Galeta Point Marine Laboratory (IMAGE) Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute Caption The oil spill contaminated about 15 square miles near the Smithsonian's Galeta Point Marine Laboratory in Colon. 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.