Enviromental DNA (eDNA) reveals potential for interoceanic fish invasions across the Panama Canal


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Interoceanic canals can facilitate biological invasions as they connect the world’s oceans and dissolve dispersal barriers between bioregions. As a consequence, multiple opportunities for biotic exchange arise and the resulting establishment of migrant species often causes adverse ecological and economic impacts. The Panama Canal is a key region for biotic exchange as it connects the […]

September 1, 2021

What I am watching now – 100 Foot Wave!


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This HBO miniseries is blowing my mind.  Description: “Surfing pioneer Garrett McNamara’s [@mcnamara_s] quest to conquer a 100-foot wave and its transformation of Nazare, Portugal, is detailed in this series.” That tepid description does not do it justice, however. At the very least, watch this short trailer to get your heart rate up. Holy #$%&. […]

September 1, 2021

Minturn yoga studio hosts luxury retreat in Panama


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When was the last time that you invested in yourself? There is still time to indulge in a week of self-care, self-love and self-exploration. Join Minturn’s Anahata Yoga & Wellness studio owner, Chelsea Winters, for a week of surfing and yoga with the Nourish in Nature luxury yoga retreat Oct. 2-10. There is still space […]

September 1, 2021

A nice video about our amazing Amigos de Animales


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Amigos de Amimales is an amazing organization that helps animals in the the Chiriqui Province of Panama. Nineteen years ago, it was small clinic but with the help of Ruby they now spay or neuter 200 animals per month. This has substantially cut down on the stray population in Chiriqui Province. They are actively involved […]

August 24, 2021

Maria Ruiz Community Chat – Boquete, Its People and Its Future


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Maria Ruiz has a great knowledge of Boquete and discusses her ideas on it’s future. This video was recorded at the Biblioteca de Boquete on August 12th, 2021, at one of the weekly BCP Community Chats. For more details visit https://chiriqui.life/topic/17160-bcp… Postproduction services provided by Phil Bennett and Boquete Recording Studio. Get Vaccinated and stay […]

August 24, 2021

$6.7 Million for Rod Carew National Stadium


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The Panamanian Sports Institute is tendering the study, design and construction of improvements to the Rod Carew National Stadium Phase I, for which the contractor must perform the field study for the required research with which it will submit its final bid. “PANDEPORTES requires the remodeling of the sports center called Rod Carew National Stadium, therefore it is […]

August 24, 2021