Dossier
Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba
From coral reefs to mangroves and from sea turtles to the effects of sunscreen: Wageningen University & Research carries out research on the natural environment of Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba, both above and below water.
Wageningen University & Research conducts research and provides advice regarding the management of the Caribbean part of the Netherlands: integrated coastal management, management of coral reefs, mangroves, seagrass recovery, ecotoxicology and monitoring programs for fisheries. Wageningen University & Research also conducts studies into the biodiversity of marine and terrestrial species, ranging from marine mammals, reptiles and birds to marine benthos and fish.
News about Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba
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Mysterious sea urchin deaths unraveled: scuticociliate cause mass mortality on Caribbean coral reefs
- An international team of researchers, including Wageningen University & Research and Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences, has found... -
Faster recognition of non-native iguanas on Saba helps Caribbean conservation efforts
- Researchers of Wageningen University & Research have identified a recent incursion of non-native iguanas on Saba, which form a major threat to the... -
Invasion of non-native reptile species continues in the Lesser Antilles
- In 2022, two new non-native reptile species were found on St. Eustatius. The two species concerned are Underwood's spectacled tegulet and the common...
News 2016-2022
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Illegal trade in Saban iguana confirmed
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Fish can protect ecosystems from invasive seagrass
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Importance of Yarari Sanctuary for Minke Whales
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Reef sharks relocate during their lives
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Tropical mangroves in Wageningen
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Savannas of the sea: “Pristine seagrass meadows were often heavily grazed”
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Caribbean Research receives boost of more than 7 million euros
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Integrated approach needed to increase agricultural production and fishery in the Dutch Caribbean
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New field guide on invasive seagrass flowers
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A nature inclusive vision for Bonaire
Research on Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba
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Healthy Dutch Caribbean Islands
The aim of this project is to develop a nature-inclusive economy on St Eustatius. This means combining nature restoration, business recovery and the... -
Ecological impacts petrochemical fire and firefighting on Bonaire: Flamingos returned but not without risk
In 2010 two storage tanks caught fire at an oil terminal, during a thunderstorm on Bonaire. Multiple foams were applied to fight the fire. On the... -
RESCQ – Restoration Ecosystem Services and Coral Reef Quality
In this project, resilient corals grow in coral nurseries, to restore the damaged reefs in the Caribbean. -
Vulnerability is dynamic: Enhancing adaptive governance to climate change for Caribbean tourism through interactive modelling
Millions of tourists visit Caribbean islands annually to enjoy resort properties, beaches and coral reefs. Coastal tourism destinations, however, are... -
Harmful invasive alien species (IAS) in the Caribbean Netherlands
Following climate change, IAS are recognised as the second-most serious long-term threat to island ecology, worldwide. Of all IAS issues, by far the...
Spotlight
Bonaire 2050 - A Nature-Inclusive Vision
The Saba Bank: the largest Dutch nature reserve
A special part of our research takes place at the Saba Bank, the largest national park of the Netherlands. This book will take you into the beautiful underwaterworld of the Saba Bank:
For more about our Saba Bank expeditions, follow the blog via Expedition Saba Bank 2018.
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