Mark and Carmen RAW.jpg (IMAGE) Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute Caption Mark Torchin, staff scientist at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) and research manager, Carmen Schloeder, harvesting a sample of marine invertebrates in Panama. Credit STRI Usage Restrictions Credit: STRI License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.