If you recently flew American Airlines, you may have read an article on endangered frogs in the American Way magazine. The piece, Eye of the Crisis, features a conservation center in El Valle Anton in Panama and describes how this facility plays an essential role in preserving the biodiversity of frogs. Many scientists believe that the loss of amphibians is an indication of greater global issues.
This is just one example of Panama’s growing commitment to address environmental issues. There are so many government and non-profit organizations studying the vast flora and fauna in Panama, including a huge operation run by the Smithsonian. Panama is such an attraction because it is one of the most biologically diverse places in the entire world. At Amble, we keep this at the forefront of our minds as we plan our sustainable development on Isla Palenque. We want to ensure that our development preserves the natural environment of Isla Palenque that makes it so amazing.
The Smithsonian project is aiming to rescue several species from eastern Panama and develop a cure for chytridiomycosis, the disease wiping out all the frogs and salamanders. http://www.amphibianrescue.org