Nature reports

Publisher: Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA)

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The RoffaReefs programme of the Rotterdam Zoo, founded by Sander van Lopik, presented its groundbreaking work in reef restoration during the DCNA Reef Restoration Workshop. RoffaReefs has been developing a sustainable breeding..


Continue reading 17 August 2024   2 mnd oud
Submersible used during the expedition.

A recent scientific study has shed light on the remarkable and little-known ecosystems thriving in the mesophotic reefs of the Dutch Caribbean. Researchers explored these 'Twilight Zone' reefs, located at depths of 30 to 150..


Continue reading 10 August 2024   2 mnd oud

A recent study explored the settlement patterns of the Long-spined black sea urchin around the island of Saba. This research is vital for understanding how to restore coral reefs in the region, which have been significantly..


Continue reading 05 August 2024   2 mnd oud

Reef Renewal Foundation Bonaire (RRFB) showcased their groundbreaking efforts in coral restoration during the DCNA Reef Restoration Workshop held in June 2024. Led by Francesca Virdis, Managing Director of RRFB, the presentation..


Continue reading 02 August 2024   2 mnd oud

Understanding and advancing larval propagation techniques is vital for enhancing coral reef restoration, which in turn supports marine biodiversity, coastal protection, and sustainable tourism in the Dutch Caribbean. During the..


Continue reading 24 July 2024   3 mnd oud
Dr. Jamie Craggs of the Coral Spawning Lab.

During the DCNA Reef Restoration Workshop, Dr. Jamie Craggs presented an overview of reproduction in corals, focusing on the methods and benefits of inducing coral spawning in closed system aquariums on land. His presentation..


Continue reading 17 July 2024   3 mnd oud
Coral fragmentations

This week, the Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance hosted a reef restoration workshop on Bonaire, bringing together over twenty experts in coral reef restoration. The event featured both in-person and virtual presentations, attracting..


Continue reading 25 June 2024   4 mnd oud

The University of Aruba and Utrecht University recently published their 2024 collection of research papers addressing challenges faced in Aruba. One hot topic this year was presented by Shanisse Franken, concerns how urbanization..


Continue reading 22 June 2024   4 mnd oud
Smooth Star Coral spawning. Koraal Solenastrea bournoni, voortplanting

The Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA) is excited to announce the upcoming Reef Restoration Workshop, happening from June 17 to 19, at its office on Bonaire. This event will unite stakeholders, experts, and practitioners from..


Continue reading 16 June 2024   4 mnd oud
Bleached coral.

The world is currently experiencing a widespread coral bleaching event, the second global bleaching event of the decade, which experts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and International Coral Reef..


Continue reading 25 May 2024   5 mnd oud

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