The volcanic island of St. Eustatius, a.k.a. Statia, a jewel in the Dutch Caribbean, holds a special place in the hearts of nature lovers and marine biologists. On the shores of Zeelandia Beach, a timeless drama unfolds – the nesting and hatching of sea turtles. These magnificent creatures, survivors from […]
WeiterlesenBlog: Dive, travel, connect & protect
Our English blog „Dive, travel, connect & protect“ presents photos, videos, experiences, research, opinions, and ideas from Devocean Pictures as well as fellow ocean and nature lovers and like-minded initiatives. Our little stories are meant to take you out into the world as well as bring the world and its (natural) wonders back to all of us.
Dive and travel
Follow our travels to guide and guard to destinations all around the world. We dive into unknown territory and broaden our horizons. In this blog, we want more than just to document, we follow our curiosity, learn from others, and grow with each and every experience.
Connect and protect
We present people, projects, products, and possibilities to inspire change: live, love, and learn from one another. Life is a constant search, a never-ending journey we like to share. We aim to continuously evolve and educate (ourselves) – in and outside the water. Our actions affect others, affect the world. Change is possible to protect our blue planet.
Both blogs
„Dive, travel, connect and protect“ is fuelled by our passion, but our mission doesn’t come without detours, mishaps, and constant challenges and we also like to point those out. After all, life is a journey, a constant learning process. Stories in our second blog Abgetaucht are particularly reflecting on those topics. With lots of love and devotion, we are painting an even more personal picture of the weird and wonderful world we are living in (German only).
Port and airport: Statia’s gateways to the world
Now that we are leaving our little house on the prairie of St. Eustatius, we take a look at Statia’s gateways to the world: port and airport. Even though the access to the island changed over the years, they kept their very own charm. Last summer, Statians responsible for these […]
WeiterlesenElectric Clam: Ctenoides ales
In episode 54 of Take a Minute to Relax, we introduce you to a rather flashy reef character: the ELECTRIC CLAM (Ctenoides ales). The underwater world is filled with many wonders. Just when you thought you’d seen it all, the ocean presents you with the electric clam. Ctenoides Ales as […]
WeiterlesenAnd then along comes Smokey – How we foster failed and adopted a rescue dog
Trigger warning: This is a love story. It even has one of these cheesy happy ends. Therefore, to all those of you looking for some sad news, drama, or despair: keep on reading. As that is how it all began. After all, “Life is what happens when you are busy […]
WeiterlesenStatia: Plan and book your personalised island exploration
Update: We left Statia and will set up these services in different locations. Thank you for booking tours with us! It was a pleasure sharing our passion with you all. From August 2023, we expand our services on Statia and give you the opportunity to plan and book your personalised […]
WeiterlesenSea Bunny: Jorunna parva
Starring in episode 53 of “Take a Minute to Relax” is a bundle of cuteness that is commonly known as a “sea bunny”, whereas scientists like to name it “Jorunna parva”. This little fluffball is obviously not related to any land-dwelling bunnies. It is, in fact, a species of dorid […]
WeiterlesenAerial view of the Quill & Oranjestad on Statia
„Take a Minute in Statia 005“ takes off the ground to show you a bird’s eye perspective of the island. While we explored the Botanical Garden and the Bird Trail (see short descriptions of all trails in the Quill National Park below), Yoeri flew the drone to capture this aerial […]
WeiterlesenPicasso Triggerfish: Rhinecanthus aculeatus
In this episode of “Take a Minute to Relax” we’d like to introduce you to a beautiful creature that goes by the Hawaiian name of Humuhumunukunukuāpuaʻa, or Humu-Humu for short. Although this may sound nice, roughly translated it means “triggerfish with a snout like a pig”. Outside of Hawaii though, […]
WeiterlesenDiscover Statia: Hiking to, up, in, and around the Quill
Discover Statia on foot! Hiking the Quill and other parts of this beautiful island is a wonderful way to immerse yourself in the nature, culture and history of St. Eustatius. On top of that, it is healthy, diverse and fun. That is why the clip series „Discover Statia“ starts off […]
WeiterlesenGreen tree lizards (Anolis bimaculatus) mating
Lately, we are hiking a lot, discovering more and more flora and fauna on Statia. One of the biggest wildlife moments of the last year happened on our veranda though. Take a minute in Statia to watch green tree lizards (Anolis bimaculatus) mating. Take a minute in Statia: Green tree […]
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