Annual Report 2006

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Annual Report 2006

Annual Report
2006
Cover Pictures:
1. Melocactus sp. - M. da Costa Gomez
2. Sphyraena barracuda - L.P.J.J. Pors
3. Agraulis vanillae - M. da Costa Gomez
L.P.J.J. Pors
Hydranassa tricolor, Tricolored heron
Table of contents
Foreword
C1- General Information
1.1 Subsidy cuts
1.2 Austerity measures
1.3 Mission and goals
1.4 Sections and departments
C2- Scientific Endeavors
2.1 Visiting scientist
2.2 Reports and publications
2.3 Advice, information and consulting services
2.4 Future collaboration with University of Illinois U-C
2.5 Academic program with the University of the Netherlands Antilles
2.6 Selected staff research
2.7 Scientific presentations
C3- Nature management
3.1 Terrestrial Nature Management
3.1.1 Christoffelpark
3.1.2 Flamingo park Jan Kok and the Hermanus Plantation
3.1.3 Kabouterbos
3.2 Marine Nature Management
C4- Environmental Education
4.1 Programs and projects
4.1.1 Foundation based education
4.1.2 4th and 5th grade
4.1.3 6th grade
4.1.4 School visits
4.1.5 Pilot project Domestic animals and care
4.1.6 Secondary schools
4.2 Other activities
C5- Library
5.1 Magazines
5.2 Books
5.3 Catalogues
5.4 Biodiversity database
C6- Committees and work relations
Appendices
1. Visiting scientists
2. Publications and reports 2006
3. Advices, information and consulting services
4. Board and Personnel
5. Protest letters
6. Sponsors and contributors
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L.P.J.J. Pors
Foreword
Based on modest government funding, the Carmabi Foundation has played a crucial
role in sustainable nature management and economic development of the Netherlands
Antilles for over 50 years. The foundation has an undisputed track record in all its
areas of endeavor, ranging from natural sciences, to nature management and nature
education. Nevertheless, the year 2006 brought enormous changes and financial
challenges for the Carmabi Foundation. As the year draws to a close, Carmabi is
still struggling with a sudden and drastic subsidy cut of almost 70% by the island
government of Curaçao. Notwithstanding government acknowledgment that this was
an unfortunate budgeting oversight, and notwithstanding the fact that government
has since appointed a commission to find a solution to guarantee Carmabi’s survival
and continued contributions, it is unlikely that the necessary funds will be restored any
time soon.
This means that it will no longer be possible for Carmabi personnel to operate as
public servants, providing free service to scientists, government departments and
NGO’s upon request. For Carmabi’s immediate survival as an organization it has in fact
become critical to redefine the organization by abandoning the old, and developing a
new portfolio of products for new markets. This has meant a rigorous and often painful
shift in focus and priorities.
By the end of the year four priorities have been chosen. These are: 1) development
of an academic course offering, building on the island’s unique tropical biodiversity
and reefs and the institute’s decades of experience in applied natural resource
management; 2) upgrading the parks and related services for higher income
generation; 3) fundraising, both local and international, and; 4) expansion of scientific
and management consultancy services.
The new reality and altered priorities have meant enormous changes for staff and
personnel. As the organization struggles to redefine itself, several people had to be
laid off and several uncritical vacancies have not been refilled. However, I am glad
to say that by the end of the year significant progress has been made in expanding
into all four priority areas. On the long-term, the most promising area seems to be
the academic trajectory identified. In this respect, I am glad to announce that in
cooperation with the University of the Netherlands Antilles, the first joint academic
course program will take place in the summer of 2007.
Aside from hardships, a great deal of work was accomplished and several important
milestones were achieved this year, only two of which will be mentioned here. The first
is that the NAF 6,000,000.-- project for the restoration of the plantation complex of
Savonet in the Christoffelpark has formally begun. To this end, in August, the Island
Council of Curaçao unanimously approved transfer of the land house in long-lease to
Carmabi, a key precondition to receive the funding by USONA. We are thankful for
the expressed confidence in Carmabi and are very grateful for the unanimous show
of support by our elected officials in the Island Council. Completion of this project will
represent a major upgrading of the touristic product of the island and greatly expand
Carmabi’s prospects of generating income for operation of the organization. Special
thanks go to former staff member Chris Schmitz for his role in developing and nursing
this project through critical stages.
The second major achievement to mention this year is completion of the renovation
project for the roads in the Christoffelpark. This represents a critical structural
improvement in the infrastructure of the park-- an improvement from which Carmabi
(and visitors alike) will benefit for years to come.
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Due to personal health reasons we said farewell to our board member Mrs. Michelle
Russel-Capriles. We wish her well, and thank her for her effort and support during
her period as a board member. We also said farewell to Dr. Walter (Wòti) Bakhuis who5
Foreword
served as director for more than 25 years- years in which Carmabi achieved many
important milestones in natural sciences, in nature conservation and education.
It has been a pleasure for me to take over the responsibilities of director of Carmabi,
as of August 1, 2006. At year’s end I am confident to state that once we get through
some rough spots, Carmabi will be in an excellent position to grow in new directions
and that it is certain that Carmabi will continue to play a crucial role in sustainable
development in the Dutch islands in the years to come.
We are very greatful to our volunteers, sponsors, contributors and visiting scientists
whom again contributed greatly to the overall output and achievements during 2006.
Without them there would be much less to report on.
For information on some of the many important projects that kept us occupied in
2006, I refer to the remainder of this annual report.
Sincerely,
Dr. Adolphe O. Debrot
director
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C1- General information
1.1 Subsidy Cuts
On the 11th of April Carmabi receives a shocking letter from the Executive Council
announcing a massive 70% subsidy cut by the island government. The board
and director soon met with Mr. E. Ruggenaath, the commissioner of Finance, who
requested Carmabi to submit a letter requesting a revision of the disproportionate
cuts and outlining the consequences of the announced cut to the tasks the foundation
performs for government. This letter was submitted on the 17th of May.
On the 20th of July Carmabi visited with Mr. G. Schotte, the Commissioner of
Agriculture and was well received. The commissioner asked for a plan for Carmabi
that is supported by the various government services. In the following month Carmabi
visited with half a dozen government services whom all expressed their support for
Carmabi and on the 25th of August Carmabi was able to present a bridge-financing
plan for the foundation.
Until this point, Carmabi had kept the crisis low-key but due to the slow rate at which
the government was acting, Carmabi decided to inform recent visiting scientists of the
predicament the foundation was in. Within a few short weeks dozens of letters were
received by the Island Council from visiting scientists around the world. On the 26th of
October the protest was called off by Carmabi but by the end of the year the number
of protest letters mounted to well in excess of 100 (see appendix 5).
On the 18th of October the plan was presented to the union ABVO whom expressed
their full support of Carmabi, while on the 30th of October the plan was presented
to the Central Commission of the Island Council, again with unanimous support
expressed for Carmabi. Mr. Kuster, head of the Finance Division, requested a few lastminute changes to the bridge financing plan and received these per e-mail on the 31
of October. He expected that the bridge-financing should be in at the latest by the
beginning of December. On that same day the plan was presented to his excellency, Mr.
Frits Goedgedrag, governor of the Netherlands Antilles.
Then, alas, the government fell and the Finance Division informed us before the end of
the year that the decision about the bridge-financing would have to wait at least until
June 2007!
1.2 Austerity Measures
Due to the massive reduction in received subsidy, the new director requested and
received board approval for various austerity measures. Several functions were
terminated and people were laid off. The management of the Christoffel park
was reorganized. The former Christoffel park manager was offered a contract for
independent management of the Shete Boka Park. This should entail financial benefits
for Carmabi as well serving to simplify the administration of the foundation. The
rates for rooms at the institute and various services were increased to help generate
additional funds. In addition new products and services were tried and developed.
The new focus for the new year will be on four new priority areas to ensure the
continuation of the organization under these extreme conditions. These are: 1)
upgrading of parks products and services 2) consulting services, 3) fund raising and 4)
academic program. Carmabi is developing a new portfolio of products for new markets.
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C1- General information
1.3 Mission and goals
Carmabi’s mission is to work for the benefit of a sustainable society, in which the
sustainable management of nature leads to benefits which future generations can also
enjoy. All sectors in the community play a role in this process.
