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Shark Handling Techniques

Saba
August 2, 2021
Hi everyone, my name is Giancarlo Nunes and I’m the Research and Conservation manager for Fundacion… Read more >
Bionews

Pregnant Tiger Shark Expedition 2021 is well underway!

Saba
August 1, 2021
It’s finally happening! After over a year of corona-related delays the Pregnant Tiger Shark Expedition is… Read more >
Bionews

Lady beetle (Cycloneda sanguinea)

Photo credit: © Jan-Joost Mekkes.

The beetles of the Dutch Caribbean

All DC islands
July 29, 2021
Last December, a beetle catalogue for the Dutch Caribbean was published. This voluminous paper provides the… Read more >
Bionews

Tiger shark (Galeocerdo cuvier)

Photo credit © Jarrett Corke WWF-Canada

Expedition on the Saba Bank to Enhance Tiger Shark Protection

Saba
July 27, 2021
Starting August 1, 2021 a team of researchers will spend a week on the Saba Bank… Read more >
DCNA News

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

All DC islands
July 22, 2021
Holds Meetings with Numerous Ministries, Partner Organizations, Dutch Politicians and Dutch Research Institutions The Hague- During… Read more >
Bionews

Reef Sharks Move to Deeper Water as They Mature

Saba / Sint Eustatius
July 15, 2021
A new study from Wageningen University & Research (WUR) showed that reef sharks utilize different areas… Read more >
DCNA News

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

All DC islands
July 15, 2021
Fun Online Game about Animals throughout the Dutch Caribbean On Friday July 2nd, the Dutch Caribbean… Read more >
Bionews

Shark Shakedown

All DC islands
July 14, 2021
Sharks play a vital role in maintaining a healthy ecosystem.  As top predators, they maintain balance… Read more >
humpback whale
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Humpback whale and calf
Photo credit: Martin Hristov

Research Expedition for Lesser Antillean Sperm Whales

Saba / Sint Eustatius / Sint Maarten
July 7, 2021
The Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA) and World Wide Fund for Nature Netherlands (WWF-NL) are proud… Read more >

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