Journal

Welcome to the Journal, our window into the vibrant, living world of the Coiba Coast. 

An Accidental Eden: How a Deadly Prison Island Became a Natural Paradise

The pristine state of Coiba’s forests and reefs is a direct result of its dark and poignant human history. From 1919 to 2004, the island served as Panama’s most notorious

The Blue Highway:Coiba’s Critical Role for Migrating Giants

The waters around Coiba are a critical intersection on the Eastern Tropical Pacific Marine Corridor, a “blue highway” for the ocean’s most majestic creatures. Nearly 800 species of fish, 33

Guardians of the Garden:Monitoring the Health of Coiba’s Vital Coral Reefs

Coiba’s coral reefs are among the largest and healthiest in the Eastern Tropical Pacific, a vibrant underwater metropolis supporting hundreds of species of fish. These reefs are the beating heart

A Living Laboratory:New Species Constantly Being Discovered in Coiba

Coiba National Park continues to solidify its reputation as “Panama’s own Galápagos,” a place where the processes of evolution are on full display. Recent scientific expeditions, many led by our