DCNA

Nederlands, Papiamento and Papiamentu below.

 

The Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA) and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF-NL)  are pleased that protection for nature in the Caribbean Netherlands has been included in the budget by the cabinet for the coming governmental term. Last week it was announced that the government wants to allocate an additional 35 million euros for nature in the Caribbean Netherlands, as was included in the coalition agreement.

More than 35 million euros will be made available for the implementation of the Nature and Environmental Policy Plan (NEPP) in the Caribbean Netherlands. This NEPP is an ambitious program for nature and the environment that runs through 2030. In addition to the contribution for nature, the coalition agreement also includes a structural budget of 30 million euros per year to protect culture and nature in the Caribbean Netherlands. This can be used to tackle long-term issues such as wastewater treatment and waste disposal.

“We are extremely grateful that ten million has been reserved in the budget for strengthening the management of nature parks on Bonaire, Saba and St. Eustatius,” said Tadzio Bervoets, director of DCNA, the umbrella organization for all national parks on the six Dutch Caribbean islands. “This shows once again the importance that parks have in preserving nature on and around our islands. Hopefully this will lead to a long-term and structural reinforcement of the nature parks, not only in the Caribbean Netherlands, but also in the future for Aruba, Curaçao and Sint Maarten.”

“With this money, serious steps can be taken to protect vulnerable biodiversity,” said Arjan de Groene, Landscape Coordinator of the Caribbean Netherlands, for WWF-NL. “We are happy to work with the Minister and the local administrators and organizations on a proper implementation of this budget. It would be great if we can have a conversation about this in the short term.”

Nature in the Caribbean part of the kingdom has been declining for years. On land, nature has been damaged by erosion and increased building construction, and under water the reefs are strongly deteriorated due to pollution and climate change. This new budget is therefore desperately needed to improve the overhall health of nature.

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Nederlands

Extra budget voor natuur Caribisch Nederland

 

De Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA) en het Wereld Natuur Fonds (WWF-NL) zijn verheugd met het budget voor bescherming van de natuur in Caribisch Nederland dat door het kabinet voor de komende regeringsperiode is gereserveerd. Afgelopen week werd bekend hoe de overheid de meer dan 35 miljoen euro extra voor natuur op Caribisch Nederland, zoals opgenomen in het regeerakkoord specifiek wil bestemmen.

De ruim 35 miljoen euro wordt beschikbaar gesteld voor de implementatie van het Natuur- en Milieubeleidsplan (NMBP) Caribisch Nederland. Dit NMBP is een ambitieus programma voor natuur en milieu dat loopt tot 2030. Naast de bijdrage voor natuur is er ook een structurele post van 30 miljoen euro per jaar opgenomen in het regeerakkoord om de cultuur en natuur in Caribisch Nederland te beschermen. Dit kan ingezet worden om langlopende issues zoals afvalwaterzuivering en vuilophaal aan te pakken.

 

“We zijn bijzonder dankbaar dat er tien miljoen in het budget is gereserveerd voor de versterking van het beheer van natuurparken op Bonaire, Saba en St. Eustatius” aldus Tadzio Bervoets, directeur van de DCNA, de overkoepelende organisatie voor alle nationale parken op alle zes de Nederlands Caribische eilanden. “Dit toont eens te meer het belang dat parken hebben in het behoud van de natuur op en rond onze eilanden. Hopelijk leidt dit tot een langdurige en structurele versterking van de natuurparken, niet alleen in Caribisch Nederland, maar in de toekomst ook voor Aruba, Curaçao en Sint Maarten”

 

“Met dit geld kunnen serieuze stappen worden gemaakt om de kwetsbare biodiversiteit te beschermen”, aldus Arjan de Groene, Landschapscoördinator Caribisch Nederland, van WWF-NL. “We werken graag samen met de minister en de lokale bestuurders en organisaties aan een goede invulling van dit budget. Goed als we op korte termijn hierover het gesprek kunnen voeren.”

De natuur in het Caribisch deel van het koninkrijk gaat al jaren achteruit. Op land is de natuur beschadigd door erosie en steeds verder oprukkende bebouwing en onder water gaan de koraalriffen sterk acteruit door vervuiling en klimaatverandering. Dit nieuwe budget is dan ook hard nodig om de natuur weer gezond te maken.

 

 

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Papiamento

Presupuesto extra pa naturalesa den Caribe Hulandes

Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA) y Fondo Mundial pa Naturalesa (WWF-NL) ta contento cu e presupuesto pa proteccion di naturalesa den Caribe Hulandes cu e gabinete a reserva pa e proximo periodo di gobernacion. Siman pasa a anuncia cu gobierno kier destina mas di 35 miyon extra pa naturalesa den Caribe Hulandes, tal y como manera tuma den e acuerdo di gobernacion.

E mas di 35 miyon ta wordo poni na disposicion di implementacion di e Plan di Maneho Ambiental y di Naturalesa (PNMB) den Caribe Hulandes. PNMB ta un programa ambicioso pa naturalesa y medio ambiente cu ta core te aña 2030. Ademas di e contribucion pa naturalesa, tambe a inclui un post structural di 30 miyon anual den e acuerdo di gobernacion pa proteha cultura y naturalesa den Caribe Hulandes. Esaki por wordo uza pa trata asunto a largo plazo, manera tratamento di awa di beerput y recogemento di sushi.

“Nos ta hopi agradeci cu a reserva dies miyon den e presupuesto pa fortalece maneho di e parkenan natural na Boneiro, Saba y Sint Eustatius”,Tadzio Bervoets, director di DCNA, e organisacion coordinador di tur e parkenan nacional den e seis islanan di Caribe Hulandes a bisa. “Esaki ta demostra un biaha mas e importancia cu e parkenan tin den preservacion di naturalesa na y alrededor di nos islanan. Nos ta spera cu esaki lo conduci na un fortificacion structural a largo plazo di e parkenan natural, no solamente den Caribe Hulandes, sino tambe den futuro pa Aruba, Corsou y Sint Maarten”.

“Cu e placa aki por tuma medida serio pa proteha e biodiversidad vulnerabel”, Arjan de Groene, Coordinado di Paisahe di Caribe Hulandes, di WWF-NL a bisa. “Nos ta feliz di traha cu e minister, e mandatarionan y organisacionnan local na implementacion adecuado di e presupuesto aki. Lo ta bon si nos por hiba un conversacion tocante esaki a corto plazo”.

Naturalesa den e parti Caribense di reino ta empeorando durante añanan caba. Riba tera, erosion y construccion di cas ta avansa cada vez mas, y bou di awa e rifnan di coral ta deteriora severamente debi na contaminacion y cambio climatico. Por lo tanto, e presupuesto nobo aki ta hopi necesario pa haci  naturalesa saludabel atrobe.

 

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Papiamentu

Fondo èkstra pa naturalesa di Karibe Hulandes

Dutch Caribbean Natura Alliance (DCNA) i Wereld Natuur Fonds (WWF-NL) ta kontentu ku e fondo pa protekshon di naturalesa den Karibe Hulandes ku e gabinete a reservá pa e periodo di gobernashon benidero. Siman pasá a bira konosí kon gobièrnu ta bai destiná spesífikamente e mas ku 35 mion èkstra pa naturalesa na Karibe Hulandes, manera ku ta pará den e akuerdo di gobernashon.

Ta pone e mas ku 35 mion disponibel pa implementashon di e Natuur- en Milieubeleidsplan (NMBP) Caribisch Nederland/Plan di Maneho pa Naturalesa i Medioambiente Karibe Hulandes. E NMBP akí ta un programa ambisioso pa naturalesa i medioambiente ku ta kana te ku 2030. Banda di e kontribushon pa naturalesa a hinka tambe un pòst struktural di 30 mion pa aña den e akuerdo di gobernashon pa protekshon di kultura i naturalesa na Karibe Hulandes. Lo por usa esaki pa atendé tópikonan di término largu manera kloaka i rekohementu di sushi.

“Nos ta sumamente agradesido ku a reservá dies mion den e presupuesto pa refuerso di maneho di parkenan di naturalesa na Boneiru, Saba i Statia” segun Tadzio Bervoets, director di DCNA, ku ta e organisashon kapa, bou di kua tur e parkenan nashonal di e seis islanan di Karibe Hulandes ta kai.  “Esaki ta demonstrá mas prinsipalmente e importansia ku e parkenan tin den konservashon di naturalesa, riba i rondó di nos islanan. E speransa ta ku esaki ta kondusí na un refuerso struktural pa e parkenan di naturalesa. No solamente pa Hulanda Karibense pero den futuro tambe pa Aruba, Kòrsou i St. Maarten”.

