Explore the living world.
Research and conservation in the terrestrial ecosystems of Utila Island.
Discover our work
A field station shaped by its surroundings.
On the north side of Utila, Kanahau sits within tropical broadleaf forest, a few hundred feet from the Caribbean Sea and at the foot of Pumpkin Hill. The facility is about two miles outside the island’s only town.
About the facility
Habitat observation · Utila
Life beyond the shoreline.
Kanahau focuses on the terrestrial biodiversity of Utila. Close observation of the island’s habitats and living systems helps build understanding of the natural world that makes this place distinct.
Good work begins with curiosity.
Volunteers and researchers from different disciplines are welcome. Individuals and small groups can gain experience or carry out independent or supervised research.
The facility offers full-board accommodation, including three meals a day, as a base for time in the field and shared learning.
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A closer look at life here.
Visual records from the people who spend time learning and working on Utila.