Since 2002, STENAPA has been monitoring the sea turtles that visit the shores of St Eustatius and the surrounding Marine Park. Nightly patrols help us spot the tracks of hawksbill, green and and leatherback turtles (although….
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Statia's Red-Billed Tropic Bird Population
Nesting takes place in loose colonies, as they nest on a scrape found on a cliff face that is easy to take off from. A single egg is laid and is incubated by both sexes for about six weeks. Whether the egg hatches or not can be influenced by pollution……
Keeping our corals healthy
The third presentation in the Marine Park Information Series ‘Keeping our Corals Healthy’ was a dive into the marine park. From the point of view of corals, Jessica Berkel, STENAPA’s Marine Park Manager, described the amazing world under the sea, the several ways we benefit, the……
Marine Park Information Series Launch
STENAPA’s first Marine Information Series was well received and attended with Dr Dorette Courtar saying “Very interesting and enlightening evening. Exactly what Statia needs”. We are happy to see the mixed crowd and are looking forward….
Kids Summer Club 2019 - Weeks I-II
Kids Summer Club with our younger group was eventful and in a good way. From trying on scuba gear at Golden Rock Dive Center to seeing the world under the sea by snorkelling, while understanding that we share the beach with our turtle……