“Ku e sèn akí por tuma pasonan serio pa protehá e biodiversidat frágil” segun Arjan de Groene, Kordinadó di Paisahe di Hulanda Karibense, di WWF-NL. “Gustosamente nos ta traha huntu ku e minister i e mandatarionan lokal i organisashonnan pa duna un bon kontenido pa e fondo. Lo ta bon ku nos por tene kombershonnan riba esaki denter di poko.”

Naturalesa den e parti Karibense di Reino ya pa añanan ta bayendo atras. Riba tera naturalesa a sufri daño pa motibu di eroshon i oumento kontinuo di konstrukshon. I bou di awa e refnan di koral ta bai duru atras pa motibu di polushon i kambio di klima. E fondo nobo aki ta hopi nesesario pa hasi e naturalesa salú atrobe.

 

 

 

Published in BioNews 51

Nederlands, Papiamento and Papiamentu below.

 

 

Kralendijk, Bonaire –The Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA) released the first edition of Bionews Kids. Bionews Kids is a free printed and online nature magazine for children of ages 9-11 on the six Dutch Caribbean islands. It was designed based on increasing reading, sparking curiosity and educate kids about the extraordinary nature and its threats on the six Dutch Caribbean islands. This in support to the nature education programs of the Protected Area Management Organizations on Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, Sint Eustatius and Sint Maarten. The first Bionews Kids edition includes a drawing competition and DCNA encourages all kids to participate.

 Supporting Nature Education and public awareness

DCNA’s mission is to support the Protected Area Management Organizations on the six islands of the Dutch Caribbean. One of DCNA’s goals is the promotion of educational outreach and public awareness. Hence, the creation of the first issue of Bionews Kids, which is a branch of Bionews (for adults). Bionews is a free monthly digital newsletter that gives updates on the latest nature news with a focus on research and monitoring, events and overall activities concerning the members of DCNA.

Multilingual nature magazine for kids

Bionews Kids is a magazine comprising of various elements that is made freely available to youth between 9 and 11 years old on the islands of Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, St. Eustatius, and St. Maarten in the languages of English, Dutch, Papiamento, and Papiamentu. The magazine will be made available through the nature education programs at the Protected Area Management Organizations. The aim of the magazine is to promote reading on the islands with a magazine that is applicable to the experiences of the children on these islands with the nature they can find in their own backyards. DCNA introduces their new marine mascot of the magazine, Tara the Turtle, who will make a reappearance in future issues.

Theme: sea

For this first issue of Bionews Kids, the main theme is the marine environment. Kids can read amongst others about coral reefs, tidepools and mangroves that are particularly specific to some of the islands and about many creatures that they may or may not encounter. The magazine also includes activities such as coloring pages, beach journal, and puzzles. Besides these activities, readers can begin grasping environmental words and use the photo ID of sea animals continuously.

Drawing Competition

To create stewards of the sea surrounding the readers’ island, kids can participate in a drawing competition that is found in Bionews Kids. It is centered on the theme “Why I love the ocean and why I want to protect it.” Readers can become creative in their drawings and the chosen drawing will be featured in the next Bionews Kids magazine. This magazine hopes to encourage reading and learning of nature on the islands to empower our children and continue the investment of nature education.

To participate in the drawing competition, the reader needs to include their name, age, island, and phone number and upload it on the Bionews Kids page on the DCNA website at BioNews Kids Online: https://dcnanature.org/bionews-kids/. You can also hand it in to the local park organization education officer on their respective island (https://dcnanature.org/nature-education/). Deadline for the drawing to submitted is March 18th, 2022. Announcement of the winner will be found on the DCNA website and social media by April 1st, 2022.

Read BioNews Kids

BioNews Kids is generously supported by the Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality (LNV) and National Postcode Lottery and created by the DCNA.

Access the magazines here:

BioNews Kids Online: https://dcnanature.org/bionews-kids/

BioNews Kids Hardcopy: contact your local park organization education officer on your respective island (https://dcnanature.org/nature-education/).

BioNews (adults)- free monthly digital newsletter: https://dcnanature.org/news/

For questions or interviews, please contact projects@dcnanature.org.

 

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Nederlands

DCNA lanceert Bionews Kids – Een Nieuw Tijdschrift om jongeren in de Nederlandse Cariben te Empoweren

 

Kralendijk, Bonaire – De Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA) heeft de eerste editie van Bionews Kids uitgebracht. Bionews Kids is een gratis, gedrukt en online, natuurmagazine voor kinderen in de leeftijd van 9-11 jaar op de zes Nederlands Caribische eilanden. Het is ontworpen met het doel, het stimuleren van lezen, nieuwsgierigheid aanwakkeren en kinderen informeren over de buitengewone natuur en haar bedreigingen op de zes Nederlands Caribische eilanden. Dit ter ondersteuning van de natuureducatieprogramma’s van de Beheerorganisaties van Beschermde Gebieden op Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, Sint-Eustatius en Sint-Maarten. De eerste editie van Bionews Kids bevat een tekenwedstrijd en DCNA moedigt alle kinderen aan om mee te doen.

Ondersteuning van Natuureducatie en publieke bewustwording

De missie van DCNA is het ondersteunen van de Beheerorganisaties van Beschermde Gebieden op de zes eilanden van het Nederlands Caribisch gebied. Een van de doelen van DCNA is het bevorderen van educatief materiaal en publieke bewustwording. Vandaar de realisering van de eerste editie van Bionews Kids, die een tak is van Bionews (voor volwassenen). Bionews is een gratis maandelijkse digitale nieuwsbrief die updates geeft over het laatste natuurnieuws met focus op onderzoek en monitoring, evenementen en algemene activiteiten ten aanzien van de leden van de DCNA.

Meertalig natuurmagazine voor kinderen

Bionews Kids is een tijdschrift bestaande uit verschillende elementen die gratis beschikbaar is voor jongeren tussen 9 en 11 jaar op de eilanden Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, St. Eustatius en St. Maarten in de talen Engels, Nederlands, Papiamento en Papiamentu. Het blad wordt beschikbaar gesteld via de programma’s natuureducatie van de Beheerorganisaties van Beschermde Gebieden. Het doel van het tijdschrift is om het lezen op de eilanden te bevorderen met een tijdschrift dat aansluit op de ervaringen van de kinderen op deze eilanden met de natuur die ze in hun eigen achtertuin kunnen vinden. DCNA introduceert hun nieuwe zee mascotte van het tijdschrift, Tara de Schildpad, die in toekomstige edities zal terugkeren.

Thema: zee

Voor deze eerste editie van Bionews Kids is het hoofdthema mariene milieu. Kinderen kunnen onder andere lezen over koraalriffen, getijdenpoelen en mangroven die specifiek zijn voor sommige van de eilanden en over de vele wezens die ze al dan niet kunnen tegenkomen. Het tijdschrift bevat ook activiteiten zoals kleurplaten, strand logboeken en puzzels. Naast deze activiteiten kunnen lezers beginnen met het begrijpen van milieu gerelateerde woorden en voortdurend de foto-identificatie van zeedieren gebruiken.

Tekenwedstrijd

Om beheerders van de zee te creëren rondom de eilanden van de lezers, kunnen kinderen deelnemen aan een tekenwedstrijd die te vinden is in Bionews Kids. Het is draait om het thema “Waarom ik van de oceaan houd en waarom ik hem wil beschermen.” Lezers mogen hun creativiteit uiten in hun tekeningen en de uitgekozen tekening zal te zien zijn in het volgende Bionews Kids magazine. Dit tijdschrift hoopt het lezen en leren over de natuur op de eilanden aan te moedigen en onze kinderen te empoweren om zo de investering in natuureducatie voort te zetten.

Om deel te nemen aan de tekenwedstrijd, moet de lezer zijn of haar naam, leeftijd, eiland en telefoonnummer vermelden en vervolgens de gescande afbeelding van de tekening naar projects@dcnanature.org sturen of deze inleveren bij de onderwijsfunctionaris van de plaatselijke parkorganisatie op hun respectieve eiland (https://dcnanature.org/nature-education/). De deadline voor het inzenden van de tekening is 18 maart 2022. De winnaar wordt rond 1 April 2022 bekend gemaakt op de DCNA-website en sociale media.

Lees BioNews Kids

BioNews Kids wordt genereus ondersteund door het Ministerie van Landbouw, Natuur en Voedselkwaliteit (LNV) en de Nationale Postcode Loterij en in het leven geroepen door de DCNA.

