Nature reports

Publisher: Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA)

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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   1 week 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   3 wkn 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   3 wkn 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   1 maand 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   1 maand 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   1 maand 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   1 maand oud
Aerial view of Aruba.

A team of experts from CARMABI Foundation and Wageningen University have recently finalized the landscape ecological vegetation map of Aruba.  Aiming to enhance conservation efforts, this research offers a detailed look at how..


Continue reading 05 October 2024   2 mnd oud
Aedes aegypti.

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..


Continue reading 02 October 2024   2 mnd oud
Finger coral (A. humilis).

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..


Continue reading 28 September 2024   2 mnd oud

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