A living laboratory for global regeneration. More than 80% of the forces driving climate change come from beyond carbon — and most of them run through the ocean. Seahorse Point is the ocean campus and scientific base supporting academic institutions worldwide, focused on the true regulators of our planet: the seas and the life within them.
An exclusive hotel with 4 twin and 1 double bedroom, all en-suite, you book the whole site when you stay at Seahorse Point
A treenet rise up into the canopy, 60ft above the ground, and is a perfect place to connect with nature, or just chill out
Unrivaled access to the Big Three ecosystems
Nestled on Bastimentos Island in Panama's stunning Bocas del Toro archipelago, our 10-acre site is uniquely positioned — directly adjacent to the 33,000-acre Bastimentos Island National Marine Park, a world-renowned Mission Blue Hope Spot. It gives students, researchers and ecotourists immediate access to the following:
- Coral reefs: some of the best-conserved reefs on Panama's Caribbean coast.
- Seagrass meadows: critical carbon sinks and nursery grounds for marine life.
- Mangrove forests: protective coastal barriers, vital to terrestrial and marine health.
Science-driven leadership
The Seahorse project is driven by the groundbreaking research of Dr Howard Dryden, a world authority on water treatment and climate disruption. His work – famously presented at COP26 – revealed how "forever chemicals" and plastic pollution have decimated 90% of marine life since 1900, creating a catastrophic feedback loop for our climate and leaving just 10 to 15 years before a trophic-cascade collapse of ecosystems. At Seahorse Point we don't just study the problem; we implement nature-based solutions.
The Seagrass Cafe, a perfect venue to have a great cup of coffee and traditional food, located among the palm trees and mangroves
We have a 100% electric boat, batteries charged by solar for pollution-free expeditions through the mangrove tunnels or into the national marine park
Who belongs at Seahorse Point?
Seahorse Point is an exclusive venue for guests to book; we have 4 double rooms and one twin room, all ensuite. We do not rent out a single room; when you book with us, it is for the whole site. Minimum booking is 4 nights. You have your own private chef, full access to the property and organised events.
We invite a diverse community of biocultural leaders — and anyone who cares about nature — to join us.
- Families or small groups that care about nature and want an immersive experience
- Students & academics conducting field research across nine distinct ecosystems.
- Indigenous leaders sharing and integrating ancestral wisdom with modern science.
- Young activists joining immersive learning camps and "Life Changer" expeditions.
- Business & government leaders confronting the existential threat of ocean acidification — the "evil twin" of climate change.
- Artists connecting people with nature and carrying the call to action through music and art.
We can host small conferences and seminars for up to 50 people for business and government organisations. Seahorse Point can be rented for weddings and special events.
We run special nature based art programs, such a the scultpute of coral using leaf cutter ant clay prepared at Seahorse Point
A harmless nurse shark gently swims by our dock; bottle nose dolphins and cow rays are also frequent visitors
Visit Nature's University
Seahorse Point is more than a nature reserve. Whether you come to debate global policy, study freshwater wetlands, or connect with the tropical rainforest on-site, you are taking part in the regeneration of our planet's life-support system — and investing in the future of nature and humanity.