Ga hier naar de tijdschriften:

BioNews Kids Online:               https://dcnanature.org/bionews-kids/

BioNews Kids Hardcopy:           neem contact op met de onderwijsfunctionaris van uw plaatselijke parkorganisatie op uw respectievelijk eiland (https://dcnanature.org/nature-education/).

BioNews (volwassenen)- gratis maandelijkse digitale nieuwsbrief: https://dcnanature.org/news/

Voor vragen of interviews kunt u contact opnemen met projects@dcnanature.org

 

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Papiamento

DCNA ta lansa Bionews Kids - un revista nobo pa reforsa e hobennan den Caribe Hulandes

 

Kralendijk, Boneiro – Aliansa Hulandes pa Naturalesa di Caribe (DCNA) a lansa e prome edicion di Bionews Kids. Bionews Kids ta un revista gratis di naturalesa, imprimi y online pa mucha di 9 pa 11 aña na e seis islanan di Caribe Hulandes. E revista a wordo diseña pa promove lesamento, kishiki e muchanan pa ta curioso y pa educa e muchanan tocante e naturalesa extraordinario y su menasanan na e seis islanan di Caribe Hulandes. Esaki pa sostene e programanan di educacion tocante naturalesa di e Organisacionnan di Maneho di Area Protegi na Aruba, Boneiro, Corsou, Saba, Sint Eustatius y Sint Maarten. E prome edicion di BioNews Kids ta contene un concurso di pintamento y DCNA ta anima tur mucha pa participa.

Sosteniendo educacion di naturalesa y concientisacion publico

Mision di DCNA ta pa sostene e Organisacionnan di Maneho di Area Protegi na e seis islanan di Caribe Hulandes. Un di e metanan di DCNA ta pa promove dunamente di informacion y consciencia publico. Di eynan a bin e prome edicion di Bionews Kids, cu ta un sucursal di Bionews (pa adulto). Bionews ta un boletin digital mensual gratis cu ta brinda actualisacion di e ultimo noticianan tocante naturalesa cu enfoke riba investigacion y monitoreo, evento y actividad general relaciona cu ta concerni e miembronan di DCNA.

Revista multilingual di naturalesa pa mucha

Bionews Kids ta un revista componi di varios elemento cu ta disponibel gratuitamente pa hoben entre 9 y 11 años na e islanan di Aruba, Boneiro Corsou, Saba, St. Eustatius y St. Maarten den idioma Ingles, Hulandes, Papiamento y Papiamentu. E revista lo ta disponibel a traves di programa di educacion di naturalesa na e Organisacionnan di Maneho di Area Protegi.  E meta di e revista ta pa promove lectura na e islanan cu un revista cu ta aplicabel na e experiencianan di e muchanan di e islanan aki cu  naturalesa cu nan por topa cu ne den nan mes cura. DCNA ta presenta su mascota marino nobo di e revista, Tara the Turtle, cu lo aparece atrobe den futuro edicionnan.

Tema: lama

Pa e prome edicion di Bionews Kids, e tema principal ta medio ambiente marino. E muchanan por lesa, entre otro, tocante rif di coral, pos di marea y mangelnan cu ta particularmente specifico di algun di e islanan y tocante hopi criatura cu nan lo por topa cu nan of no. E revista tambe ta inclui actividad manera blachi pa kleur, diario di beach y puzzel. Ademas di e actividadnan aki, e lectornan por cuminsa capta palabra ambiental y uza identificacion di potret di e animalnan di lama continuamente.

Concurso di pintamento

Pa crea cuidadonan di lama cu ta rodea e isla di e lesadonan, e muchanan por participa na un concurso di pintamento cu bo ta haya den Bionews Kids. E ta bay tocante e tema “Pakico mi ta stima lama y pakico mi kier proteg’e”. E lesadonan por ta creativo den nan pinturanan y e pintura elegi lo parece den e proximo revista Bionews Kids. E revista aki ta spera di encurasha lesamento y siñamento tocante naturalesa na e islanan pa enforsa nos muchanan y sigui cu inversion den educacion di naturalesa.

Pa participa na e concurso di pintamento, e lesado mester inclui su nomber, edad, isla y number di telefon y despues manda e imagen cu bo scan di bo pintura na projects@dcnanature.org of entrega esaki na oficial di educacion di e organisacion di parke local den su respectiva isla https://dcnanature.org/nature-education/. Deadline pa entrega ta dia 18 di Maart, 2022. E anuncio di e ganado lo por wordo haya riba e website y social media di DCNA prome cu 1 di April, 2022.

Lesa BioNews Muchanan

BioNews Kids ta conta cu e generoso apoyo di Ministerio di Agricultura, Naturalesa y Calidad di Alimento (LNV) y Loteria Nacional di Codigo Postal y crea pa DCNA.

Acceso naa e revista aki:

BioNews Kids Online: https://dcnanature.org/bionews-kids/

BioNews Kids Hardcopy: comunica cu e oficial di educacion di e organisacion local di parke na su respectiva isla https://dcnanature.org/nature-education/

BioNews (adulto) – boletin digital mensual gratis: https://dcnanature.org/news/

Pa pregunta of entrevista, comunica cu projects@dcnanature.org.

 

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Papiamentu

DCNA ta lansa Bionews Kids – Un Revista Nobo pa apoderá hóbennan den Karibe Hulandes

Kralendijk, Boneiru – Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA) a lansa su promé edishon di Bionews Kids. BioNews Kids ta un revista di naturalesa grátis, imprimí i digital pa mucha di edat 9-11 aña riba e seis islanan Karibe Hulandes. E ta diseñá pa stimulá lesamentu, lanta kuriosidat i eduká muchanan tokante nos naturalesa ekstraordinario i su menasanan na e seis islanan di Karibe Hulandes. Esaki ta pa sostené e programanan di edukashon di naturalesa di e Organisashonnan di Maneho di Área Protehá na Aruba, Boneiru, Kòrsou, Saba, Statia i Sint Maarten. E promé edishon di BioNews Kids ta inkluí un konkurso di pintamentu i DCNA ta enkurashá tur mucha pa partisipá.

 Sosten pa Edukashon di Naturalesa i konsientisashon públiko.

DCNA su mishon ta pa sostené Organisashonnan di Maneho di Área Protehá riba e seis islanan di Karibe Hulandes. Un di e metanan di DCNA ta promoshon di material edukashonal i konsientisashon públiko. Pa e motibu ei a krea e promé edishon di Bionews Kids, ku ta parti di Bionews (pa adulto) Bionews ta un revista digital grátis, mensual ku ta informá di e último notisianan di naturalesa ku enfoke riba investigashon i monitoreo, eventonan i aktividatnan general relashoná ku miembronan di DCNA.

Revista multilingual pa mucha.

Bionews Kids ta un revista ku ta konsistí di vários elemento i ta gratuitamente disponibel pa hóben entre 9 pa 11 aña riba e islanan di Aruba, Bonaire, Kòrsou, Saba, Statia i St. Maarten, na e idiomanan ingles, hulandes, papiamento i papiamentu. E revista lo ta optenibel via e programanan di edukashon di e Organisashonnan di Maneho di Área Protehá. E meta di e revista ta pa stimulá lesamentu riba e islanan ku un revista aplikabel na eksperensia di e muchanan riba e islanan ku e naturalesa ku nan ta haña den nan mes kurá di kas. DCNA ta introdusí su maskota marino di e revista, Tara e Turtuga, ku lo aparesé atrobe den e futuro edishonnan.

Tema: laman

Pa e promé edishon di Bionews Kids, e tema prinsipal ta e medioambiente marino. Muchanan por lesa entre otro tokante di refnan di koral, tanki di marea i pal’í mangel ku ta partikularmente spesífiko pa algun di e islanan i e abundansia di kriaturanan ku nan lo por topa. E revista ta inkluí tambe aktividatnan manera páginanan pa klùr, diario di playa i pùzel. Banda di e aktividatnan aki e lesadó ta kuminsá komprendé e palabranan ambiental i usa e potrètnan di identifikashon di bestianan di laman kontinuamente.

Konkurso di pintamentu 

Pa krea stewardnan di e laman rònt e isla di e lesadó, muchanan por partisipá na konkurso di pintamentu ku tin den Bionews Kids. E ta enfoká riba e tema “Dikon ami stima osean i pa kiko ami ke proteh’é.” E lesadó por ta kreativo den su pintura anto e pintura ku ta skohe lo sali publiká den e revista. E revista akí ta spera di por enkurashá lesamentu i siñamentu tokante naturalesa riba e islanan pa empoderá nos muchanan i kontinuá ku invershon den edukashon riba naturalesa.

