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Media Island(er)s at the Helm awarded with funding from the NWO Caribbean Research programme

On January 7th Minister van Engelshoven of Education, Culture and Science of The Netherlands announced that the project Island(er)s at the Helm: Co-...
Scientific article Gastrointestinal Helminths of Ruthven's Anole, Anolis bonairensis (Squamata: Dactyloidae), from Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles

Abstract Twenty-three dactyloid anoles (Ruthven's anole, Anolis bonairensis) from Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, were examined for gastrointestinal...
Scientific article The molecular phylogenetic position of Mariplanella piscadera sp. nov. reveals a new major group of rhabdocoel flatworms: Mariplanellida status novus (Platyhelminthes: Rhabdocoela)

Abstract Rhabdocoels comprise a large group of flatworms that currently consists of two major subgroups: (1) Kalyptorhynchia with an anterior...
Scientific article First records of three new lizard species and a range expansion of a fourth lizard species introduced to Aruba

Introduction The Caribbean region is emerging as a hotspot for the spread of non-native reptile species (Powell et al. 2011; Powell and Henderson...
Scientific article Stable and sporadic symbiotic communities of coral and algal holobionts

Coral and algal holobionts are assemblages of macroorganisms and microorganisms, including viruses, Bacteria, Archaea, protists and fungi. Despite a...
Scientific article Human land use promotes the abundance and diversity of exotic species on caribbean islands

Human land use causes major changes in species abundance and composition, yet native and exotic species can exhibit different responses to land use...
Other resources Tsunamis in the Caribbean Sea – Implications from coarse-clast deposits and the importance of their shape

This presentation gives an overview of the results of a five-year research project on tsunami-induced boulder transport. It stresses the importance...
Other resources BioNews 42 - Dutch Caribbean Newsletter

BioNews 42 - Dutch Caribbean Newsletter BioNews is a newsletter produced by the Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA) which focuses on science and...
Scientific article Land Cover and Forest Formation Distributions for St. Kitts, Nevis, St. Eustatius, Grenada and Barbados from Decision Tree Classification of Cloud-Cleared Satellite Imagery

Satellite image-based mapping of tropical forests is vital to conservation planning. Standard methods for automated image classification, however,...
Scientific article The Relationship between Diver Experience Levels and Perceptions of Attractiveness of Artificial Reefs - Examination of a Potential Management Tool

Abstract: Artificial reefs are increasingly used worldwide as a method for managing recreational diving since they have the potential to satisfy both...
Scientific article Disentangling the effects of plant species invasion and urban development on arthropod community composition

Abstract Urban development and species invasion are two major global threats to biodiversity. These threats often co-occur, as developed areas are...
Media Drastic effects of coralita on the biodiversity of insects and spiders

A study by researchers from the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam shows that the invasive plant coralita and urban development have led to large, distinct...
Scientific article Island biogeography of the Anthropocene

For centuries, biogeographers have examined the factors that pro- duce patterns of biodiversity across regions. The study of islands has proved...
Scientific article First records of three new lizard species and a range expansion of a fourth lizard species introduced to Aruba

Abstract The Caribbean islands are becoming a hotspot for the spread of non-native reptiles. Consistent with this trend, we provide the first...
Scientific article Are infectious diseases really killing corals? Alternative interpretations of the experimental and ecological

Abstract: Emerging infectious diseases are a worldwide problem and are believed to play a major role in coral reef degradation. The study of coral...
Research report Biodiversity of the Saba Bank supports status of Particularly Sensitive Sea Area (PSSA)

Abstract: This report contains a study regarding the biodiversity of the Saba Bank, one of the three largest atolls in the world. All scientific and...
Other resources Preliminary checklist of extant endemic species and subspecies of the windward Dutch Caribbean (St. Martin, St. Eustatius, Saba and the Saba Bank)

Keywords: endemic species, Caribbean, Saba, Saint Eustatius, Saint Marten, Saba Bank Endemic species and subspecies (or “taxa” for short) having...
Book Biology of Parrotfishes

Content: Chapter 1: Cranial Specializations of Parrotfishes, Genus Scarus (Scarinae, Labridae) for Scraping Reef Surfaces By Kenneth W. Gobalet The...

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