Our primary goals are, therefore:
- to conduct or facilitate research for the purpose of nature management, nature
conservation, nature restoration, and nature development;
- the acquisition, conservation, protection, management, restoration and development
of natural areas in the broadest sense, including objects or places of value to geology,
history and/or archaeology;
- to create awareness within the community, especially school children, about the
contribution they can make to the promotion of sustainable development.
1.4 Sections and departments
In relation to the mission and goals of our organization, CARMABI has the following
sections:
1. Scientific Research
2. Nature Management
3. Environmental Education
4. Logistical Support
5. Administration
6. Library
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C2 - Scientific Endeavors
2.1 Visiting Scientists
A total of 72 foreign scientists visited Carmabi
in 2006 working on a diversity of projects. For
a complete list of the visiting scientists please
take a look at appendix 1.
2.2 Reports and Publications
Carmabi can list an additional 30 scientific
reports and publications that became available
in 2006. A complete list of publications and
reports can be found in appendix 2.
Research facilities at Carmabi
2.3 Advice, Information and and Consulting Services
Several organisations, government departments and others received advice and
information from Carmabi during the year. A total of 71 consultations both oral and
written were given. A list of the majority of consultations given in 2006 can be found in
appendix 3.
2.4 Future collaboration with University of Illinois (UIUC)
On the 11th of May, Prof. Bruce Fouke of the University of Illinois at UrbanaChampagne presented the board with plans to establish a biochemical and genetics
lab at Carmabi. The project concerns an investment of 1 million US$ which would
represent a major upgrade of the facilities of Carmabi and provide unique state-ofthe art facilities in the Caribbean for the investigation of the region’s diverse biota.
Scetch of the interior of the new laboratory project
at Carmabi which is being developed in co-operation with the University of Illinois and with external funding.
Construction of the lab should attract 40-50 guest researchers per month to Carmabi.
2.5 Academic Program with the University of the Netherlands Antilles
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Midway the year (August) Carmabi sought new contact with the UNA to explore
the possibility of jointly developing academic courses. Both parties agreed that the
opportunities for cooperation were self-evident, and that by early 2007 a plan for joint
development of a curriculum on marine and natural sciences would be developed. By
the end of the year parties were already developing the first draft of a Memorandum
of Understanding to that extent. About mid-October Mr. Amos Gazit, an Israeli
national who has extensive experience in fisheries and nature management
development work in developing nations, offered his voluntary assistance to coordinate
the set-up of an eco-toursim and academic program for Carmabi. Eventually, upon
government approbation of the previously-mentioned bridge-financing, he could then
enter short-term service of the organization.
2.6 Selected staff research
Biodiversity database
A biodiversity database is to be set up by assignment of the government of the
Netherlands Antilles. Stanley Criens of the Carmabi library did extensive preperatory
work for the project (see under Library).
All known species on the Netherlands Antilles will need to be included in this
biodiversity database. The database will further need to be accessible by internet and
the goal is to eventually include all higher species (posessing true nucleated cells),
existing on and around the islands in the database.
The main goals of this database are to:
- Provide information about taxonomy, distribution and conservation.
- Monitor the conservation status of all species
Extant and Fossil Endemic Taxa of the ABC-Islands
The conservation of biodiversity is one of the key goals of modern biological
conservation. Within this context, the protection of elements unique to an area (i.e.
endemic elements) is of particular importance. To this end Dr. Debrot compiled basic
information on the endemic flora and fauna of the ABC islands in a report titled
“Preliminary Checklist of Extant and Fossil Endemic Taxa of the ABC-Islands,
Leeward Antilles”.
The literature on the endemic flora and fauna of the Dutch Lesser Antilles is scattered
and often difficult to find. The initial compilation amounts to 163 extant terrestrial
and freshwater taxa (121 nominate species and 42 subspecies) and 58 marine taxa
(all nominate species) which are either restricted to one or more of the ABC islands,
or which otherwise have a limited geographical distribution in the Southern Caribbean
(i.e. endemic). In addition, a total of 39 endemic fossil taxa are listed.
The breakdown for extant endemic terrestrial and freshwater species and subspecies
is as follows: plants (22 sp.); arachnids and insects (40 sp. + 4 ssp.); freshwater
and subterranean crustaceans (25 sp. + 3 ssp.); freshwater polycheats, flatworms,
rotatoria (7 sp.); terrestrial gastropods (15 sp. + 5 ssp.); fresh-brackishwater fishes (2
sp. + 1 ssp.); reptiles (9 sp. + 3 ssp.); birds (22 ssp.); 4 mammals (1 sp. + 4 ssp.).
Marine endemism especially concerns marine gastropod mollusks, many of which show
direct development or have short larval dispersive stages. Other marine taxa probably
contain significant endemism as well but have not been included because of a lack of
information.
Coral recruitment in storm-damaged areas
Interns Anne Vos (Rijksuniversiteit Groningen) and Pedro Prata (Universiteit van
Lissabon) conducted research on corals during February-August 2006 under guidance
by Prof. Rolf Bak, Dr. M. Vermeij en Dr. Debrot. The main objective was to see to
what extent the recruitment of juvenile corals is dependent of the available substrate.
The hurricane Lenny offered the unique possibility to conduct surveys at sites that
have been variously influenced by storm damage. An additional objective was also to
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compare the survival rates of settled larvae under different field conditions. However,
this part of the study failed due to the inability to get larvae to settle on artificial
substrate in the lab.
Monitoring of commercial fish catches
From the end of December 2005 to the beginning of May 2006 the interns Robert
Schultink and Sybolt Lindenberg from the Van Hal Instituut, Leeuwarden, conducted
basic monitoring of commercial fish catches under guidance by Dr. Debrot en Faisal
Dilrosen of the Agricultural Service of Curaçao (LVV).
Natural and cultural history values of the Onima plantation (Bonaire)
This project entailed an inventory of the natural, cultural and historic values of
the former estate of Onima (Bonaire). This project was done upon request of the
Fundashon Desaroyo Rincon (FDR). The results of the present
project would serve the FDR to determine whether the area
is worthwhile buying from the private owner now that it has
been put up for sale. Onima forms part of the Landscape park
of Rincon, a protected landscape in the Nature Policy Plan (as
accorded in 1999 by the Island Council of Bonaire). The study
was based on an extensive literature study and also field work.
The very nature of the protection category (‘Landscape park’)
implies that Onima should not be developed for a housing or
hotel project. To have Onima play its role in the sustainable
development of the area as a landscape park, the authors of the
report recommend restoration of former agricultural activities in
the area. Important natural values of the area are related to it’s function as a water
catchment area: the presence of the American coot (an endangered species in the
Caribbean) and also the presence of important food plants for the Yellow-shouldered
parrot (‘lora’). The latter function can be enhanced
by the planting of specific plant species and should
be seriously considered due to the presence of
important nesting areas in the vicinity of Onima.
The important water catchment function of the
area can be improved by deepening of the ‘Tanki di
Onima’. The archaeological values in the area are
complementary to those present in Fontein. The
report concludes by recommending that the Onima
plantation house could serve as an information
centre in the landscape park project.
Onima with seru Koumati in the back
Farewell to Dr. Walter (Wòti) Bakhuis
On the first of August 2006 Dr. Walter Bakhuis
passed his responsibilities as the director of
Carmabi over to Dr. Adolphe Debrot. Together with
friends and family of Dr. Bakhuis we celebrated his
accomplishments during his career.
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Dr. Bakhuis and Ir. Chaclin with the
retirement present, courtesy of the
Carmabi personnel
2.7 Scientific presentations
Eight years of successful reforestation in Curaçao
On December 14 and 15
the Environmental Council
of Curacao organized the
conference “Desert and
Desertification” for which
international speakers
were invited from among
others Mexico and Israel.
Dr. Debrot was one of the
invited speakers and his
topic was “Eight years of
successful reforestation
in Curaçao”. Some broad
goals for reforestation are
erosion control, ecological
restoration, species recovery,
environmental mitigation,
roadside landscaping
and agroforestry. During
Reforestation sites on Curaçao
eight years of successful
reforestation experience by Carmabi, a great deal has been learnt, such as which
plants to use for each purpose, which plants are suitable for various geological,
humidity, salt and other environmental regimes, how to propagate the plants and
more, such as when and how to plant them. All methods developed by Carmabi are
ecologically based and low tech.
Cultural ties to the land in an arid plantation setting
From April 24-26 the UNESCO nomination committee cultural landscape Western
Curacao organized an international expert meeting with several speakers from abroad.
