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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Reef sharks at much higher risk of extinction than previously thought
- According to a new study published in Science last week, reef sharks are facing extinction due to overfishing. The five main shark species that live... -
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... -
Why seagrass needs space
- Seagrass: green leaves swaying in the currents. Fish weave their way through, and sea turtles graze. They’re always on their guard, watching out... -
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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Nature conservation and restoration in the Caribbean Netherlands
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Illegal trade in Saban iguana confirmed
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Shared research facilities, a proven method to enhance innovation
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AlgaePARC accelerates progress towards green, circular economy
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Algae: unexpected allies in the mission for a circular future
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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”
Research on Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba
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Nature-based Solutions for flood resilience on Bonaire
Tackling urban flooding and the impact of heavy rainfall on Bonaire requires an integral approach with hybrid solutions. Restoring and revitalizing... -
Turning the Tide
Maintaining economic resilience on Aruba through hands-on restoration and conservation of its marine biodiversity. -
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... -
Natuurherstel salina’s en baaien Caribisch Nederland
The economies of the islands of the Caribbean Netherlands are highly dependent on tourism and fishing, and therefore on the natural environment.... -
Restoration of resilience Dutch Caribbean
The marine nature of the Caribbean Netherlands, and the ecosystem services derived from it, are the most important economic resources for Bonaire,...
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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