Bahia Las Minas (IMAGE) Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute Caption In 1986, a refinery accident heavily contaminated the near-shore habitats of Bahia Las Minas in the central Caribbean coast of Panama. 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.