Dr. Debrot was asked to present a paper discussing the cultural ties to the land that
exist in Curaçao, as this is particularly critical to a successful nomination. In his speech
“Cultural ties to the land in an arid plantation setting”, Dr. Debrot explained that
the general aridity of the island meant that it was not possible
to replace the natural ecosystem with massive monoculture of cash crops. This in turn
dictated a close dependence of our plantation system on the natural ecosystem. This
was expressed in several unique ways including:
1) the critical importance of rare fresh water
2) the high diversity of products for subsistence
3) the high dependence on, knowledge of and cultural ties to natural ecosystems
4) the need for wide access to land, water and coast
5) the concomitant low impact on natural ecosystems
6) a facilitated cultural exchange between different levels in society.
He concluded his presentation by pointing out that the vestiges of human activities
that illustrate these themes are everywhere to be seen in the landscape. Our task is to
learn to recognize the signs.
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C3 - Nature Management
In 2006 the following protected areas were managed by CARMABI:
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Christoffelpark, since 1979, 1860 ha (hectares)
Curaçao Underwater Park, since 1982, 600 ha
Hato caves, Kueba di raton (cave) and Kueba di yèt (cave), since 1991
Shete Boka Park, since 1994, 200 ha
Kabouterbos, since 1997, 13.2 ha
Flamingopark Jan Kok and part of Hermanus plantation, since 1998, 81.9 ha
Midden Seinpost, since 1998, 17 ha
Hillside area of Jeremi (including seru Bientu), since 1999, 233 ha
Daaibooi bay, since 1999, 110 ha
The goal is to protect and conserve these areas and find a balance between protection
and recreation so the public can enjoy the natural beauty of these areas in a
responsible way.
3.1 Terrestrial Nature Management
3.1.1 CHRISTOFFELPARK
Visitors Christoffelpark
Visitor statistics 2006
A total of 22624 persons visited the
Christoffelpark in 2006.
Of this number, about 10156 were local
visitors and 12468 were tourists.
No information was gathered about the
demographic composition of the visitors.
Several special excursions were
organized in the park. However, the
participants of these excursions are not
included in these statistics.
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Tourists
Local visitors
Road renovation project
The project for renovation of the roads in the Christoffel park was formally completed.
This means a major improvement to the infrastructure of the park, which opens the
way for more extensive access for visitors.
Open air museum Savonet
At the beginning of the year, the island council approved the 6 million guilder project
for an open air museum at Savonet as submitted by Carmabi. One condition for this
funding was that the landhouse of Savonet is transferred in long-lease to Carmabi. On
June 5 the project was unanimously approved by the Island Council and on august 4
the transfer of the landhouse to Carmabi was signed in the notary office.
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Christoffelpark Improvement Program
This project was further developed this year to be submitted to USONA next year. Of
the original improvement plan several actions have already been completed, or are
ongoing. The reconstruction of the roads for example as well as the restoration of the
roof of the plantation house was completed. The restoration of the entire complex as
well as its transformation into a museum has been accorded by USONA. The remaining
activities were:
The implementation of a marketing plan (to be submitted soon) as well as the plan
for a set of additional projects which will assist in elevating Savonet to a world class
attraction.
Adopt a tree
With the start of the raining season at the end of the year we started with a tree
adoption project in which everyone interested could sponsor a rare native tree and
help plant it in several nature conservation areas. The Christoffelpark was one of these
areas in which Pos Roi Sanchi and Pos Kayuda were selected as prime planting areas.
These remote areas in the park have natural water holes providing the necessary
moisture that ensures the survival of the new plants.
Both sites hadn’t been visited in years and gave the planters magnificent views and a
rare experience of the most beautiful areas of the park.
A total of 23 trees were adopted and planted in 2006, including the rare Kayuda
(Annona glabra), Guapira fragrans, Surun di Mondi (Crateva tapia L.), and the Kalabari
(Zanthoxylum flavum).
An impression of the several tree planting expeditions and the Kalabari tree.
CHRISTOFFELPARK upgrading
Whale expo
Years ago an almost complete body of a sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus)
washed ashore at St. Jorisbaai. At first it was decided not to process this beast
because of the complex logistics. After an initial survey, however, the blubbery mass
proved to be in salvageable state, not the least because the entire lower jaw including
al those beautiful teeth was still there.
The recovery procedure was an interesting,
though extremely dirty, event, and within 2
days all bone material was transported to the
Christoffelpark for further decomposition.
Finally, in July enough courage was gathered
to attempt the reconstruction of the skeleton.
After about 5 weeks of chloroxing, cutting,
drilling, welding and glueing the building team
could proudly show the results of their labor.
The 10 meter long skeleton of the leviathan is
now displayed in the magasina of Savonet to
be seen by all!
At the end of July the exposition was officially
opened by the Comissioner of Tourism Mr.
Gerrit Schotte.
After this he enjoyed a visit to the plantation
house with extensive information about the
history of the plantation.
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New! – Christoffelpark car guides
As one of the steps towards a higher level of visitor satisfaction it was decided to
invest in 2 new, colorful brochures describing a range of points of interest to be found
along both the north coast route as well as the mountain route, respectively. These A3
size leaflets are available at the entrance for only $1 per set, which covers the printing
cost and allows for reprints.
These leaflets have proven to be
very popular, because every group of
visitors has bought at least one set,
but often additional sets were sold as
well for “scrapbooks” at home.
The first run of 5000 copies each is
almost depleted, so the next run will
soon have to be ordered.
In preparation: info leaflets about
nature – ING Bank N.V. provides
sponsoring!
Because of often-heard wishes
of visitors to the park for more
information it was decided to investigate the possibilities of producing information
leaflets about a range of common natural elements. Quite accidentally the ING Banks
became aware of this intention, and instantly offered sponsoring for this project! The
first drafts of 3 different leaflets, about birds in the park, interesting plants, and special
wildlife, have been produced, and the printed versions will be available around April
2007.
New! – animals in the park
In order to enhance the park entrance, and as a first step towards an interactive
museum, it was decided to implement a
small petting zoo: 2 pigs, 2 goats, a donkey,
several iguana, snakes, hermit crabs and
lizards form the core of the live-stock.
Around Christmas the park could share in the
problems goat owners face nowadays: theft!
The goats, including a 3 weeks old kid of one
of the park goats, were gone! Somehow, the
adults managed to escape, because they
were recovered the next day. The young one,
unfortunately, vanished. The plan is now to
build theft-proof night cages so the animals
stay within the park for all to enjoy.
Renovation of the Deer Watching Tour
In the period June-July the park ranger renovated the wooden deer watching tower in
the former deer reserve in the park. Visitors can safely climb this tower now and have
a beautiful view of the Christoffel mountain and surrounding hills, as well as on one of
the water basins used to provide deer with supplemental water in the dry season.
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Minister Nicolaï visits Christoffelpark
On sunday the 12th of November the Dutch Minister Mr. Atzo Nicolaï paid an informal
visit to the park together with Mrs. Gea van Craaikamp,the director of Royal Affairs
(Koninkrijkszaken), and mr. Rob Vermaas, the Representative of the Netherlands.
They were guided by Dr. Dolfi Debrot and Mr. Cyrill Kooistra of Carmabi and observed
several species of rare flora and fauna like the spectacular Curaçao white-tailed deer
and the endangered white-tailed hawk.
3.1.2 FLAMINGOPARK JAN KOK AND THE HERMANUS PLANTATION
Patrolling
During 2006 our volunteer Mr. Wim van Ginkel made regular patrols in the area of
Jan Kok and Hermanus to check up on disturbances affecting the flamingoes present,
illegal garbage disposal and overall significant activities in the area.
Clean up
A clean up was organized in September together with Grupo Speransa, a group of
people recovering from addictions who participate in all kinds of positive projects in
the community. The area was completely cleaned up, starting from the salt pans of Jan
Kok and finishing at the beach at Hermanus which looks out over Bullenbaai.
Improvement actions
Several actions for the improvement of the
area, with for example flamingo watching
tours, an alternative hiking trail and visitor’s
center, were postponed or temporarily
cancelled because of the financial troubles. One
action that is still in concept is to design and
find funding for a sign with basic information
about the natural resources in the area.
3.1.3 KABOUTERBOS
Grupo Speransa cleaning up
the beach at Hermanus.
Rainfall
At the beginning of 2006 the Kabouterbos was confronted with heavy rainfall again.
