For our last lecture in marine ecology we got a mini orientation about Panama and STRI (Smithsonian Tropic Research Institute). During our time in Panama, we will be staying at The Bocas del Toro Research Station.
Some of the common marine invertebrates there, are Oreaster reticulates (cushioned seastar) and Diadema antillarium (long-spined sea urchin), which is a nice change from the common species we see here at Nahant. Although D. antillarium is vital to coral health due to grazing, landing on one of these during a dive might be slightly damaging to ours.
While I'm sure most of us cannot wait to go to Panama, our time at Nahant will definitely be missed. But for now, onto finals week!
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