Pa partisipá na e konkurso di pintamentu, e lesadó tin ku inkluí su nòmber, edat, isla i number di telefòn i despues manda un skèn di e pintura pa projects@dcnanature.org òf entreg’é na e empleado di edukashon di e parke òf organisashon riba nan isla. E fecha límite pa entrega di e pintura ta 18 di mart 2022. Lo anunsiá e ganador riba wèpsait i den medianan sosial di DCNA pa 1 di Aprel 2022.

Lesa BioNews Kids

BioNews Kids ta kreá pa DCNA i tin e sosten generoso di Ministerio di Agrikultura, Naturalesa i Kultura i Nationale Postcode Loterij.

Ta haña e revista via:

BioNews Kids Online: https://dcnanature.org/bionews-kids/

BioNews Kids Papel:  Tuma kontakto ku e empleado di edukashon di e parke òf organisashon di naturalesa riba bo isla. (https://dcnanature.org/nature-education/).

BioNews (adulto)- revista digital mensual grátis pa adulto: https://dcnanature.org/news/

Si tin pregunta òf pa entrevista por fabor tuma kontakto ku projects@dcnanature.org

 

 

 

 

Published in BioNews 51

Nederlands below:

Diadema sea-urchins play a vital role in maintaining a balanced coral reef ecosystem and their restoration is essential to assist recovery of the degraded coral reefs around Saba and St. Eustatius. A collaborative effort between University of Applied Sciences Van Hall Larenstein, WUR, STENAPA, CNSI and NIOZ studied settlement rates of sea-urchin larvae. The new findings provide insight into why the Diadema population has not been restored since the massive die-off in the mid 1980’s and are important for developing and implementing effective sea urchin restoration projects.

Diadema sea urcin settler (~0.5 mm) on a bio ball, one of the settlement substrates studied. Credit: Alwin Hylkema

Long-spined sea urchins (Diadema antillarum) play a critical role in maintaining healthy coral reefs. They help sustain the delicate balance within the reef by grazing on algae, which are the main competitors of corals. Unfortunately, in the mid-1980s, a disease swept through the Caribbean, wiping out nearly the entire sea urchin population. Soon after, reports of rapid algae growth were documented throughout the Caribbean. The algae occupy all available space, preventing coral recruitment and limiting the coral reef’s ability to recover from other disturbances. So far, recovery ofD. antillarum populations has been very slow to nonexistent. In the few areas where sea urchins were able to naturally recover, these trends were reversed, highlighting the importance of restoring this keystone species.

Studying sea-urchin settlement

A collaborative study between Van Hall Larenstein, Wageningen University and Research (WUR), STENAPA, Caribbean Netherlands Science Institute (CNSI) and NIOZ Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research worked to unravel the mystery behind the slow recovery rate of these vital species. As both juveniles and adults are absent from most reefs, it is likely that the bottle-neck in D. antillarum recovery occurs in the first phase of the life cycle. Sea urchins start their life as larvae and remain the water column for 30-60 days, until they find a suitable place to settle. Understanding settlement rates and patterns will help understand the slow recovery and guide recovery efforts moving forward.

Effectiveness of settlement collectors

Diadema sea urchin juvenile on a settlement panel, one of the studied settlement collectors. Credit: Alwin Hylkema

Settlement collectors were set up in five different locations around the island of St. Eustatius. Between April and December 2019, researchers carefully monitored and analyzed the settlement rates by counting each individual sea urchin larvae which settled on the collectors. Over these 10 months, more than 890 sea urchin settlers were collected. Furthermore, this study compared different materials to identify the most suitable settlement collector for Diadema sea urchins. These materials included panels, artificial turf, bio balls, frayed ropes and a doormat collector. Results showed both the bio ball and doormat collectors were most effective, especially when placed mid-water column.

The mystery behind the slow recovery

Despite high settlement densities on several locations, no juvenile or adult sea urchins were observed on the reefs around the settlement collectors. This hints that there are likely other reasons these populations have been unable to recover around the island. Furthermore, previously conducted reef surveys from 2017 through 2019 found less than 0.01 sea urchins per square meter, far below pre-die-off densities. The fact that this study proves there are sea urchin larvae in the water paired with the lack of juveniles on reefs could be an indication of high predation pressures on settlers on the reef.

Future Populations

One solution which may aid in the restoration of this species would be to collect settlers from the reef and raise them in land-based nurseries. This would protect them from predation early in life and allow them to grow to adequate size before being returned to the reef. In order for this to be economically feasible, high numbers of settlers would need to be collected. Studies such as this can help the islands design and implement effective methods to restore Diadema sea urchins, which can help coral reefs to recover from disturbances naturally.

To learn more, you can read the full article on the DCBD by using the link below.

See also the recent item in Atlas (NPO2) in Dutch- starts at 22 min:

https://www.npostart.nl/atlas/02-02-2022/VPWON_1335373

 

More info in the Dutch Caribbean Biodiversity Database

 

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Belangrijke nieuwe inzichten voor het herstel van zee-egels

Diadema-zee-egels spelen een belangrijke rol binnen een gezond koraalrifecosysteem en hun herstel is essentieel voor het herstel van de aangetaste koraalriffen rondom Saba en St. Eustatius. Hogeschool Van Hall Larenstein, WUR, STENAPA, CNSI en NIOZ onderzochten de vestigingssnelheid van zee-egellarven. De nieuwe bevindingen geven inzicht in waarom de Diadema-populatie niet is hersteld sinds de massale sterfte in het midden van de jaren tachtig en zijn belangrijk voor het ontwikkelen en uitvoeren van effectieve herstelprojecten voor zee-egels.

De zee-egel (Diadema antillarum) speelt een cruciale rol bij het in stand houden van gezonde koraalriffen. Ze helpen het evenwicht in het rif te behouden door te grazen op algen, de belangrijkste concurrenten van koralen. Helaas raasde halverwege de jaren tachtig een ziekte door het Caribisch gebied, waarbij bijna de hele zee-egelpopulatie werd uitgeroeid. Kort daarna werd in het hele Caribisch gebied toename in algengroei waargenomen. De algen nemen alle beschikbare ruimte in beslag, waardoor nieuwe koralen zich moeilijk kunnen vestigen en het vermogen van het koraalrif om te herstellen van andere verstoringen wordt beperkt. Tot op heden is het herstel van D. antillarum-populaties erg traag tot niet-bestaand. In de weinige gebieden waar zee-egels zich op natuurlijke wijze wel konden herstellen, werden deze trends omgekeerd, wat het belang van het herstel van deze soort benadrukt.

Bestuderen van zee-egels

Diadema zee-egel (~0,5 mm) gevestigd op een biobal, een van de onderzochte vestigingssubstraten. Credit: A. Hylkema

Een gezamenlijke studie tussen Van Hall Larenstein, Wageningen University and Research (WUR), STENAPA, Caribisch Nederlands Instituut voor Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek (CNSI) en NIOZ Koninklijk Nederlands Instituut voor Onderzoek der Zee heeft het mysterie achter het trage herstel van deze vitale soorten ontrafeld. Aangezien zowel juvenielen als volwassenen afwezig zijn op de meeste riffen, is het waarschijnlijk dat het knelpunt bij het herstel van D. antillarum optreedt in de eerste fase van de levenscyclus. Zee-egels beginnen hun leven als larve en blijven 30-60 dagen in de waterkolom, totdat ze een geschikte plek hebben gevonden om zich te vestigen. Het bestuderen van deze eerste levensfase zal helpen bij inzicht te krijgen in het langzame herstel en helpen bij herstel projecten.

Verzamelen van zee-egellarven

Diadema zee-egel juveniel op een vestigingspaneel, een van de bestudeerde vestigingsverzamelaars. Credit A. Hylkema

Op vijf verschillende locaties rond het eiland Sint Eustatius werden verzamelaars geplaatst waar zee-egellarven zich op kunnen vestigen. Tussen april en december 2019 hebben onderzoekers de vestigingspercentages nauwkeurig gevolgd en geanalyseerd door elke individuele zee-egellarven te tellen die zich op de verzamelaars vestigden. In deze 10 maanden werden meer dan 890 zee-egelkolonisten verzameld. Bovendien vergeleek deze studie verschillende materialen om de meest geschikte verzamelaar voor Diadema-zee-egels te identificeren. Deze materialen waren onder andere panelen, kunstgras, bioballen, gerafelde touwen en deurmatten. De resultaten toonden aan dat zowel de biobal ​​als de deurmatverzamelaars het meest effectief waren, vooral wanneer ze midden in de waterkolom werden geplaatst.