Luckily this was not as heavy as the years before. The rains caused several large trees
to fall over onto existing trails. Our main policy is to let nature be, which means that
we leave the trees where they fall. This forced us to make some changes to the hiking
trails.
Volunteer
Our new volunteer Mark Fraites made himself familiar with the Kabouterbos and
started doing more and more. He has been very active and enjoys the work very
much. Aside from assisting with the organization of kid’s parties and activities for
groups, he also regularly patroled the Kabouterbos and reported regularly to the
manager of this area, Mr. Cyrill Kooistra. He also helped out removing garbage and
dangerous branches and adjusting trails.
New trees
Because of the heavy rainfall the big Indju tree at the entrance of the Kabouterbos fell
over. Therefore, at the beginning of the year several new trees were planted to provide
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the area with some shade again. Two beautiful Carawara Spanjò trees and two Dreiffie
di Laman trees were planted.
Survival
The Dr. Albert Schweitzerschool came several times to participate in specially
organized survival mornings in the Kabouterbos.
Burglary
At the end of the year we experienced burglary. Machetes, a rake, a hammer, a saw,
hatchets, toilet paper, soap and garbage bags were taken after destroying the door
and locks.
Farewell to Victor van Buuren
Our oldest Kabouterbos volunteer is preparing for his further studies in the Netherlands
and decided to stop most of the volunteer work he was doing for the Kabouterbos. He
was interviewed by reporters of the Ñapa, the weekend annex to the local newspaper
Amigoe, and starred in their article about positive volunteers on the island.
Change of work environment
Since October Cyrill Kooistra of the Kabouterbos is working practically full-time in the
Christoffelpark as the assistant manager. Mark will have the largest responsibility for
the Kabouterbos and will be working actively for children’s parties and other activities.
The program for the kindergarten children was unfortunately stopped as you can read
in the chapter about the environmental education section.
3.2 Marine Nature Management
As the governmental funding of the Underwater Park was cut short, patrolling of the
Underwaterpark during the second half of the year was limited to the paid research
trips. Much needed replacement and or maintanance of buoys could also not be
executed. Advice was provided to various parties on issues pertaining to marine
management.
Dr. Robert Van Dam visited Carmabi September 21-28 to conduct research on the
migration patterns of the nesting sea turtles in Curaçao. For this DCNA-funded
project, a new type of satellite transmitters were purchased to be tested for extended
longetivity. The transmitters are glued to the back of the sea turtles and are activated
to transmit as soon as the animals surface to breath. Transmissions are picked up by
satellites and mapped. Monitoring of these tracking results provides information about
travel patterns, distances and foraging areas.
As Klein Curaçao has shown to have the highest number of sea turtle nestings of
Curaçao, this location was selected to conduct the research. With sponsoring by
Mermaid Boat Trips (Cor and Veronika Mons) Dr. van Dam, together with Brian Leysner
Lcs. and volunteers of Uniek Curaçao and Carmabi, went to Klein Curaçao for the
monitoring of the sea turtle movements and the attachment of the transmitters.
Patrolling of the beaches clearly showed recent nesting activities of both the Green
Turtle and the Hawksbill, but during the three-day stayover no nestings occurred.
Another attempt was made three weeks later. Recently-hatched baby sea turtles were
encountered, but again no luck with sea turtles on the beach. A follow-up on this
project is planned for next year’s breeding season.
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C4 - Environmental Education
With its environmental education program, CARMABI strives to make school
children and adults aware of nature, its values and the need for its protection and
management. In this way they are prepared to actively participate and promote
sustainable development in relation to humans, nature and environment.
Target groups
- Students in the age range of 4- 18 years (school related)
- Teachers
- Parents
- Adults
- Youth in general
Inscriptions
For the second school year in a row we chose to personally visit every school on
the island for the inscriptions to our environmental program. During these visits
information about the different projects was given to teachers/directors of the schools
together with a schedule and materials as needed. A letter with specific details about
excursions, including dates and organization details, was part of the package.
4.1 Programs and projects
7000
6000
5000
4000
3000
2003-2004
2000
2004-2005
2005-2006
1000
0
4.1.1
Christoffel
Shete
Daaibooi Kabouterb
Secondar
park 4th
Boka 6th
6th grade os FO1
y schools
and 5th
grade
2003-2004
4898
911
3844
1354
0
2004-2005
5600
1369
6039
1384
334
2005-2006
5189
1172
4318
1488
518
Foundation Based Education (former kindergarten, 1st and 2nd
grades of elementary school)
The total of students participating in the kindergarten program strongly diminished. In
2004-2005 the number of students was still 6032.
The reason for this decline was that gasoline prices increased dramatically which
increased transportation expenses. This was very unfortunate since we had in our
planning to start including the former first and second grades of elementary school
into our programs. We had to cancel these plans and just work with the kindergarten
classes.
To give schools other options for their environmental education lessons we included
school visits to our program list and designed the project “Domestic Animals and
Care”.
4.1.2
4th and 5th grade of elementary school
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The programs in the Christoffelpark for the 4th and 5th grades of elementary school
(program Savonet and Zorgvlied) were visited by somewhat less students in 20052006 than in the year before. Some schools canceled their appointments during the
year and were not given another date. Some schools did not cancel their appointments
on time, causing Carmabi unnecessary costs. These schools received an invoice to
pay these. In case these weren’t paid the school could not be given another date to
participate.
4.1.3
6th grade of elementary school
Each year about 50% of the schools choose for the Daaibooi program and the other
50% for the Shete Boka program.
Shete Boka program for the 6th grade cancelled
Because of the subsidy cut by the government, as mentioned before, we had to cancel
several plans and even projects in our educational program.
One of the cancelled projects is the one we organized in the Shete Boka area, where
students learn about turtles and turtle conservation.
4.1.4
School visits
A significant number of school visits were carried out in 2006. We offer schools the
chance to get a visit from our department to give presentations and talks at school
about reptiles (with a live iguana), and the theme “Animals on Curaçao”. About 35
classes participated in these programs.
4.1.5
Pilot-project “Huisdieren en zorg” (“Domestic animals and care”)
Together with the Animal Protection Foundation (stichting Dierenbescherming) on
the island we started a pilot project with the theme “Domestic Animals and Care”.
This project was developed for FO1 (kindergarten and first two years of elementary
school). The program consists of two parts: a theme box with activities and lesson
plans for teachers, and a school visit with two animals. The pilot we carried out was
very successful and the project was added to the regular educational program of our
section.
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The three lessonboxes in the forms of a
Rotweiler, a German Shepherd and a Dalmatien.
4.1.6
Secondary school
We had more participants in the projects for secondary schools. Especially because of
the Spaanse Water project.
Different students from the Peter Stuyvesant College, of different levels, formed
part of the Spaanse Water Project that was organized with co-assistance by several
teachers of the school.
The students were divided in a ‘water sample’ group collecting water quality
measurements, a ‘sea grass’ group collecting data from sea grass beds in the inner
bay, and a ‘socio-economic‘ group which studied the different levels of habitation
around the Spaanse Water and the effects of effluents.
4.2 Other Activities
Newsletters
At the end of 2005 the educational department decided to publish its newsletters 4
times a year instead of 6 times. In 2006 a total of three newsletters were published
and are available in PDF-format on the website of CARMABI.
Educational library
The educational library is completely up to date. All books, magazines, video’s, DVD’s,
CD-ROM’s etc. present in the collection are registered in a database which makes
searching and finding according to specific themes easier. Besides this database, a
back-up system was also installed.
Radio programme Redu di Mondi
The successful Radio program for schools called ‘Redu di Mondi” continued its
programming in the first half of 2006 (last half year of school year 2005-2006). A total
of 10 additional programs were produced and aired. Linked to the individual programs
several assignment sheets were published in the local newspaper Matutino Extra.
