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The weevil Trichobaris bridwelli, Oranjestad, St. Eustatius

Photo credit: © Jan-Joost Mekkes

New beetles discovered in the Dutch Caribbean

Saba / Sint Eustatius
March 1, 2022
Two recently published studies document 35 new beetle species for the islands of Saba and St.… Read more >
Bionews

DCNA Launches Bionews Kids – A New Magazine to Empower Youth in the Dutch Caribbean

All DC islands
February 17, 2022
Kralendijk, Bonaire –The Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA) released the first edition of Bionews Kids. Bionews… Read more >
Bionews

Photo credit: © Alwin Hylkema

New study aids in sea urchin restoration efforts

Sint Eustatius
February 7, 2022
Diadema sea-urchins play a vital role in maintaining a balanced coral reef ecosystem and their restoration… Read more >
Bionews

Caterpillar on Cynanchum boldinghii

Photo credit: © Hans Smulders

Recent Publications

All DC islands
December 26, 2021
Below you will an overview of the reports and publications on biodiversity related subjects in the… Read more >
Bionews

Lobster caught in traps

Photo credit: © Hans Leijnse

Fishery Trends for St. Eustatius

Sint Eustatius
December 20, 2021
Wageningen Marine Research and Caribbean Netherlands Science Institute released an updated report on the fishery trends… Read more >
Bionews

2021 DCNA Convention

All DC islands
December 14, 2021
Between November 23rd and the 27th, the Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA) held its annual Nature… Read more >
Bionews

European Honey Bee

(Apis mellifer)

Photo credit: © Hans Smulders

Recent Publications

All DC islands
November 28, 2021
Below you will an overview of the reports and publications on biodiversity related subjects in the… Read more >
Bionews

A salp caught by multiple polyps of the branched coral

Madracis aurentenra

Photo Credit: © Lars J.V. ter Horst

New Food Source Identified for Caribbean Corals

Curaçao
November 22, 2021
A student of University of Amsterdam and a staff researcher of Naturalis Biodiversity Center and University… Read more >
Bionews

Red-bellied racer

(Alsophis rufiventris)

Photo credit: © Lara Mielke

Status of the Red-Bellied Racer on Saba and St. Eustatius

Saba / Sint Eustatius
November 17, 2021
The Red-bellied Racer (Alsophis rufiventris) is a harmless snake species that is native to the St.… Read more >

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