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Minke Whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata)

Photo Credit: © Hans Verdaat

Importance of Yarari Sanctuary for Minke Whale

August 25, 2021

A new collaborative study provides new insight into how two species of minke whales utilize the… Read more >

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Hurricane Impact on Statia

August 18, 2021

Sint Eustatius was hit by two major hurricanes, Irma and Maria, during the high-intensity season of… Read more >

Photo credit: Rudy Van Geldere

Comparative Study on Artificial Reefs of the Caribbean

August 16, 2021

University of Applied Sciences Van Hall Larenstein and Wageningen University and Research recently conducted a comparative study of… Read more >

Lady beetle (Cycloneda sanguinea)

Photo credit: © Jan-Joost Mekkes.

The beetles of the Dutch Caribbean

Last December, a beetle catalogue for the Dutch Caribbean was published. This voluminous paper provides the… Read more >

DCNA Holds Masterclass with Dutch MPs on Nature Conservation and the Impacts of Climate Change on the Dutch Caribbean

Holds Meetings with Numerous Ministries, Partner Organizations, Dutch Politicians and Dutch Research Institutions The Hague- During… Read more >

Reef Sharks Move to Deeper Water as They Mature

Saba / Sint Eustatius

A new study from Wageningen University & Research (WUR) showed that reef sharks utilize different areas… Read more >

First place went to a team on Bonaire. Second place to Aruba and third place to another team on Bonaire.

DCNA’s First Big Live Nature Quiz- Adult edition

Fun Online Game about Animals throughout the Dutch Caribbean On Friday July 2nd, the Dutch Caribbean… Read more >

Shark Shakedown

Sharks play a vital role in maintaining a healthy ecosystem. As top predators, they maintain balance… Read more >

Photo credit: © Naturalis Biodiversity Center

Is there a future for artificial reefs?

Manmade structures such as seawalls, breakwaters, and jetties are increasing in frequency in marine coastal environments.… Read more >

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