Radio Z-86 aired the programs. The themes of the programs were as follows:
Title/ Theme
Level
Airing date
Bestia di Antes: Turtuga di
laman (1)
Sea turtles
FO2
January 6, 2006
laman (2)
Sea turtles
FO2
January 20, 2006
laman (3)
Sea turtles
FO2
February 3, 2006
Bochincha ta di dje: Kriki
Crickets
FO1
February 17, 2006
Karnaval den reino animal
Carnival in
animal land
FO1 and FO2
March 3, 2006
Bida den laman (1): mamífero
den laman
Sea mammals FO2
March 17, 2006
Bida den laman (2): Refnan di
koral
Coral reefs
FO2
March 31, 2006
Bida den laman (3): Piská de
laman
Fish
FO2
April 23, 2006
Bida den laman (4): Laman
hundu
Deep Sea
FO2
May 12. 2006
Kon naturalesa ta hinka den
otro
Ecology
FO2
June 9, 2006
Special activities
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The number of special activities the department organized was not as extensive as the
total number we organized in 2005. The following activities took place:
Video documentary presentations:
3 times (twice for a general public and once for the inhabitants of Westpunt in
the Sentro di Bario (Neighborhood Center).
Open House Christoffelpark
On the first of October we organized an Open House for the Christoffelpark together
with the PR department of CARMABI. Several guided hikes were open to visitors
including a Christoffel climb, a History Tour and a Bird Watching tour.
Deer Spotting Sunset Tours
In October, November and December a total of 5 Deer Spotting Sunset Tours were
organized in the Christoffelpark. These tours, offered to a maximum of 15 persons per
trip were fully booked. All participants were enthusiastic about this alternative way of
enjoying the park. Since the park closes officially at 16.00 hours every day, the chance
to experience a sunset in the park is unique.
Semi-volunteers
2006 was a year of sad good byes and warm welcomes in regards to the semivolunteers who do all kinds of work in the educational field.
• We had to say goodbye to miss Sylvienne Martina who departed to the Netherlands
for further studies.
• Mrs. Stella van der Windt started with us in September to help produce different
educational materials for schools.
• Mrs. Sharline Jamanika started her training to be a educational guide working with
groups in the Christoffelpark.
Mrs. Sylviënne Martina
Mrs. Stella van der Windt
Mrs. Sharline Jamanika
Educational page website
More information sheets about different species were added to the educational page of
the CARMABI website. Translations of these sheets in Papiamentu are ready but
not yet available on the website.
Joint effort Radio Hoyer and CARMABI
The radio programs called Redu di Mondi of the last couple of years, are transmitted on
air again by Radio Hoyer in a joint effort to raise public awareness under the youth.
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Presentation Emily Wisseman
Miss. Emily Wisseman of the University of Illinois gave a presentation about corals and
coral diseases in one of the conference rooms of the Jacob Gelt Dekker Institute.
The presentation was recorded and will be released on DVD for the general public.
Sea turtle theme box
In 2005 three students from the Noordelijke Hogeschool in Leeuwarden the
Netherlands, worked on a concept of a theme box about sea turtles and their
protection on the island. This concept was taken and adapted this year by Mrs. Stella
van der Windt, one of the semi-volunteers of the department. By the end of 2006 the
last details of the project were being looked at.
Refreshment course
The semi-volunteers of the educational department received a refreshment course
in the Easter vacation. A lot of attention was given to education skills and group
management.
Images Collection Marine Fauna and Flora
Visiting scientists Teresa Iglesias, Dan Warren, Jennifer DeBose and Sean Lema
donated pictures taken on our reefs while conducting research in Curaçao for
Carmabi’s general education purposes. Thanks!
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C5 - Library
5.1 Journals
In 2005 the project to catalogue the subscribed journals and sort them by consecutive
year and number started. In 2006 the project was completed.
5.2 Books
The title descriptions of 133 books were not yet included in the automated title
database of the library of the University of the Netherlands Antilles (www.library.una.
an). In 2006 a start was made to include them.
With each book number it is mentioned whether the publication is relevant to the
Netherlands Antilles and Aruba, in regards to the Biodiversity project.
5.3 Catalogues
A start was made with the production and assembly of several catalogues with title
descriptions of publications present in the CARMABI library. The following catalogues
were started with:
• Dissertation catalogue
In this catalogue the title descriptions of dissertations are gathered of which the
contents are related to natural sciences in the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba. 134 title
descriptions were included by the end of 2006.
• Msc. Thesis catalogue
All the known Msc. report related to natural sciences in the Netherlands Antilles and
Aruba are included in this title description catalogue. By the end of 2006, 165 new
titles were added to the listing.
• Reports collection Carmabi
The title descriptions of all the reports available in the library of CARMABI, of which
the contents are related to natural sciences in the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba,
were included in this catalogue. By the end of 2006, 189 new title descriptions were
included.
• Scientific papers Carmabi
810 different title descriptions were included in this catalogue by the end of 2006.
Only scientific papers in which CARMABI played a role in the scientific research were
included.
5.4 Biodiversity Database
In preperation for the biodiversity database project the following work was done:
Books
In books that mention species that occur in the Netherlands Antilles and/or Aruba, the
pages on which the relevant information can be found was recorded. This information
will eventually also be included in the title description database of the library of the
University of the Netherlands Antilles.
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Journal articles
Journal articles are also sources where species from the Netherlands Antilles and/
or Aruba are mentioned. A start was made to systematically check and record
C5 - Library
which pages possess relevant information. Efforts to include this information in the
automated database of the University of the Netherlands Antilles were started in 2006.
Internet-research
A large number of publications (books and journals), in which relevant species for the
Netherlands Antilles and/ or Aruba are mentioned, are not available in the Carmabi
library. The title descriptions of these items are being researched via internet. If these
publications are digitally available, they will be downloaded in the future. The other
publications are requested for in hard copy.
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C6 - Committees and Work relations
Committee World Heritage Nomination UNESCO
This committee is working on a nomination proposal for several former plantation
complexes of Western Curaçao to the World Heritage List of UNESCO, based on their
value as “cultural landscapes”.
CARMABI was an active part of this committe until the financial difficulties began.
Beach Management Authority (BMA)
CARMABI has the position of secretary within this foundation. The purpose of the
foundation is to elevate the level of beach management in Curaçao to meet the
growing tourist visitor’s needs.
Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA)
This organisation was founded in 2005 and has a board consisting of representatives of
all government-recognized nature management foundations of the Netherlands Antilles
and Aruba, as well as selected NGO’s.
The 5th DCNA board meeting was organised on St. Maarten from the 22nd- 24th of
Noveber 2006. Carmabi was represented by Ir. N. Chaclin, chairman of the board
and Mr. J. de Freitas, staff researcher. The culminating point of this meeting was the
announcement by the Dutch Ministery of Internal Affairs to donate 1 million euros as a
contribution to the DCNA trustfund and its operational costs in the next 10 years.
Working Group for the Protection Archeological Heritage
This working group of the NAAM (Nationaal Archeologisch en Antropologisch Museum)
works on the conservation of the archeological heritage. Dr. Debrot was an active
member of this group up till mid 2006, participating in meetings and guiding succesful
excursions to discover previously undocumented archeological sites.
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Appendices
1. Overview Visiting Scientists 2006
1
2
Name
Allan Piggot
Anna De Kluiver
Acadamic affiliation
University of Illinois
Nioz
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
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Anne Vos
Astrid Hoogstraten
Bas Budel
Bas Voorn
Dr. Brian Lapointe
Dr. Bruce Fouke
Catharina Huijbers
Edward Perkins
Eefke Mollee
Emily Wissemann
Dr. Fleur van Duyl
Gerard Nieuwland
Guiherme Lotufo
Dr. Hendrik van der Veer
Dr. Ivan Nagelkerken
Jasper de Goeij
University of Groningen
Radboud University
Radboud University
Hoge School Inholland
Noaa
Radboud University
US Corp of Engeneers
Radboud University
Nioz
Nioz
US Corp of Engeneers
Nioz
Radboud University
Nioz
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20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
Martijn de Vries
Marzia Sidri
Maurene Kuenen
Michaela Spiske
Dr. Milton McAllister
Monique Grol
Paul Hoetjes
Pedro Prata
Peter van der Zanden
Robert Schultink
Ronald Osinga
Roy Johnson
Stephany Gerdes
Susanne Vautier
Sybold Lindenberg
Dr. Thomas Eurell
Catharina Huijbers
Tom Spanning
Benjamin Backx
Wouter Paradijs
Thijs Oudenhuis
Egbrink Oude
Jean-Claude Hippolyte
Dr. Paul Mann
NIOZ
Porifarma B.V.
Porifarma B.V.
University of Munster
Radboud University
Vomil
University of Amsterdam
Hoge School Inholland
Van Hall Institute
Porifarma B.V.
