St. Eustatius
A volcanic island with black sand beaches, St. Eustatius features two very different landscapes. The southeast end of the island is dominated by a dormant volcano, the Quill, full of dense forests and clouds that bring rain forest conditions, while the lower northern hills have a drier weather pattern and savannah-like vegetation and fauna.
Bromeliad sp. in tree on crater rim
Photo credit: © Henkjan Kievit (SHAPE/DCNA
Nature Park Management
Member Organization
St. Eustatius National Parks Foundation (STENAPA) manages The Quill and Boven National Park, St. Eustatius National Marine Park and the Miriam C. Schmidt Botanical Garden.
Contact information
For general questions:
Telephone: +599 318 2884
Email: outreach@statiapark.org
Visiting address
St. Eustatius National Parks Foundation,
Oranjebaaiweg 59
St. Eustatius, Dutch Caribbean
Visiting hours
Mon-Fri 07:00-17:00
St. Eustatius National Parks
St. Eustatius' Key Species & Ecosystems
Green Turtle
(Chelonia mydas)
Photo credit: © Brenda Kirkby
Bromeliad sp. in tree on crater rim
Photo credit: © Henkjan Kievit (SHAPE/DCNA
Lesser Antillean Iguana
(Iguana delicatissima)
Photo credit: © Philippa King-Stenapa
St. Eustatius Boven Hill
Red-bellied Racer
(Alsophis rufiventris)
Photo credit: © Henkjan Kievit (SHAPE/DCNA)
Latest updates from Stenapa St Eustatius
We invite parents and young adults from Statia to join our
Facebook Group: STENAPA Youth Nature Education > www.facebook.com/groups/stenapayouthnatureeducation
We share updates on upcoming events, past events, online or print activities and education resources.
Fun Fact Friday!
Well done to those who guessed what parrotfish do before sleeping 👏 Some of the 95 species secrete an organic mucous cocoon around themselves to protect against parasites and predators at night. A sort of oceanic mosquito net or alarm system!
More fascinating information here: www.facebook.com/DutchCaribbeanNatureAlliance/posts/6309761595732665There are over 95 different species of parrotfish. They are often found in coral reefs, rocky coasts and seagrass beds and play an important role in bioerosion. Parrotfish are critical in maintaining healthy algae balance within coral reef ecosystems. Named for their large frontal beak, they scrape algae from coral and rocky surfaces. Most parrotfish measure between 30-50cm however a few species can grow larger than 1m. Some parrotfish create a mucus cocoon at night, hiding its scent from potential predators and serving as an early warning system if a predator disturbs the mucus membrane. Most species are born female, and change to male later in their life cycle.
Want to find out more about the Parrotfish or other Flagship Species?
Visit dcnanature.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/DCNA-FlagshipSpecies-2021.pdf
Have you spotted a Parrotfish?
Please report your sighting via observation.org/
Photo by: © Peter Douglas Clark
Aruba National Park Foundation STINAPA Bonaire
Hot News from Statia's Nature!
Whales have been spotted on different islands like St Maarten, St Barths, Guadeloupe and Puerto Rico, even as close as Saba. Divers on Saba have heard them underwater! Have you seen any around Statia?
If you have, please fill out this form.
Please, skip any information requests that you are unsure of.
Also, add wildlife sightings to observation.org
Nature on Statia
News is just around the corner, every day.
DCNA Wereld Natuur Fonds - WWF St. Eustatius Tourism
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Now that you have spotted whales around Statia, please share with us a few details! We do not need all of information filled out if you are unsure of your answer. Please skip anything that you will ha...They were heard from Saba aswell, no sightings though!
Monday’s crushing waves were far more impressive than today’s quiet sea. Who thought their sound reminded them of thunder? ✋
Enjoy nature’s changing faces in Statia 🌊
Sounded like a sonic boom from my room at the old gin! Wow!
Marvelous
Trivia Tuesday!
Hint: they don't brush their teeth...
Bonus Question: What is another common name for the parrotfish? 🐠
They make a giant spit bubble to sleep in 🤔
creates a mucus cocoon to protect it from parasites