Lab carries out studies in the areas of evolutionary biology, genetics and molecular systematics. Includes publications and research on birds of the Lesser Antilles and neotropical freshwater fishes.

A collaborative research project between the Smithsonian Institution and the Brazilian Institute for Research in the Amazon. Includes information on the study area, courses and research. [English/Portugues]

Searchable database provides taxonomy of a list of plants and animals that are known to occur in the Bocas del Toro Archipelago, the Bahía Almirante, Laguna de Chiriquí, and the surrounding mainland on the Caribbean coast of Panama.

A series of comparative, long-term studies of tropical forest diversity and change in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Includes statistics from field sites, maps, news and available data.

Research on marine invertebrates and gastropods. Includes information on the staff and students, lab dive sites, downloadable .pdf publications, and a photo gallery.

Educational web version of the Visitor's Center exhibit. Includes examples of research projects, methods and results as well as a brief history of STRI in Panama. Funded by the Smithsonian's Educational Outreach and Special Exhibitions.

A National Geographic News article about the island of Barro Colorado in the middle of the Panama Canal, the site of scientists at work for the Smithsonian Institution's Tropical Research Institute.

The Bridge of Life project is being developed with the cooperation of the Smithsonian Institute, the Universidad of Panama, and the ARI (Interoceanic Region Authority). Includes information about the building and the exhibits.

Offers graduate and post-doctoral fellowships in tropical biology research at the Barro Colorado Nature Monument in Panama.

Information about the affiliated facilities, research stations, laboratories, and library.

Extensive information about the range of research at STRI. Includes info about archaeology and anthropology, behavior, conservation, ecology and evolution. Also includes details on the operations and locations of their terrestrial and marine facilities.

A publication of the Center for Tropical Forest Sciences. Species accounts with images and maps, arranged by scientific name, taxomomy, and common name.

Carries out studies in the areas of plant physiology and ecophysiology. Includes publications, staff and a photo gallery.