HAS den Bosch
Van Hall Institute
Radboud University
Radboud University
Radboud University
Radboud University
HAS den Bosch
HAS den Bosch
University of Savoie
University of Texas
Subject
Coral disease
Cryptic fauna nutrients/
physiology
Coral Reproduction
Fish
Fish
Horticulture
Water Quality
Coral disease
Fish
Coral disease
Fish
Coral disease
Sponges
Sponges
Coral disease
Sponges
Fish
Cryptic fauna nutrients/
physiology
Coral Reproduction
Sponge Culture
Sponge Culture
Tsunami
Coral disease
Fish
Water quality
Coral Reproduction
Horticulture
Fisheries
Sponge Culture
Coral disease
Horticulture
Archeology
Fisheries
Coral disease
Fish
Fish
Fish
Fish
Horticulture
Horticulture
Geology
Geology
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Appendices
1. Overview Visiting Scientists 2006
28
43
Name
Jennifer DeBose
Academic affiliation
University of CaliforniaDavis
NOAA, University os
Washington
Universidad central de
Venezuela
LVV Aruba
Museo Archeologico
Aruba
Chelonia inc.
University of Wageningen
Florales
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Sean Lema
45
Dr. John Lattke
46
Teresa Iglesias
47
Dan Warren
48
49
Facundo Franken
Arminda Ruiz
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
Dr. Robert van Dam
Miriam Schutter
Rene Severens
Pedro Frade
Berber van Beek
Karianne Hol
Dr. Petra Visser
Joao Faria Oliveira Santos
Norbert Engelbert
Dr. Vincent Nijman
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Dr. Ronald Vonk
Unversity of Amsterdam
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Janet Booij
62
Laurens Gomes
63
Annemarie Brijder
64
Iris Dicke
65
Helena Hulsman
66
Milan Vonk
67
Mansour Alibadian
68
Jenn Tarmann
69
70
71
72
Monique Groll
Patric Broere
Brendon Biggs
Timoty Swain
Radboud University
Radboud University
University of Lisboa
Florida State University
Florida State University
Subject
Fish
Fish
Ants
Fish
Fish
Christoffel Park
Christoffel Park
Sea Turtlles
Corals
Pocket Flora
Coral Physiology
Coral Physiology
Fish
Corals
Corals
Corals
Museum Collection
Water Fish
Museum Collection
Water Fish
Museum Collection
Water Fish
Museum Collection
Water Fish
Museum Collection
Water Fish
Museum Collection
Water Fish
Museum Collection
Water Fish
Museum Collection
Water Fish
Museum Collection
Water Fish
Coral Spawning
Fish
Fish
Sponges
Sponges
fresh
fresh
fresh
fresh
fresh
fresh
fresh
fresh
fresh
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Appendices
2. Publications and Reports 2006
- Barros, N. B. and A. O. Debrot. 2006. Status of small cetaceans in the Leeward Dutch
Antilles. (invited paper presented at the Annual meeting of the International Whaling
Commission Scientific Committee, 26 May-6 June, 2006 St. Kitts and Nevis)
- Daal, D.R. & Pors, L.P.J.J. 2006. Sustainable Tourism in Curaçao. University of the
Netherlands Antilles (UNA) publications, 2006: 145-159.
- Debrot, A. O. 2006. Preliminary checklist of extant endemic taxa of Aruba, Bonaire
and Curaçao, Leeward Antilles. Carmabi Report, Carmabi, Curaçao. 28 pp.
- Debrot, A. O., G. van Buurt, A. Caballero and A. A. Antczak. 2006. A historical
review of records of the West Indian manatee and the American crocodile in the Dutch
Antilles. Car. J. Sci. 42(2): 272-280.
- Debrot, A. O. and I. Nagelkerken. 2006. Recovery of the long-spined sea urchin
Diadema antillarum in Curaçao (Netherlands Antilles) linked to lagoonal and wavesheltered shallow rocky habitats. Bull. Mar. Sci. 79(2): 415-424.
- Duyl, F.C. van, Scheffers, S.R., Thomas, F.I.M., Driscoll, M. The effect of water
exchange on bacterioplankton depletion and inorganic nutrient dynamics in coral reef
activities. Coral Reefs 25(1): 23-36
- Freitas, J. A. de, A. O. Debrot and S. Criens. 2006. Natuur- en cultuurhistorische
waarden van plantage Onima, Bonaire. Carmabi Report, 59 pp.
- Kaandorp, J.A., Bak, R.P.M. and M.J.A. Vermeij. Modeling of nutrient gradients in
three-dimensional images - and simulated morphologies of a branching coral. Proc.
10th Int. Coral Reef Symp, Okinawa, Japan. (in press)
- Mackie, J.A., Keough, M.J., Christides, L. 2006. Invasion patterns inferred from
cytochrome oxidase l sequences in three bryozoans, Bugula neritina, Watersipora
subtorquata, and Watersipora arcuata. Mar. Biol. 149(2): 285-295
- Nagelkerken, I., Velde, G. van der, Wilco, C.E.P., Verberk, Dorenbosch, M. 2006.
Segregation along multiple resource axes in a tropical seagrass fish community. Mar.
Eco. Pro. series 308: 79-89
-Nugues, M.M., Bak, R.P.M. 2006. Differential competitive abilities between Caribbean
coral species and a brown alga: a year of experiments and a long-term perspective.
Mar. Eco. Pro. series 315: 75-86.
- Nugues, M. M. and A. M. Szmant. 2006. Coral settlement onto Halimeda opuntia: a
fatal attraction. Coral reefs 25: 585-591.
- Petit, S., Rojer, A., Pors, L.P.J.J. 2006. Surveying bats for conservation: the status of
cave-dwelling bats on Curaçao from 1993 to 2003. Anim. Conserv. 9(2): 207-217
- Scheffers, S.R., Scheffers, A., Kelletat, D., Radtke, U., Staben, K. and Bak, R.P.M.
2006. Tsunamis trigger long-lasting phase-shift in a coral reef ecosystem. Ann. of
Geomorph.
- Scheffers, A., Scheffers, SR. & Kelletat, D. Documentation of the Impact of Hurricane
Ivan on the Coastline of Bonaire (Netherlands Antilles). – Journal of Coastal Research
(in press).
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Appendices
- Scheffers SR, Nieuwland G, Van Soest RWM, and Bak RPM. 2006. Coral reef
framework cavities: Is functional similarity reflected in composition of cryptic
macrofaunal community. Marine Ecology Progress Series. (Submitted)
- Vermeij, M.J.A. 2006. Early life-history dynamics of Caribbean coral species on
artificial substratum: the importance of competition, growth and variation in lifehistory strategy. Coral Reefs 25(1): 59-71
- Vermeij, M.J.A. and S.A. Sandin. 2006. Coral species complexes through space and
time: an illustration of their dynamics using Madracis in the Caribbean. Proc. 10th Int.
Coral Reef Symp, Okinawa, Japan. (in press)
- Vermeij, M.J.A., Sandin S.A. and J.F. Samhouri. 2006. The distinction between
polyphenic and polymorphic models as underlying mechanisms for variable population
structure across multiple spatial scales in a tropical benthic marine invertebrate.
Journal of Evolutionary Ecology. (in review)
- Verweij, M. C., I. Nagelkerken, D. de Graaff, M. Peeters, E. J. Bakker and G. van der
Velde. 2006. Structure, food and shade attract juvenile coral reef fish to mangrove and
seagrass habitats: a field experiment. Mar. Ecol. Progr. Ser. 306: 257-268.
- Verweij, M.C., Nagelkerken, I., Wartenbergh, S.L.J., Pen, I.R., and G. van der Velde.
2006. Caribbean mangroves and seagrass beds as daytime feeding habitats for
juvenile French grunts, Haemulon flavolineatum. Mar. Biol. 149(6): 1291-1299.
Dissertations 2006
Dorenbosch, M. 2006. Connectivity between fish assemblages of seagrass beds,
mangroves and coral reefs: evidence from the Caribbean and the western Indian
Ocean, PhD Dissertation, Radboud University Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
Theses 2006
- Guido Atsma and Jeroen Bosveld. 2006. Status of commercially important predatory
reef fish on the reefs of Curaçao, Bonaire and Aruba: a comparison with a 1984 study.
Students report, Radboud University Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
- Herbert A. van den Berg. 2006. Examination of the removal of polysaccharides by
encrusting sponges combined with an analysis of associated bacterial communities in
the cryptic habitats on the coral reef. Students report, NIOZ, The Tetherlands.