Het mysterie achter het langzame herstel

Ondanks de hoge vestigingsdichtheid op verschillende locaties, werden er geen juveniele of volwassen zee-egels waargenomen op de riffen rond de verzamelaars. Dit wijst erop dat er waarschijnlijk andere redenen zijn waarom deze populaties zich rond het eiland niet hebben kunnen herstellen. Bovendien vonden onderzoekers bij eerder uitgevoerde rifonderzoeken in 2017 -2019 minder dan 0,01 zee-egels per vierkante meter, ver beneden de dichtheden voor de massale sterfte. Het feit dat deze studie aantoont dat er zee-egellarven in het water zijn in combinatie met het gebrek aan juvenielen op de riffen, kan een indicatie zijn van hoge predatiedruk op de zee-egels op het rif.

Toekomstige zee-egel populaties

Een oplossing die kan zou kunnen helpen bij het herstel van deze soort zou zijn om gevestigde jonge zee-egels van het rif te verzamelen en ze op te kweken in aquaria op het land. Dit zou hen op jonge leeftijd tegen predatie beschermen en hen in staat stellen om voldoende groot te worden voordat ze naar het rif worden teruggebracht. Om dit economisch haalbaar te maken, zouden grote aantallen jonge zee-egels moeten worden verzameld. Studies zoals deze kunnen de eilanden helpen bij het ontwerpen en implementeren van effectieve methoden om Diadema-zee-egels te herstellen, wat koraalriffen kan helpen om op natuurlijke wijze te herstellen van verstoringen.

Lees meer over over deze studie in Dutch Caribbean Biodiversity Database

Of zie het recente item in Atlas (NPO2) – start bij 22 min:

https://www.npostart.nl/atlas/02-02-2022/VPWON_1335373

More info in the Dutch Caribbean Biodiversity Database

 

 

 

 

Published in BioNews 51

Nederlands, Papiamento and Papiamentu below.

 

The Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA) recently supported the attendance of representatives from the Protected Area Management Organizations of Aruba (Fundacion Parke Nacional Aruba), Bonaire (STINAPA), Saba (Saba Conservation Foundation) and Sint Maarten (the Nature Foundation) to a five-day BirdsCaribbean Landbird Monitoring Workshop in Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic where participants were trained in increasing the capability to monitor landbirds in the wider-Caribbean Region.

Monitoring the health of landbird populations is vitally important to understand changes in population sizes and distributions of species in response to environmental changes and threats, such as from climate change, pollution, invasive species, development, hurricanes, volcanic eruptions, and more. Through the monitoring of the health of landbird populations in the Dutch Caribbean, conservation managers will be better able to tell how these species, and the nature areas in which they live, are doing. The data they gather will help decision-makers to plan conservation and management actions to ensure the Dutch Caribbean’s amazing birds will be around for our children and grandchildren to see and enjoy.

We are grateful to Birds Caribbean for organizing this Training of Trainers workshop. With the skills learned during this workshop we will be able to increase the way we protect our nature areas on land which are some of the most threatened spaces on our islands,” commented Tadzio Bervoets, Director of the DCNA.

The participation of qualified local conservationists to the workshop was made possible through the support of the US Fish and Wildlife Service Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act Fund, Environment and Climate Change Canada, US Forest Service International Programs, Optics for the Tropics, and the DCNA.

From left to right: Kai Wulf, Director at the Saba Conservation Foundation; Caren Eckrich, Biologist at STINAPA Bonaire; Melanie Meijer Zu Schlochtern, Manager of the St. Maarten Nature Foundation; Tadzio Bervoets, Director Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance; Giancarlo Nunes, Conservation Manager Aruba National Parks Foundation; Jilly Sarpong, Terrestrial Park Ranger STINAPA Bonaire at the BirdsCaribbean Terrestrial Bird Monitoring Workshop in Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic (Credit: Giselle Dean, Bahamas National Trust- all rights reserved.

 

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Nederlands

BirdsCaribbean landvogel monitoring workshop

De Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA) maakte onlangs de deelname van vertegenwoordigers van de beheerorganisaties van beschermde natuurgebieden op Aruba (Fundacion Parke Nacional Aruba), Bonaire (STINAPA), Saba (Saba Conservation Foundation) en Sint Maarten (the Nature Foundation) mede mogelijk aan een vijfdaagse BirdsCaribbean Landvogel Monitoring Workshop in Jarabacoa, Dominicaanse Republiek. Tijdens de workshop werden de deelnemers getraind in het monitoren van landvogels in de Caribische regio.

Het monitoren van de gezondheid van landvogelpopulaties is van groot belang om inzicht te krijgen in veranderingen in populatiegroottes en verspreiding van soorten als reactie op veranderingen en bedreigingen van de natuur en milieu, zoals klimaatverandering, vervuiling, invasieve soorten, ontwikkeling, orkanen, vulkaanuitbarstingen en meer. Door het monitoren van de gezondheid van landvogelpopulaties in het Caribisch deel van het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden kunnen natuurbeheerders beter zien hoe het met deze soorten en de natuurgebieden waarin ze leven, gaat. De verzamelde gegevens helpen besluitvormers bij het plannen van instandhoudings- en beheeracties.  Zodat ook onze kinderen en kleinkinderen later kunnen genieten van de prachtige vogels in het Nederlands Caribisch gebied.

“We zijn BirdsCaribbean dankbaar voor het organiseren van deze workshop. Met de nieuwe vaardigheden die we tijdens deze workshop hebben geleerd, kunnen we onze natuurgebieden op het land beter beschermen, die een van de meest bedreigde gebieden op onze eilanden zijn ”, aldus Tadzio Bervoets, directeur van de DCNA.

 

De deelname van gekwalificeerde lokale natuurbeschermers aan de workshop werd mogelijk gemaakt door de steun van het US Fish and Wildlife Service Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act Fund, Environment and Climate Change Canada, US Forest Service International Programs, Optics for the Tropics en de DCNA.

Van links naar rechts: Kai Wulf, directeur van de Saba Conservation Foundation; Caren Eckrich, Bioloog bij STINAPA Bonaire; Melanie Meijer Zu Schlochtern, Manager Nature Foundation St. Maarten; Tadzio Bervoets, directeur DCNA; Giancarlo Nunes, Conservation Manager Fundacion Parke Nacional Aruba; Jilly Sarpong, Terrestrial Park Ranger STINAPA Bonaire bij de BirdsCaribbean Landbird Monitoring Workshop in Jarabacoa, Dominicaanse Republiek (Credit: Giselle Dean, Bahamas National Trust- alle rechten voorbehouden)

 

 

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Papiamentu

Tayer di Para Terestre

Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance ta Sostené Presensia di Konservashonistanan di Áreanan Protehá na un Tayer di Para Terestre.

Resientemente Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA) a sostené presensia di representantenan di organisashonnan di maneho di Área Protehá di Aruba (Fundacion Parke Nacional Aruba), Boneiru (STINAPA), Saba (Saba Conservation Foundation) i St. Maarten (the Nature Foundation) na un tayer di trabou di BirdsCaribbean tokante vigilansia di paranan terestre na Jarabacoa, Repúblika Dominikana. E partisipantenan a risibí training di oumentá kapasidat pa vigilá para terestre den e region amplio di Karibe.

Vigilansia di e salú di e populashon di paranan terestre ta di vital importansia pa komprendé e kambionan den grandura di populashon i distribushon di espesie, komo reakshon riba kambionan ambiental i menasanan manera kambio di klima, polushon, espesienan invasivo, desaroyo, orkan, erupshon di volkan i mas. Vigilando e salú di e populashon di paranan terestre den Karibe Hulandes, managernan di konservashon lo por haña un mihó bista riba kon ta bayendo ku e espesienan akí i ku e área di naturalesa kaminda nan ta biba. E datonan ku nan kompilá lo yuda e tumadónan di desishon pa plania akshonnan di konservashon i maneho pa sigurá ku e paranan fasinante di Karibe Hulandes lo ta presente pa nos yunan i nietunan mira i disfrutá di nan.

Nos ta agradesido na Birds Caribbean pa a organisá e tayer di Training di e Trainer. Ku e abilidat ku a siña durante e tayer nos lo oumentá e manera ku nos ta protehá nos áreanan di naturalesa terestre ku ta algun di e espasionan mas menasá riba nos islanan,” Tadzio Bervoets, direktor di DCNA a komentá.

