Nature reports

The results of recent research reveal both the vulnerability and the surprising resilience of tropical seagrass, despite the growing threats posed by climate change. Led by Fee Smulders from Wageningen University & Research,..

A recent study explored the spread of a disease affecting sea fans in the Dutch Caribbean. Known as multifocal purple spots syndrome (MFPS), this disease is caused by parasitic copepods and has significant impact on the health of..

A new study has discovered a remarkable resilience in young corals raised through assisted sexual reproduction. This is big news, especially in a year when the Caribbean suffered one of the most intense coral bleaching events on..

From November 13 to 15, H.R.H. Princess Beatrix, Patroness of DCNA, visited Sint Maarten and Saba, shining a spotlight on the remarkable conservation and restoration work led by local organizations. This royal visit was about the..

Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands will visit Sint Maarten and Saba from November 12 to 15. As the patroness of DCNA, the Princess’s visit will highlight nature conservation and social initiatives on the..

Dive into the underwater world with the newly released Caribbean guilder! The redesigned currency for Curaçao and Sint Maarten features stunning marine life. With each glance at a guilder, we’re reminded of the interconnectedness..

Saba has an exciting new initiative to restore its coral reefs. This new project, running from 2024 to 2026, will focus on reviving key species in the island’s underwater ecosystems. With a collaborative team from the Saba..

A recent pilot study shows that nests of the Lesser Antillean iguana on Sint Eustatius are used by several other plant and animal species. They use the nests at least for cooling, hunting, and reproduction. This underscores the..

Scientists from Naturalis Biodiversity Center, Leiden University, Dutch National Institute of Health, Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority have completed an exciting study on Bonaire, to explore where different..

A recent study explored the dispersal patterns of certain coral species found around Curaçao. These corals are critical to the Caribbean reef ecosystem. Knowing how they disperse helps to predict their ability to recover from..