Theses from 2005 and 2004 but not mentioned in respective annual reports
- Beld, A.H.J.B. van den, and Hol, K.E.M. 2005. Wat beweegt een vis:
bewegingspatronen van juveniele rifvissen in en tussen verschillende baaibiotopen.
Students report, Radboud University Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
- Bongaerts, P. 2005. Photo-acclimation and adaptation of a depth generalist
Symbiodinium type in the coral genus Madracis. Students report, University of
Amsterdam/Utrecht, The Netherlands.
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- Leenstra, N. 2005. Een analyse van commerciele visvangsten op Curaçao
(Nederlandse Antillen) en een studie naar de sexuele maturatie van de grasby,
Epinephelus cruentatus. Students report, Radboud University, Nijmegen, The
Netherlands.
Appendices
- Jongh, F. de. 2005 Genetic variation of Symbiodinium along a Caribbean reef slope.
Students report, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
- Flikweert, M. 2004. Distribution of diurnal raptors on Bonaire, an arid southern
Caribbean island. Institute for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Dynamics. Students report,
Zoological Museum, University of Amsterdam.
- Flikweert, M., 2004. Spatial variation in the diet of the barn owl (Tyto alba) on
a small tropical island. Students report, Institute for Biodiversity and Ecosystem
Dynamics, Zoological Museum, University of Amsterdam.
Other publications
- Education section CARMABI, news letter for the educational department year 4
number 1 (NME nieuwsbrief 4de jaargang nummer 1). 2006.
- Education section CARMABI and Stichting Dierenbescherming Curaçao, Lesson box
and teachers guide Domestic Animals and Care ( Leskist en docentenhandleiding
Huisdieren en Zorg), in Papiamentu and Dutch.2006.
- Education section CARMABI, Infosheet Snakes of Curaçao, in Papiamentu and Dutch.
2006.
- Education section CARMABI, Carguide to the Southern route of the Christoffelpark, in
English. 2006.
- Education section CARMABI, Carguide to the north route of the Christoffelpark, in
English
- Education section CARMABI, Yearprogram educational department 2006-2007, in
Dutch. 2006.
- Education section CARMABI, Infosheet Butterflies (for elementary school), in Dutch.
2006.
- Education section CARMABI, Infosheet bats of Curaçao, in Dutch. 2006.
- Education section CARMABI, Infosheet The Curaçao white-tailed deer, in Dutch. 2006.
- Education section CARMABI, Infosheet the ecology of butterflies (High school), in
Dutch. 2006.
- Education section CARMABI, Redu di Mondi radioprogram for elementary school with
corresponding work sheets for students: Sea turtles 1,2 and 3, Crickets, Carnival in
the Animal world, Sea mammals, Coral Reefs, Fish, the Deep Sea, Basic Ecology (Sea
the environmental education section in this annual report). 2006.
- Posterpresentation in symposium at the New Mexico State Univerity about results of
GC/MS analysis of a selection of native medicinal plants by student D. Ogaz (28 april).
2006.
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Appendices
3. Advice, information and consulting services
Organization/ Person Type of advice
Stinapa Bonaire
Fieldwork and advice on seedlings for
reforestation
University of
Oral information for doctorate student
Wageningen, The
in regard to Nature Policy on Curaçao.
Netherlands
Stinapa Bonaire
Written advice on Neem tree
Mrs. Martinez
Written information about the use and
occurrence of the Wayaká (Guaiacum
officinale).
ABC vertaalbureau
Oral information about names of grass
species to be used on golf course
DCNA
Written information about nature of
Curaçao
DROV, Domeinbeheer
Written information about archeological
values Jan Thiel
Stinapa Bonaire
Written grant proposal reforestation
project
DROV
Meeting about Conservation value of
Jan Thiel area
Kura Hulanda Lodge
Porduction of booklet about plant
species present in the garden of Kura
Hulanda Lodge Westpunt.
KNAW
Contacts with the KNAW about
publication of popluar-scientific book
about succulents of the ABC-islands
together with Dr. Sophie Petit of the
University of South Australia.
Mr. Trinidad
Oral information about the chrysalis
of the Monarch butterfly (Danaus
plexippus).
Vivian’s nursery
Determination of native tree species of
the Windward Islands.
Dr. George Thomson
Parts of Opuntia curassavica sent to
(Scotland)
Cactus expert for cultivation.
Island council Curaçao
Field trip Beaches Curaçao
UTS
Written advice Repeater Daaibooi
Dienst LVV Aruba
Written information about usable
native tree species for submerged
areas in relation to the research on
the effects of prolonged flooding in
the areas that suffered water damage
because of heavy rainfall on Aruba.
FAO
Written questionaire Marine Invasive
Species
CTB
Attendance of the ‘National Tourism
Communication Plan’ workshop
organized by CTB.
Stinapa Bonaire
Written list of biological research
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Period/date
Januari 24,25
January 26
January 31
February 5
February 6
February 14
February 13
February 20
February 24
February and
March
Februay - April
March 2
March 6
March 8
March 9
March 13
March 15
March 21
March 23
March 27
Appendices
CTB, Commnr. Cooper
Letter regarding ‘National Tourism
Communication Plan’ workshop plans.
Vivian’s nursery
Determination of four native plant
species including rare tree species
Pilocarpus goudotianus (burachi).
DROV
Written information collected on Wechi
estate.
Student PA
Help with determination of plant
species.
DCNA
Written list of Biological Research
Aruba
Dienst LVV Curaçao
Donation of seeds of the native
plant species Ipomoea nil en Clitoria
ternatea for their nursery.
La Prensa
Oral information about coral bleaching
Cariri
Cacti material sent for analysis of food
value.
VOMIL
Meeting about the Netherlands Antilles
Biodiversity Database
Dienst LVV Aruba
Sent copy of publication about the
Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia).
DROV
Fieldwork on the Wechi estate
PHD student University Publication sent to PhD student for the
of Sheffield (England)
research on the Amazona barbadensis
rothschildi of Bonaire
Work on mapping projects
DROB Bonaire and
Copies sent of the recently published
Stinapa Bonaire
Landscape Ecological Vegatation
Map of Bonaire (in co-operation with
the KNAW (Koninklijke Nederlandse
Academie van Wetenschappen).
University of Falcon
Copy sent of the Landscape Ecological
(Cieza-Unem/
Vegatation Map of Bonaire.
Venezuela)
Diergaarde Blijdorp
Written advice on coral export
VOMIL
Fieldtrip Jan Thiel RAMSAR convention
Period/date
March 28
DROV
Written speech about historic
landscape Bandabou
Edited Annual Report
April 20
Presentation, guide trip and reporting
at the world heritage Historic
Landscape Bandabou workshop
Oral advice about “Portugese man
o’war’
Information sent about medicinal
plants to private person
Written advice on aircraft scuttle
April 24,25,26
DCNA
DROV/ UNESCO
Meteo Aruba
Aruba, private
individual
Dive School
Vaersenbaai
March 28
March 28
March 29
March 30
March 30
March 31
April 3
April 5
April 7
April 10
April 10
April and May
April 13
April 17
April 17
April 18
April 20
April 24
April 26
May 2
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Appendices
DCNA
Financial report Underwater Park
Period/date
May 3
UTS
Caribbean Journal of
Science
Z 86
Stinapa Bonaire
Commissioner of public
health
Dienst LVV Curaçao
Field visit to St. Hironimus
Written review on scientific article
May 8
May 9
Interview on threatened corals
Written finalized grant proposal
Written advice on mosquito plague Rif
Lagoon
Oral information about the habitat of
the rare tree Pilocarpus goudotianus at
Rif. St. Marie.
Written advice on brine monitoring
R.O. plant Fuik
Written advice on exotic fish of
Curacao
Radio program about UNESCO project
Green cities
Oral information about the use of
native shrub species
Assistance Archeology GIS
Written advice about planting of
salt-resistant tree species on the
Caracasbay Peninsula
Written advice on sea turtles
Meeting about possible development of
Isla Xagueis
Assistance Archeology GIS
Written information about whales in
the Caribbean
Written grant proposal on reforestation
May 10
May 11
May 11
Aqualectra
Washington Post
Milieuraad
Private person
NAAM
Pedro Luis Brion
Foundation
Widecast
DROV
NAAM
Internation Whaling
Commission
Saba Conservation
Foundation
Stinapa Bonaire
DROV
DROV
DROV
Private
DROV
Stinapa Bonaire
Foreign PhD student
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Logistical support and donation of
books to Washington Slagbaai Park
Fieldtrip Archeology of Sta. Barbara
Written advice about the possible
creation of a golf course section on isla
Xaqueis (Spaanse Water).
