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DCNA holds Masterclass with Dutch MPs on Nature Conservation

Jul 23, 2021 reporter 93 0

Kralendijk, The Bottom, Saba, Oranjestad, St. Eustatius - During ten days of official meetings, the Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA) held a masterclass for Dutch Members of Parliament, explaining attendees the importance for supporting nature conservation in the Dutch Caribbean and putting more focus that climate change will have on the islands. “During ten days of meetings here in the Netherlands with various stakeholders we thought it … [Read more] about DCNA holds Masterclass with Dutch MPs on Nature Conservation

Saba presents Reforestation and Waste Management proposals

Jul 21, 2021 reporter 221 0

The Bottom, Saba- During his recent visit to The Hague, Commissioner of Infrastructure Bruce Zagers submitted two proposals for funding with regard to Waste management and Reforestation. Zagers presented the reforestation proposal to the Ministry of … [Read more] about Saba presents Reforestation and Waste Management proposals

Ants of the Dutch Caribbean

Jul 20, 2021 reporter 191 0

Kralendijk, The Bottom, Saba, Oranjestad, St. Eustatius - Between 2015 and 2020, researchers from the Naturalis Biodiversity Center updated the local ant species lists for the Dutch Caribbean. A large number of new species were documented, including 40 new … [Read more] about Ants of the Dutch Caribbean

Echo’s Wildlife Guardians

Jul 20, 2021 reporter 162 0

Kralendijk - For these past few months the area of education was not active every week as it normally would be, because of the Covid-19 lockdown they had to wait a few weeks to start back.By the time the lockdown ended, the youngsters in training to become … [Read more] about Echo’s Wildlife Guardians

Reef Sharks Move to Deeper Water as They Mature

Jul 19, 2021 reporter 152 0

Kralendijk, The Bottom, Saba, Oranjestad, St. Eustatius - A new study from Wageningen University & Research (WUR) showed that reef sharks utilize different areas of the reef throughout their lifetime. Using baited video cameras, six different species of … [Read more] about Reef Sharks Move to Deeper Water as They Mature

New Generation Yellow-Shouldered Amazon Parrots Hatching

Jul 19, 2021 reporter 255 0

Kralendijk - The new generation of Yellow-shouldered Amazon Parrots, are hatching on Bonaire. In an ideal world, Echo wants to see parrots flying free; however, it is a long and difficult journey and hatching a chick is just the start of it. Parrots are … [Read more] about New Generation Yellow-Shouldered Amazon Parrots Hatching

Trainee Training at Echo

Jul 16, 2021 reporter 181 0

Kralendijk - The pandemic has had a major impact on international volunteers and interns. Luckily in April 2021 Echo had a local intern from MBO Bonaire. As a student of Executive Travel & Hospitality she first visited Echo and learned all about the … [Read more] about Trainee Training at Echo

Nature Foundation St. Maarten responded to Oil Spill from G.E.B.E. Powerplant

Jul 15, 2021 reporter 165 0

Philipsburg - The Nature Foundation St. Maarten responded to a major heavy fuel oil spill originating from N.V. G.E.B.E. Power Company in Cay Bay on Tuesday. Upon arrival at the scene, the Foundation found a thick slick of oil extending nearly 4 kilometers … [Read more] about Nature Foundation St. Maarten responded to Oil Spill from G.E.B.E. Powerplant

Monitoring and Protecting the Yellow-Shouldered Amazons

Jul 15, 2021 reporter 150 0

Kralendijk - The Echo team have been busy monitoring and protecting the future generation of Yellow-shouldered Amazons.In March 2021 they initiated the Nest Monitoring program. The goal is to have a renewed understanding of the population’s overall … [Read more] about Monitoring and Protecting the Yellow-Shouldered Amazons

National Parks Nature Chase – The Epic Challenge, Swim, Bike, Hike

Jul 14, 2021 reporter 357 1

Oranjestad, St. Eustatius - The St. Eustatius National Parks Foundation, STENAPA, is hosting their first ever Nature Chase on Saturday October 9, 2021. This ‘triathlon’ will give people the opportunity to experience all three National Parks and the Botanical … [Read more] about National Parks Nature Chase – The Epic Challenge, Swim, Bike, Hike

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