The Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA) recently hosted the annual Big Live Nature Quiz (BLNQ) Kids’ edition. With 185 teams, each comprising of one to four students in primary school grades 5 and 6 (equivalent to group 7 and 8 in the Dutch school system) competing from the six Dutch Caribbean islands, the event brought nature in the classrooms and connected the islands. Aruba emerged victorious as the winning team, demonstrating their nature knowledge and teamwork in an exciting competition.
Category: Marine
STENAPA Turtle ID Project - Citizen Science
Turtles play a crucial role in the health of various marine ecosystems, such as coral reefs and sea grass beds. STENAPA is using photos of sea turtles as a non-invasive tool
Ti Whale An Nou #3 - Marine Mammal Expedition
The 3rd Ti whale An Nou expedition of the year 2022 took place from May 17th to June 1st. It allowed us to cover the North of the Lesser Antilles over 15 days. The departure was made from the city of Le Marin in Martinique with a direct
Diadema - long-spined sea urchin
Diadema are long-spined sea urchins. They are important herbivores that graze on algae, that could overgrow the slow-growing corals on the reef. Their impact on the health of the reef is so great that several projects have focus on
Vacancy: Marine Park Manager
Sint Eustatius National Parks Foundation (STENAPA) is currently accepting applications for the position of Marine Park Manager. STENAPA is a small nature conservation foundation on the island of Sint Eustatius in the Caribbean Netherlands. As the Marine Park Manager, you are responsible for developing and implementing the policy of the management of the marine park on St Eustatius, as well as the sea turtle program.
