Conservation

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Putting nature first lies at the heart of Islas Secas

Preserving our precious natural heritage drives everything we do. From scientific coral monitoring to a marine life census, our environmental team works with partners to ensure we keep the archipelago and wider Panama region protected. Guests, children included, are welcome to join our work and learn more about the area’s extraordinary biodiversity.

It is our absolute delight to share our brilliant seascape and our passion for its conservation on our private island marine safari. Enjoy a customized itinerary to cater to your party’s desires, and experience our wonderful wildlife led by conservation experts.

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A hummingbird inspects a flower at Islas Secas, a resort with a large array of bird species under conservation protection | Islas Secas
A hummingbird drinks nectar from a flower at Islas Secas, one of the many protected species at the resort | Islas Secas

Species Monitoring

We keep a close eye on our biodiversity through the iNaturalist platform, while the birds that inhabit the archipelago are logged through eBird. Guests are invited to take part and report what they discover, helping add to these vital scientific data repositories, which in turn inform scientists and influence conservation action.

Two tropical birds call to each other from the branch of a tree at Isla Secas resort, a haven for local wildlife | Islas Secas
A tropical bird flies in front of the moon, one of the many species of bird under conservation protection at Islas Secas resort | Islas Secas

Frigatebird Monitoring

Islas Secas is home to Panama’s second-largest colony of magnificent frigates (Fregata magnificens). Our ongoing study of their permanent, active marine colonies in the Gulf of Chiriquí, counts the nesting birds at least four times a year and we love to invite guests to take part in our research.

Tropical birds skim the waters of the ocean surrounding Islas Secas, a resort with an abundance of bird species | Islas Secas

Protected Waters

Working closely with national and international partners, the waters around Islas Secas are now fully protected from damaging commercial fishing, including gillnets, trawlers and lobster fishing. Local pole-and-line fishing and recreational catch-and-release fishing remains protected, ensuring the local community continues to benefit. The results to our marine life are already evident, with a significant uptick in species spotted in our waters.

Two large birds fly over the horizon as the sun sets at Islas Secas resort | Islas Secas

Habitat Restoration

Our program of invasive, non-endemic plant removal effectively restores the ecological balance of the islands. This has allowed us to repopulate the archipelago with thousands of native plants, grown in an on-site nursery. We have also worked closely with Audubon Panama to gain a better understanding of the archipelagos’ diverse bird habitats, with the aim to reintroduce threatened species in the future.

A man swims next to a turtle on a snorkelling expedition on offer to guests at Islas Secas resort | Islas Secas

Beny Wilson

“Let us show your family the wild wonders of Islas Secas. We’ll pique your curiosity about this unique place on Earth - one of the most biodiverse in the Eastern Tropical Pacific. We can’t wait to amaze you.”
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A sea eel visible at the bottom of the sea bed during a diving excursion at Islas Secas resort | Islas Secas

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