E partisipashon di konservashonistanan lokal kalifiká na e tayer di trabou a bira posibel ku sosten di ‘the US Fish and Wildlife Service Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act Fund’, ‘Environment and Climate Change Canada’, ‘US Forest Service International Programs, Optics for the Tropics’, i DCNA.

Di man robes pa man drechi: Kai Wulf, Direktor di Saba Conservation Foundation; Karen Eckrich, Biólogo di STINAPA Bonaire; Melanie Meijer Zu Schlochtern, Manager di St. Maarten Nature Foundation; Tadzio Bervoets, Direktor Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance; Giancarlo Nunes, Conservation Manager Aruba National Parks Foundation; Jilly Sarpong, Terrestrial Park Ranger STINAPA Bonaire; na e tayer di “the BirdsCaribbean Terrestrial Bird Monitoring Workshop“ na Jarabacoa, Repúblika Dominikana (Fuente di pòrtrèt: Giselle Dean, Bahamas National Trust).

 

 

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Papiamento

Tayer di Parha Terestre di BirdsCaribbean

 

Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA) recientemente a apoya asistencia di representantenan di e Organisacionnan di Maneho di Area Proteha di Aruba (Fundacion Parke Nacional Aruba), Boneiro (STINAPA), Saba (Saba Conservation Foundation) y Sint Maarten (The Nature Foundation) na un workshop di monitoreo di parha terestre di BirdsCaribbean di cinco dia na Jarabacoa, Republica Dominicana, na unda a capacita e participantenan pa aumenta capacidad di monitorea parha terestre den Region di Gran Caribe.

Monitoreo di salud di e poblacionnan di parha terestre ta di vital importancia pa compronde e cambionan den tamaño di e poblacionnan y distribucion di e especienan como reaccion na e cambionan y menasanan ambiental, manera cambio climatico, contaminacion, especienan invasor, desaroyo, horcan, erupcionan di  volcan y mas. Pa medio di monitoreo di salud di e poblacionnan di parha terestre den Caribe Hulandes, e administradornan di conservacion lo ta miho prepara pa conta tocante e especienan aki y e areanan natural den cua nan ta biba. E datonan cu nan compila lo yuda e personanan cu ta responsabel pa tuma decision pa planifica e accionnan di conservacion y maneho pa garantisa cu e parhanan increibel aki den Caribe Hulandes lo t’ey pa nos yiunan y nietonan por mira y disfruta di nan.

 

Nos ta gradici Birds Caribbean pa a organisa e tayer aki di Capacitacion di e Capacitadornan. Cu e habilidadnan siña durante e tayer aki, nos por aumenta e forma cu nos ta proteha nos areanan natural riba tera, cu ta  algun di e espacionan mas menasa na nos islanan”, Tadzio Bervoets, Director di Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance, a comenta.

Participacion di conservacionistanan local califica na e taller tabata posible danki na apoyo di US Fish and Wildlife Service Neotropical Bird Conservation Act Fund,  Environment and Climate Change Canada, US Forest Service International Programs, Optics for the Tropics, y DCNA.

Di robes pa drechi: Kai Wulf, Director di Saba Conservation Foundation; Karen Eckrich, biologa na STINAPA Boneiro; Melanie Meijer Zu Schlochtern, Gerente di St. Maarten Nature Foundation; Tadzio Bervoets, Director di Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance; Giancarlo Nunes, Gerente di Conservacion di Aruba National Parks Foundation; Jilly Sarpong, ranger di Terrestrial Park STINAPA Boneiro na e Tayer di Monitoreo di Parha Terestre di BirdsCaribbean na Jarabacoa, Republica Dominicana (Potret:Giselle Dean, Bahamas National Trust).

 

 

 

 

Published in BioNews 51

Nederlands below

 

Two recently published studies document 35 new beetle species for the islands of Saba and St. Eustatius.  Even with these latest additions, it is still estimated that nearly three quarters of the beetle population is still unknown.  Beetles play a vital role in breaking down natural waste and keeping insects in check, both important roles especially for small Caribbean islands.

The lady beetle Cycloneda sanguinea. Credit: Jan-Joost Mekkes

Beetles represent some of the tiniest inhabitants of the Dutch Caribbean but play a critical role in the environment.  They work as tiny decomposers and are vital in recycling nutrients from dead leaves and natural waste back into the ground.  As predators, they can help keep insect populations in check, especially pests like caterpillars and aphids which can damage crops.  Furthermore, with over 350,000 species worldwide, beetles represent a fifth of all living organisms in the world and nearly 40% of described insects.

Taxonomic Impediment

Unfortunately, there is still a lot that researchers don’t know about the beetle populations of the northern Leeward Islands.  Dubbed the “taxonomic impediment”, this is due to the gap between the local taxonomic knowledge and a shortage of trained taxonomists in the region.  In fact, it is estimated that only about 10-20% of the known beetle species of the islands have been correctly identified to date.

New Records

The firefly Aspisoma ignitum, Boven National Park, St. Eustatius. Credit: Jan-Joost Mekkes

Two new studies worked to bridge this gap for the islands of Saba and St. Eustatius.  Between 2008 and 2020, three researchers visited Saba and recorded a total of 22 different beetle species.  Of these, 14 were new to Saba or confirmed previously provisional records and four were new to the Dutch Antilles.  With this new study, the total number of beetle species recorded on Saba is now around 100.

In 2020, one researcher on St. Eustatius was able to collect 46 beetle species, of which 21 were new to the island, including 15 which were new to the Dutch Antilles.  Adding to previous records, this now brings the total number of known beetle species for the island to 117, which researchers believe to be about a quarter of the number of species expected.

The weevil Trichobaris bridwelli, Oranjestad, St. Eustatius. Credit: Jan-Joost Mekkes

Report your sightings

Have you observed any beetles or other insects?

Currently, researcher Jan-Joost Mekkes (jayjaymekkes@hotmail.com) is on Sint Eustatius and Michiel Boeken (michiel.boeken@gmail.com) on Saba.  Please forward them your beetle and other insect sightings.

Or submit your sightings and photos directly yourself on the website www.Observation.org or download the free apps (iPhone (iObs) & Android (ObsMapp)).

Species reports by local communities and tourists are invaluable for nature conservation efforts to help increase public awareness and overall species protection. Besides, DCNA, Observation International and Naturalis Biodiversity Center are working together to develop on automated species identification app for your phone. Your uploaded photos are of great value to make this possible. For questions, please contact research@DCNAnature.org

Read more

You can find the completed list of the beetle species documented during these studies in the Dutch Caribbean Biodiversity Database.

https://www.dcbd.nl/document/results-entomological-collecting-trip-st-eustatius-coleoptera

https://www.dcbd.nl/document/two-small-beetle-collections-saba-coleoptera

 

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Nieuwe kevers ontdekt in het Nederlands Caribische gebied

 

Twee recent gepubliceerde studies documenteren 35 nieuwe keversoorten voor de eilanden Saba en St. Eustatius. Ondanks deze laatste toevoegingen wordt geschat dat nog bijna driekwart van de keverpopulatie onbekend is. Kevers spelen een cruciale rol bij het afbreken van natuurlijk afval en het onder controle houden van insecten, beide belangrijk voor de Caribische eilanden.

Het lieveheersbeestje Cycloneda sanguinea, F.D. Roosevelt Airport, St. Eustatius. Credit: Jan-Joost Mekkes

Kevers zijn een van de kleinste bewoners van het Nederlands Caribisch gebied maar spelen een cruciale rol in de natuur. Ze werken als kleine ontbinders en zijn van vitaal belang bij het recyclen van voedingsstoffen uit dode bladeren en brengen natuurlijk afval terug in de grond. Als roofdieren kunnen ze helpen insectenpopulaties onder controle te houden, met name plagen zoals rupsen en bladluizen die gewassen kunnen beschadigen. Bovendien vertegenwoordigen kevers, met meer dan 350.000 soorten wereldwijd, een vijfde van alle levende organismen in de wereld en bijna 40% van de beschreven insecten.

Taxonomische belemmering

De vuurvlieg Aspisoma ignitum, Boven National Park, St. Eustatius/ Credit: Jan-Joost Mekkes

Helaas is er nog veel dat onderzoekers niet weten over de keverpopulaties van de noordelijke Caribische eilanden. Ook wel de “taxonomische belemmering” genoemd. Dit komt door de kloof tussen de lokale taxonomische kennis en een tekort aan opgeleide taxonomen in de regio. Er wordt zelfs geschat dat tot op heden slechts ongeveer 10-20% van de bekende keversoorten van de eilanden correct zijn geïdentificeerd.

Nieuwe waarnemingen

De snuitkever Trichobaris bridwelli, Oranjestad, St. Eustatius. Photo credit: Jan-Joost Mekkes

Twee nieuwe studies hebben deze kloof voor de eilanden Saba en Sint Eustatius overbrugd. Tussen 2008 en 2020 bezochten drie onderzoekers Saba en registreerden in totaal 22 verschillende keversoorten. Hiervan waren er 14 nieuw op Saba of bevestigde eerdere voorlopige waarnemingen en vier waren nieuw voor het Caribisch deel van het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden. Met deze nieuwe studie ligt het totale aantal geregistreerde keversoorten op Saba nu rond de 100.

Een onderzoeker op Sint Eustatius heeft in 2020 46 keversoorten kunnen verzamelen, waarvan 21 nieuw voor het eiland, waarvan 15 nieuw voor het Caribisch deel van het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden. Toegevoegd aan eerdere records, brengt dit nu het totale aantal bekende keversoorten voor het eiland op 117, wat volgens onderzoekers ongeveer een kwart is van het verwachte aantal soorten.

Rapporteer uw waarnemingen

Heb je kevers of andere insecten waargenomen?

Momenteel zit onderzoeker Jan-Joost Mekkes (jayjaymekkes@hotmail.com) op Sint Eustatius en Michiel Boeken (michiel.boeken@gmail.com) op Saba. Ze ontvangen graag uw kever- en andere insectenwaarnemingen.

Of upload uw waarnemingen en foto’s direct zelf in op de website www.Observation.org of download de gratis apps (iPhone (iObs) & Android (ObsMapp)).

Soortenrapporten door lokale gemeenschappen en toeristen zijn van onschatbare waarde voor inspanningen op het gebied van natuurbehoud om het publieke bewustzijn en de algemene bescherming van soorten te vergroten. Daarnaast werken de Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA), Observation International en Naturalis Biodiversity Center samen aan de ontwikkeling van een geautomatiseerde app voor het identificeren van soorten voor je telefoon. Uw geüploade foto’s zijn van grote waarde om dit mogelijk te maken. Neem voor vragen contact op met research@DCNAnature.org

Lees meer

De volledige lijst van de tijdens deze onderzoeken gedocumenteerde keversoorten vindt u in de Dutch Caribbean Biodiversity Database.

https://www.dcbd.nl/document/results-entomological-collecting-trip-st-eustatius-coleoptera

https://www.dcbd.nl/document/two-small-beetle-collections-saba-coleoptera

 

 

 

Published in BioNews 51 

Main Findings

The main climate change vulnerabilities for Bonaire are: an increase in the intensity of hurricanes and tropical storms, an increase in the number and extent of flood events, and an increase in the occurrence of extreme weather

• These impact Bonaire’s natural systems (e.g., destruction of coastal and marine ecosystems and terrestrial environments) and socio-economic systems (e.g., health, income, and food availability) – and thus negatively impact households.

• The average score of the household sample indicates that HCR in Bonaire is not particularly low, but also not high.

• Especially the following drivers of household climate resilience seem to be limited in Bonaire: expected damage to homes, amount of savings, insurance covering damage from climate change (vulnerabilities), dependent income sources, incomes, vulnerable neighbourhoods, alternatives to electricity, water, and food, social resilience, community response, government response, awareness of climate change, information and education on climate change impacts and steps to prepare for this, and steps taken to prepare for this.

• The following households are less inclined to be climate resilient: (possibly) bigger households, households with high kid ratios, households with younger household heads, (possibly) households speaking fewer languages, households not fluently speaking English, and households with a higher level of obtained education.

 

Recommendations

• Create an action plan in which policy directly aimed at increasing (household) climate resilience is formulated. This should at least include policy to:

>Keep investing in the protection and recovery of Bonaire’s nature

>Create awareness >Increase the availability of insurance covering damage from climate change (vulnerabilities)

>Provide financial assistance to help households prepare for climate change (vulnerabilities)

>Provide income generating opportunities and diversify the economy.

 

• Incorporate climate change (resiliency) in the design of policy on other themes.

• Increase cooperation• Involve the local community

• Conduct additional research

 

 

For more information, please contact Nina Zander nina.p.zander@gmail.com.

Please also see:

Nina Zander's Masters Thesis https://www.dcbd.nl/document/household-resilience-climate-change-vulnera...
Raw data set https://www.dcbd.nl/document/household-resilience-climate-change-vulnera...

Wageningen Marine Research and Caribbean Netherlands Science Institute released an updated report on the fishery trends for St. Eustatius between 2012 and 2020.  This report used a series of surveys and logbooks entries to estimate total number of fishing trips, landings, species and length averages for locally caught fish and lobsters.

Most fishing on St. Eustatius takes place using small open boats.  In fact, although the fleet averages about 20 boats each year, less than five operate full time. Overall, total number of fishing trips peaked in 2015 and then proceeded to decrease each year reaching a minimum in 2019. There was a rebound in 2020 but it only reached about half of its peak from 2015.

Caribbean spiny lobster. Photo source: Marion Haarsma

Lobster

The main species targeted is the Caribbean Spiny Lobster (Panulirus argus) which is mainly caught using lobster traps and by free and scuba divers.  Over this time period, the St. Eustatius lobster fishery averaged between 16 and 48 tonnes caught annual, which although may seem small when compared to the total annual landing for the Caribbean (30,000 tonnes) is actually quite impressive considering the small size of the fishing area.  Overall, estimated annual landings of lobster matched the general fishing trends for the island, being highest in 2015 (47.5 tonnes) and relatively low in 2019 (9.5 tones).

When considering total lobsters caught per trip, it appears that there has been an overall increase in lobster abundance between 2012 and 2020. However, the size of lobsters harvested may be a reason for concern as 42% were under the legal size.

Landed fish. Photo source: Dolfi Debrot

Fish

Most of the reef fish landed were caught using fish traps (43%). The rest were caught using handlines (25%), free diving (21%), and scuba diving (10%).  Overall, trends showed highest number of fish caught between 2014-2016 and then a decrease between 2017-2020.  Similar decreases were also seen for both handline fisheries and trollers. These decreases in fish landings are most closely tied to a decrease in fishing efforts over this period.

A number of species are caught as bycatch in lobster traps ranging from blue tang, doctorfish, cowfish, red hind and squirrelfish.  Interestingly, general trends showed a significant decrease in bycatch from 2014 (9.9 tonnes) to 2020 (1.6 tonnes).

FADs

Recently, an unofficial Fish Attracting Device (FAD) fishery has been developed around the island, but data for this fishery is still not available. This fishery targets pelagic fish species that are very different than those caught in the traditional, reef-based fishery.  FAD fisheries can lead to a number of issues, such as severe overfishing and arguments between fishermen, so tracking the use and landings of these devices is vital.  While FADs can represent an interesting opportunity for local fishermen and to expand sustainable local food production, there is an urgent need for research and monitoring of this fishery to help guide it to become sustainable.

For more information, read the full report on the Dutch Caribbean Biodiversity Database using the button below.

 

https://www.dcbd.nl/sites/default/files/documents/update_on_the_trends_i...

 

Article published in BioNews 50

 

From cutting edge 3D models to innovative management techniques, 2022 poses to be an exciting year for St. Eustatius National Parks Foundation (STENAPA). STENAPA recently highlighted the successes and struggles of 2021 and gave a first look at the exciting new projects for the upcoming year in their presentation at the Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA) board meeting held on St. Maarten. 

Successes

Director Erik Boman presenting an update on STENAPA’s successes and challenges at the DCNA Board meeting.

STENAPA has had a number of exciting success stories throughout last year. An updated nature ordinance is under review which will if passed enhance protection of trees, habitats and species as well as ensure a better protection of local fishing grounds. In addition, improvements in water catchment area management sets an important foundation for a reduction of sedimentation into the marine environment. 

Challenges

2021 has also had its fair share of challenges. The continued influx of the invasive species green iguanas and the occurrence of Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD) both raised environmental concerns for the island. Coupled with loss of vegetation from unsustainable and unregulated development and overgrazing by free roaming animals could threaten the overall biodiversity both above and below the waterline. An important step in properly managing these issues is to increase awareness as well as create a legal framework and insure effective enforcement of the island’s rules. However, simultaneously a development of areas such as the agriculture sector is also vital and necessary in tackling the issue with vegetation loss. 

