Bahia Las Minas Oil Spill (IMAGE) Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute Caption The Bahia Las Minas oil spill became the largest recorded near coastal habitats in Panama, serving as an opportunity to understand how coral reefs recover from acute contamination over time. Credit Smithsonian Archives Usage Restrictions None 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.