Written information about “resort
tourism”
Written information about the local tree
“Tamarein” for a possible commercial
project.
Library search Geology of Jan Thiel
Library literature search
Information about literature of reef fish
species in the Antillian sea
May 11
May 17
June 1
June 5
June 14
June 23
June 29
June 29
June 30
June 30
July 3
July and August
July 3
July 4
July 7
July 10
July 12
July 19
July 27
July 27
Appendices
Private person
Information about local flora and fauna
for the development of a commercial
game.
NAAM
Meeting Archaeological GIS
NAAM
Archaeological fieldtrip
Stinapa Bonaire
Library literature search
Island Council Curaçao Meeting Marine Nature Management
and Marine Legislation
DROV/UNESCO
Meeting World Heritage Banadabou
Student
Advice on research planning of sites to
be visited.
Island Council Curaçao, Meeting Beach Management Authority
BMA
BMA
Monumentenbureau
Written advice about the former
plantation area San Juan.
Amigu di Tera
Written advice about natural values of
the ‘Fontein’ Area
Island Council Curaçao, Minutes
BMA
DROV
Written information on dolphin
breeding
BMA
Department of
Letter to University of the West Indies
education, Neth. Ant.
government
Island Council Curaçao, Meeting minutes
BMA
Ombudsman
Meetings (and written commentaries
on the meeting reports) about the
conservation of the Caracasbay
Peninsula and development in regards
to ecotourism and visitor centre
Underwater Park Curaçao.
Sarifundi
Oral advice on sea turtle drowning
DROB Bonaire
Written information/advice butterfly
garden
Stinapa Bonaire
Written information on plants of Klein
Bonaire
DEZ
Oral information Klein Curacao
Commnr. Cooper
Meeting about the desirability for use
of the Peninsula of Caracasbay for a
more ecotouristic development with
DROV, Fundashon P. Luis Brion, Amigu
di Tera, Defensa Ambiental en de
Ombudsman.
Period/date
July 27
July 28
July 29
July 31
August 4, 10,18
August 10
August 10
August 11
August 17
August 17
August 21
August 21
August 22
August 31
September 4
September 5
September
September 17
September 24
September 24
September 24
September
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Appendices
BBC (UK)
Written information about the flowering
periods of Melocactus species in the
Caribbean area
Private
Oral information about the ecology of
the Curaçaon Barn Owl (Tyto alba) for
educational game.
Capriles Kliniek
Oral and written advice on the use of
native plant species for landscaping
around housing units of client.
DROV
Written advice on golf course hole on
Isla Xaguëis in Spanish Water
Asphalt Lake Recovery
Written information about nature and
NV
other relevant values of the area to
the north and east of the Asphalt lake
(consultancy)
Commercial
Oral information to company planning
to commercially exploit the kadushi.
DMC
Written inventarisation of a nature area
in the neighbourhood of the hotels at
Eagle Beach Aruba. (consultancy)
IMD as consultant for
Oral information about the expected
BMA
management aspects of a public
beach.
Student PA
Oral information for thesis about
endangered animal species
DCNA
Attendance of the 5th board meeting
on St. Martin
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Period/date
September
September
September
October
October
November
Novemberdecember
November
November
November
Appendices
A total of 15 persons work full-time for the CARMABI institute. Some of them work in
the offices at Piscadera Bay and others work in the parks. Some persons have double
functions and appear on the list more than once. There are also a couple of (semi-)
volunteers working for the foundation.
Several changes took place with respect to the membership of the board and the personnel in Carmabi in 2006.
Board membership
Boardmember Michelle Russel- Capriles retires from the board in May 2006 due to
health reasons.
Left/retired
July: J. Bartholomeus, parkranger Christoffelpark
August: Dr. Walter Bakhuis, director CARMABI
September: R. Pieternella, parkranger Christoffelpark
Laid off because of the financial situation
Donovan Pichotte, assistant logistical support section
Raggedy-Ann Vis, PR-officer
Frederik Winkel, manager Christoffelpark
The board and personnel list as of the 31st of December 2006, is as follows:
Board
Ir. N.J. Chaclin, chairman
Dr. J.M. Eustatia, secretary
Mr. P.N. Virginia, treasurer
Mr. E. Koense, board member
Mrs. J.P. Curiel Yard, board member
Management
Dr. A.O. Debrot, director
Logistical support section
Mr. B.T. Leysner Lcs., head of the department
Mr. C. Winterdaal, technical assistant
Mrs. S.M. Rosalia, janitor
Administration
Mrs. C. L. Roosje, administrator
Miss. E. Henriëtta, administrative assistant
Library
Drs. S.R. Criens, librarian
Scientifc Department
Dr. A.O. Debrot, head of the section
Drs. J. de Freitas, senior researcher
Drs. L.P.J.J. Pors, researcher
Drs. S.R. Criens, researcher
Mr. B.T. Leysner Lcs., researcher
Mr. A. Gazit, volunteer researcher
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Appendices
Nature management section
Christoffelpark
Mrs. Ing. M. Da Costa Gomez, manager
Mr. C. Kooistra, assistant manager and
activities and events coordinator
Mrs. A. Cijntje, front desk officer
Mr. O. Ricardo, chief ranger
Mr. V. Rodriguez, ranger
Mr. A. Pisas, freelance ranger
Mr. P. Andrea, freelance ranger
Mrs. R. Tokaai, freelance front desk officer
Underwaterpark
Mr. B.T. Leysner Lcs, manager
Mr. C. Winterdaal, assistant
Kabouterbos
Mr. C. Kooistra, manager
Shete Boka Park
Mrs. Ing. Michelle da Costa Gomez, manager
Mr. W. Samboe, assitant manager
Volunteers
Mr. W. van Ginkel, Hermanus (Jan Kok)
Mr. V. van Buuren, Kabouterbos
Mr. M. Fraites, Kabouterbos
Environmental education section
Mr. Drs. L.P.J.J. Pors, head of the section
Mrs. Ing. M. da Costa Gomez, education staff member
Mr. Cyrill Kooistra, education assistant
(Semi) Volunteers
Mrs. C. Schoop
Mr. E. Albertus
Mrs. S. Rijnschot
Mr. R. Rosario
Mrs. R. Bernadina
Mrs. S. van den Wind
Mrs. S. Jamanika
Mrs. L. de Jonge
Mrs. Y. Albertus
Mrs. S. Martina
Volunteers sea turtle research
Dr. Robert van Dam, Sabine Berendse, Jolijn Pelgren, Jeroen van Gerwin, Rens
Bakker, Wietse, Wim van Ginkel and Jayce Zeefuik
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Appendices
A.O. Debrot
J. de Freitas
L.Pors
B. Leysner
S. Criens
C. Winterdaal
C. Roosje
E. Henriëtta
M. da Costa
Gomez
A. Cijntje
C. Kooistra
O. Ricardo
W. Samboe
S. Rosalia
V. Rodriguez
C. Schoop
A. Pisas
E. Albertus
S. Rijnschot
R. Bernadina
S. Jamanika
O.Virginianus
Curassavicus
R. Tokaai
L. de Jonge
S. van der Windt
M. Fraites
M. Albertoe
P. Andrea
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Appendices
5. Protest Letters (partial list)
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Dr. John C. Ogden
Jules Marchena
Dr. Fleur van Duyl
H. Eikelenboom
Dr. Ir. H. W. van der Veer
Patrc Holian
Dr. Ric LeDuc
Dr. James K. Wetterer
Berhard H. Marchena
Dr. Vincent Nijman
Dr. Ronald Vonk
Mrs. Tineke Prins
Dr. Mitchell L. Wise
Dr. David L. Meyer
Dr. William Gerwick
Dr. Nelio B. Barros
Drs. M.A.H. Peeters
Judith Bakker
Thijs W. de Boer
Dr. G.W.N.M van Moorsel
John C. Daal
Dr. Stuart A. Sandin
Annemarie Winkelhagen
Drs. Mark P. Snelder
Berber Van Beek
Dr. Eric de Ruyter van Steveninck
James D. Parrish
Drs. Dafne de Graaf
Dr. Jan Wattel
Dr. Cornelia Maier
C.L. