News from Bonaire, St. Eustatius & Saba
KRALENDIJK / AMSTERDAM – Bonaire will be hit hard by climate change if no action is taken. This is the conclusion of research by the VU University Amsterdam on behalf of Greenpeace Netherlands. A fifth of the island is in danger of being swallowed up by the sea by the end of this century due to sea level rise, coral reefs are disappearing and heat waves are increasing. 'Life for the people living on Bonaire will therefore never be the same ... Lees verder
KRALENDIJK- On Friday the volunteer group Mangrove Maniacs planted a total of 1,300 saplings along the coast of Bonaire. Apart from a record breaking amount of plants, there were also a record number of 75 people involved in the effort. On the south coast ... Lees verder
LEEUWARDEN - This week the global water technology sector is getting together in Leeuwarden, the Netherlands, for the second European Water Technology Week (EWTW 2022). Business and innovation leaders from several countries are coming together to explore ... Lees verder
THE BOTTOM- Volunteers have gathered during no less than five days for Saba’s annual island clean-up between Friday to Sunday, August 19-21, and on Friday, August 26 and Sunday August 28. Employees of the Public Entity Saba, the Saba Electric Company (SEC), ... Lees verder
KRALENDIJK- On Saturday a new group of Aspirant Junior Rangers has started with their orientation at Stinapa. The nature organization says they are very excited to see the team expanding with such a large group. The first Saturday action consisted of ... Lees verder
ORANJESTAD- The Junior Rangers just finished their annual exchange event. Youth from all six islands came together to learn about the unique biodiversity within the Dutch Caribbean and to lay a foundation for future collaboration between the islands. From ... Lees verder
KRALENDIJK- In spite of an earlier alarm about the potential arrival of the deadly and feared stony coral tissue loss disease (SCTLD) situation in Bonaire, STINAPA now says it is not sure if the symptoms seen at some coral are indeed SCLTD. Following ... Lees verder
KRALENDIJK- Tera Barra, which is committed to more greenery on the island through the cultivation and planting of mainly local plants and trees, is very keen to produce more compost on the island. The initiator behind the project, Johan van Blerk, is very ... Lees verder
KRALENDIJK- The Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA) has recently been actively promoting an agenda with a focus on nature both within the Netherlands and internationally. One of DCNA's many objectives is to promote policy and advocacy activities, both ... Lees verder
KRALENDIJK- It has been circulating on social media for a while, but council lady Daisy Coffie is now also joining the discussion about alleged deformities in several donkeys on the island. For a few days now, photos have been posted on social media of ... Lees verder
KRALENDIJK- The World Wide Fund for Nature The Netherlands (WWF-NL) has been involved in the Dutch Caribbean since the 1960s, and now has taken the next step to launch a website dedicated specifically to the Dutch Caribbean region. The new website, ... Lees verder
The Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA) is excited to announce the 2022 Junior Ranger Exchange event, which will be held on St. Eustatius between July 30th and August 5th. Junior Rangers from Aruba, Bonaire, Saba, St. Eustatius, and St. Maarten ... Lees verder
KRALENDIJK- Wannadive Bonaire, with 2 dive centers on the island, is opening their rinse bins to all divers on the island. Owner Bart Snelder says that this move is not so much a marketing gimmick, but he feels that everyone should contribute as much ... Lees verder
ORANJESTAD- Researchers from the Florida Atlantic University and University of California recently discovered a new species of cone snail off the coast of Aruba. Inhabiting the shallow waters of Malmok Beach, this species represents only one of over ... Lees verder
KRALENDIJK- Normally the vets of Flamingo Island Veterinary Center mainly see dogs and cats, but they are not afraid of more exotic operations. That became clear this week when Jochem Lastendrager and Mirte Kruijt came to the aid of a flamingo that was ... Lees verder
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