will reach a very strong intensity between November 2026 and January 2027. The post Confirmation from NOAA that the El Niño Phenomenon for 2027 Could Become One of the Worst Since 1950 appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The discovery of this beetle highlights the fundamental role played by scientists at the University of Panama. The post Discovery in Panama: New Beetle Species appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
SINAPROC issued a watch alert due to the arrival of swells and significant waves. The post Weather Report: Swells will Affect the Pacific Coast of Panama Until June 10th appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Oropouche virus is a viral disease transmitted by the bite of the sand fly (Culicoides paraensis) and Culex mosquitoes. The post The Darién is the Epicenter of the Oropouche Virus in Central America According to a Recent Study appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Panama has received a $3 million donation from the United States to support the cleanup… The post A $3 Million Cleanup of the Darien Jungle is Underway as Panama Migration Drops to Near Zero appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
In the vast, interconnected tapestry of life on Earth, every species, ecosystem, and biological process… The post Mapping Ecological Health: An Introduction to the Nature Conservation Index 2025 appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Many people mistakenly assume that the sea route from one ocean to another is simply… The post How The Panama Canal Lifts Massive Ships 9 Stories High appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
MiAmbiente explained that the presence of the sea lion is due to the fact that they navigate by taking advantage of the cold water currents. The post Resting on the Shores of Taboga Island Panama, Residents Spotted a Sea Lion appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Panama City, Panama: The Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (Imhpa) warned of heavy rain with isolated storms… The post Authorities Warn of Downpours with Thunderstorms in Several Areas of the Country and a Blue Moon: Weather in Panama appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
A trip on one of the transmission lines and the Mexico-Guatemala interconnection is believed to have caused a power outage that began at 10:37 a.m. and lasted for seven minutes. The Central American Regional Power Operator attributes the outage to a trip on one of the units at the Cobre Panamá mine. The post EOR Attributes a Blackout to the Loss of Generation at the Mine’s Plant Affecting 169,000 Panama Customers appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The Panama Canal Authority recently issued a press release that sought to reassure shipping companies that no… The post El Niño is Coming: Lets Take a Snapshot of the Panama Canal appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The two events affected the electricity supply last Monday: the first originated from a trip at the Cobre Panamá thermoelectric plant, and the second from an incident on the Etesa transmission line, attributed to weather conditions. The post Energy Operation in Panama is in Doubt after Two Major Blackouts appeared first on Newsroom Panama.