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De zeebodem van de Waddenzee is soms opmerkelijk soortenrijk.

New results from the Wadden Mosaic research programme show that only ten percent of the underwater nature in the Wadden Sea is effectively protected. Moreover, protective measures such as the designation of protected areas, still..


Continue reading 03 December 2024   4 mnd oud
Bleached Acropora.

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..


Continue reading 30 November 2024   5 mnd oud
Sea urchin hatchery

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..


Continue reading 17 November 2024   5 mnd oud
Caribische rifhaai

A recent study conducted in Sint Maarten’s Man of War Shoal Marine Park has provided valuable insights into the biodiversity of reef fish and the presence of endangered sharks. Using baited remote underwater video systems,..


Continue reading 16 November 2024   5 mnd oud
The Bottom.

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..


Continue reading 05 November 2024   5 mnd oud

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..


Continue reading 29 October 2024   6 mnd oud
Kolonisatieproef beukenhoutblokjes

Of all the components of dead plants, wood is the hardest to break down. Why is it that fungi know how to do this? What issues did they need to solve to achieve this? The Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW) tries to find..


Continue reading 26 October 2024   6 mnd oud
Sargassum bloom.

The Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance is proud to be involved in the development of Carto, an innovative web application designed to modernize how we monitor and protect key habitats across the Dutch Caribbean. This tool, partly..


Continue reading 25 October 2024   6 mnd oud

Scientists have been studying how birds move and migrate for hundreds of years. Recently, understanding this complex phenomenon has become much more important because countries are building thousands of wind turbines in and around..


Continue reading 23 October 2024   6 mnd oud
Researcher introducting West Indian top shell (whelk) on artificial reef.

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..


Continue reading 12 October 2024   6 mnd oud

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