Among the central themes are new technologies for ocean research, including satellite observations and remote sensing.
On Monday, Panama started hosting the Latin American Congress of Marine Sciences (Colacmar 2026), one of the region’s leading scientific gatherings dedicated to the study of oceans and marine ecosystems.
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The five-day event brings together researchers, specialists, and students from various countries to analyze challenges related to climate change, biodiversity loss, and the sustainable management of marine resources.
Among the central themes are new technologies for ocean research, including satellite observations, remote sensing, and advanced genetic analysis tools. The congress includes more than 50 scientific sessions, 17 mini-symposia, and 16 academic mini-courses designed to foster knowledge exchange.
Edgardo Diaz, Secretary General of the Latin American Association of Marine Science Researchers (Alicmar), emphasized the need to strengthen regional cooperation to address challenges that transcend national borders.
🇵🇦 Investigadores panameños descubren fuerte actividad antiparasitaria en el sargazo
🧪 En pruebas de laboratorio, profesionales de la salud del Instituto de Investigación Científica y Servicios de Alta Tecnología del país centroamericano hallaron que los extractos de dos… pic.twitter.com/vIoQPySJ8d
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The text reads, “Panamanian researchers discover strong antiparasitic activity in sargassum. In laboratory tests, health professionals from the Scientific Research and High Technology Services Institute of the Central American country found that extracts from two species of sargassum eliminated more than 90% of the growth of Plasmodium falciparum, the parasite responsible for cerebral malaria.”
The agenda also seeks to promote partnerships among universities, scientific centers, international organizations, and companies involved in the so-called blue economy, which focuses on the sustainable use of marine resources.
As part of the activities open to the public, an interactive underwater photography exhibit is on display, featuring images captured at depths of over 60 meters in ecosystems off the coasts of Argentina and Costa Rica.
Fernando Luiz Diehl, president of Alicmar, stated that the countries of the region need to boost investments and sustainable development policies to address the impacts of climate change on the oceans.
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