Focus for 2022

DCNA Board meeting: from left to right: Nature Foundation St Maarten Board member Rikke Bachmann-Speetjens, Nature Foundation St Maarten Manager Melanie Meijer zu Schlochtern, His Excellency Governor Holiday of Sint Maarten, DCNA Chair Hellen van der Wal, DCNA Director Tadzio Bervoets, St. Eustatius Island Commissioner Lady Francis, STENAPA Director Erik Boman, DCNA Patron Jaime Saleh.

Looking forward to the new year, there are lots of exciting milestones on the horizon. STENAPA is looking to contribute to the  passing of updated nature legislation for both the marine and terrestrial parks. In addition, implementation of the Nature and Environmental Policy Plan for the BES islands aims to improve overall monitoring, conservation, and restoration efforts for both species and habitats across the island.

Effective management will require improved survey techniques, data collection and overall enforcement.  STENAPA now has the capacity to generate high resolution imagery. This capability will allow them to inspect, survey and analyze large areas of the island to a high degree of detail than was previously possible using satellite imagery.

Using 3D models and maps will then allow management authorities the ability to conduct surveys and perform analytics within the model itself. This is not only far more accurate than traditional methods, but also saves a lot of time and money in the long run. Some interesting implications could allow for more accurate road surveys, detection of changes in landscaping and vegetation biomass or improving overall understanding of waterflow over the island.

Working Together

The DCNA board meeting is an important opportunity for each of the Protected Area Management Organizations in the Dutch Caribbean- – the Aruba National Parks Foundation (FPNA), STINAPA Bonaire, Carmabi Curaçao , Saba Conservation Foundation (SCF), Nature Foundation St. Maarten (NFSXM), St. Eustatius National Parks (STENAPA) – to collaborate, share resources and exchange information and ideas. Working together, each island can learn from the others, maximizing their successes and learning from the more challenging experiences. Also attending the DCNA Board Meeting was St. Eustatius Island Commissioner Lady Francis who applauded STENAPA and the wider DCNA Network for their efforts in Nature Conservation.

DCNA Board meeting including representatives of the DCNA Board, Protected Area Management Organizations in the Dutch Caribbean (including STENAPA St Eustatius), Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality (LNV), World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF-NL), Caribbean Cetacean Society, St. Eustatius Island Commissioner Lady Francis and His Excellency Governor Holiday of Sint Maarten.

 

Article published in Special Edition BioNews: 2022 Park Updates

The Nature Conservation Network Organization the Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA) hosted its biannual Board Meeting on Sint Maarten between March 14th to the 17th 2022. DCNA Board meetings are critical for discussing and strategizing on the most effective way to support protected area management organizations in the Dutch Caribbean. The DCNA board meeting is also an important opportunity for each of the Protected Area Management Organizations in the Dutch Caribbean-  the Aruba National Parks Foundation (FPNA), STINAPA Bonaire, CARMABI Curaçao , Saba Conservation Foundation (SCF), Nature Foundation St. Maarten (NFSXM), St. Eustatius National Parks (STENAPA) – to collaborate, share resources and exchange information and ideas. Working together, each island can learn from the others, maximizing their successes and learning from the more challenging experiences.

DCNA Board meeting including representatives of the DCNA Board, Protected Area Management Organizations in the Dutch Caribbean (including FPNA), Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality (LNV), World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF-NL), Caribbean Cetacean Society, St. Eustatius Island Commissioner Lady Francis and His Excellency Governor Holiday of Sint Maarten

 

Park Updates

ARUBA

After surviving the hardships of the last two years, Fundacion Parke Nacional Aruba (FPNA) has made the strategic decision to transition from a park management organization to a conservation management organization.  To facilitate this transition, FPNA has created the first Multi-Annual Corporate Strategy 2022-2031 to increase effectiveness and efficiency for conservation, and a Sustainable Financing Plan 2022-2025 to diversify the income streams and become less dependent on park visitation and government subsidies.

BONAIRE

STINAPA Bonaire was unable to attend this most recent board meeting, however you can find more information about their 2021 accomplishments in their Annual Report. A few of this year’s highlights include completing the fence around the Washington Slagbaai Park, renewing the internal fence between Slagbaai and Washington plantations and removing over 50% of the goats from within Slagbaai. In addition, staff capacity improved with the hiring of a new Education Assistant and more staff members qualifying as special police agents (BAVPOL) improving STINAPA’s ability to enforce rules and regulations within the nature parks.

CURAÇAO

The Caribbean Research and Management of Biodiversity (CARMABI) highlighted some big changes and impressive achievements for Curaçao. These included the declaration of a new marine park at East Point, as well as the opening of two new parks within Ramsar areas: the Rif Mangrove Park and National Park Rif St. Marie-Hermanus.  Also highlighted was the recovery of vegetation and rebound of biodiversity for Christoffel Park.

SABA

In 2021, Saba Conservation Foundation (SCF) executed a number of important projects including a bird monitoring program to track local populations of tropicbirds as well as a coral-mapping survey at the newly proposed harbor construction site.  SCF made great strides in establishing the ethno botanical garden in addition to the deployment of 95 artificial reef “Moreef” balls to help boost local coral reefs and accompany the next phase of the Diadema project.  Lastly, renovations to build the new Saba Sea Lab have also started and will help build capacity on the island moving forward.

ST. EUSTATIUS

From cutting edge 3D models to innovative management techniques, 2022 poses to be an exciting year for St. Eustatius National Parks Foundation (STENAPA). An updated nature ordinance is under review which, if passed, will enhance protection of trees, habitats and species as well as ensure a better protection of local fishing grounds. In addition, improvements in water catchment area management will set an important foundation for a reduction of sedimentation into the marine environment. 

ST. MAARTEN

Nature Foundation St. Maarten welcomed three new staff members, along with office renovations and improved finances and project funds, which will all serve as an important foundation for a productive 2022. Additionally, increased enforcement coupled with improved education and awareness campaigns (such as the In-No-Plastic project), nature conservation is off to a great start in 2022.

 

Full articles:

• DCNA to Hold Subsequent Board Meeting on Sint Maarten
• FPNA: Transitioning to a Conservation Management Organization
• 2022 promises new nature parks on Curaçao
• Exciting Changes for Nature Conservation in 2022 on Saba
• Unique Solutions Presented for Nature Conservation on St. Maarten
• Exciting New Nature Conservation Projects for STENAPA in 2022
   

Kralendijk – The recently concluded Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA) convention reminded participants that nature is big business. However, many people are unaware of the varied ways in which nature’s resources can be leveraged to create sustainable economic growth. One of DCNA’s goals is to raise awareness of nature’s potential.

Nature’s Economic Value

Mrs. Hellen van der Wal, chairlady of DCNA, notes that “nature provides us with food and offers us alternatives for entertainment and relaxation. The unique biodiversity that we have in the Dutch Caribbean is a source of attraction for tourists who travel to the region purely to contemplate this nature.” Nature underpins all economic activity and according to the World Wildlife Fund for Nature, nature’s contribution to global GDP was valued at US125 trillion in 2018.

Mrs. Van der Wal leading important discussions during the DCNA convention

Sustainability Concerns

While nature provides opportunities for considerable economic growth, DCNA believes that such growth should not be attained at the expense of natural assets. To protect its unique biodiversity, the Dutch Caribbean islands need to integrate sustainable development practices into policies and long-term plans. To achieve this, nature must be the point of departure in decision-making and in the creation of strategic plans.

DCNA’s Contribution

During the recent convention in Curaçao, DCNA’s board renewed its commitment to intensify efforts to raise awareness of nature’s economic value, particularly among Dutch Caribbean governments. DCNA will also continue to engage the next generation in nature conservation discussions. Youth contribution is of great value, which is why DCNA has created a structural program for young people.

DCNA will also continue to encourage and facilitate credible scientific research, which is needed to navigate a future that will be shaped by climate change-induced challenges and crises. To achieve these important goals, DCNA will continue to build partnerships and raise funds. This is crucial, considering the challenges that resulted from the pandemic.

There is still a lot of work to be done, which is why close collaboration between the six Dutch Caribbean islands is of paramount importance. Mrs. Van der Wal believes the recent convention succeeded in strengthening existing relationships, but many challenges remain. “With the important changes we are making in our governance structure, we are equipping ourselves to better serve our Protected Area Management Organizations in their task to conserve nature and raise awareness. We also want to inform governments more effectively and will therefore continue working on strengthening our relationship and collaboration with the respective governments.” Van der Wal concludes emphasizing that “we cannot talk about sustainable development without talking about nature conservation.”

More information about the DCNA convention can be found on DCNA’s Facebook page: DutchCaribbeanNatureAlliance

 

Article published in Special Edition BioNews: 2021 DCNA Convention