When we were living on Statia from 2014 to 2015, a good friend of mine visited us on the Dutch Caribbean island. Even though she loved St. Eustatius and the whole experience, she brought up a good question: „Why are there no fruits in paradise?“ Like her, we travelled to […]
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Statia‘s sea turtles 1: Species, sex & individuals
Our first article about Statia’s sea turtles focuses on how to identify turtles, from species via sex to individuals, and how to support science and conservation regarding sea turtles around St. Eustatius (Caribbean Netherlands) and beyond: Turtles are among the favourites of many divers around the world. Before explaining how […]
WeiterlesenCaribbean clip: Slender filefish (Monacanthus tuckeri)
In this minute of relaxation, we bring you another Caribbean addition in our series „Take a Minute to relax“. The small but beautiful Monacanthus tuckeri, a.k.a. the Slender filefish. Although most individuals encountered, range between 2-5cm in length, they can potentially grow up to 10cm! They have laterally compressed, slender, […]
WeiterlesenRoughhead Blenny (Acanthemblemaria aspera)
In this minute of relaxation, we would like to introduce you to a creature, that despite being quite the character, is often overlooked by most that visit the tropical reefs of the Caribbean: Roughhead Blenny (Acanthemblemaria aspera). Looking at the creature, it’s easy to understand how this name came to […]
WeiterlesenGo places, meet people, do things
What comes to your mind when you hear „go places, meet people, do things“? Possibly, this slogan used by PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) left diving students all over the world way more confused than inspired to continue their diving education. Or is it just our imagination running wild […]
WeiterlesenRubbish wave: Looking for solutions for small islands
We experienced a flood of waste being washed into the ocean in Bali earlier this year. At the same time, we received a call for help from Long Island (Andaman Islands, India) and started looking for solutions for small islands crushed by a rubbish wave. We’d like to present some […]
WeiterlesenGo Statia – Caribbean Netherlands
Here’s why you should go to Statia (St Eustatius, Caribbean Netherlands): We are missing our floppy reef with the friendly turtles, massive french angelfish, cute cowfish, beloved eagle rays, and sharkies. Just to name a few. STENAPA (St Eustatius National Parks Foundation) takes care of these treasures – underwater and […]
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