Panacetacea was funded in 2009 as 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization by an international group of marine biologists that shared the common mission of producing high quality scientific studies on the biology of marine mammals of Panama and develop capacity building, educational, and out reach activities that ensure the optimal management and conservation of these animals and their habitat. Our organization vision is a future where scientists and the public work together to protect marine ecosystems and increase awareness about ecosystem health and services.

Our mission
To produce high quality scientific studies on the biology of marine mammals of Panama and develop capacity building, educational and outreach activities that ensure the optimal management and conservation of these animals.

Our goals 
We conduct cetacean monitoring studies in both the Caribbean and Pacific waters of Panama, with the purpose of collecting scientific data that can be use to establish conservation strategies to protect marine mammal habitats and their populations.

Our policy is to make our data available to the public through peer reviewed journals, government reports, media, meetings and symposia to ensure the public and the scientific community gets access to our results.

Through our collaborations and internship programs we provide opportunities to Panamanian and other Latin American students, scientists, non-government and government organizations.

Copyright ©2012 Panacetacea is a 501(c)3 not for profit organization376 Ramsey Street
Saint Paul, MN 55102