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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.
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.
News about Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba
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Green sea turtle digging its own watery grave due to invasion of non-native seagrass - Seagrass species from the Red Sea is outcompeting the native seagrass species in the Caribbean, where the green sea turtle lives. These iconic turtles... -
Are sunscreen products harmful to Bonaire's ecosystems? - Dr. Diana Slijkerman of Wageningen Marine Research was on Bonaire last November to study the presence of potentially harmful sunscreens. She took... -
Bonaire to have its own AlgaePARC - Wageningen University & Research is to partner with the Council of International Education and Exchange to build a small-scale algae pilot on the...
Research on Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba
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KD-2017-114 Sunscreen and risks for coral Tourism contributes to reduced water quality due to the emission of suncare products by swimming recreants. Recent research shows that UV filters... -
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...
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