Guardians of the Coral: Guna Women Leading Change in Panama
Our new coral reef research and conservation project in the Guna Yala region of Panama stands out not only for its scientific approach but also for integrating and motivating the active participation of young Guna women researchers. They have not only received scientific training in marine science but have also taken on leadership roles in […]
Guna Yala’s Leadership in Coral Reef Assessments: A First on Many Levels
The Guna Yala comarca, a self-governed traditional Indigenous territory on Panama’s Caribbean coast formerly known as the San Blas Islands, is ecologically significant, hosting over 80% of the coral reefs in Panama’s Caribbean waters. These reefs sustain a diverse array of marine life, including coral species, fish, and benthic fauna. Importantly, the Guna have traditionally […]