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
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Sea Urchin Restoration Workshop to Support Coral Reef Recovery
l 5th and 6th on Saba. This workshop will involve coral reef biologists, coral restoration experts, and marine park managers from various Caribbean islands to focus for the first time on the

Vacancy: Marine Park Ranger
Sint Eustatius National Parks Foundation (STENAPA) is currently accepting applications for the position of Marine Park Ranger. STENAPA is a small nature conservation foundation on the island of Sint Eustatius, in the Caribbean

Vacancies: Turtle Program
During the turtle nesting season which runs from July till December, you will be assisting the Turtle Program Volunteer Coordinator with night patrols on Zeelandia beach, monitoring nesting sea turtles. You will assist with gathering data from sea turtles that generally nest

Whale and dolphin research expedition in the Caribbean
The three-month whale and dolphin research expedition Ti Whale An Nou started May 15, 2021 and the objective is to register the number of whales, specifically sperm whales, and the routes they take in the Caribbean.

New Statia Trail Guide!
Marion Schroen has explored Nature on Statia and has written a trail guide to help you do the same! STENAPA appreciates the passion that went into both the hikes and the production of this work. Get your hands on a copy and start your exploration of St. Eustatius’ National Parks. The book ‘Walking on St. Eustatius’ is for anyone..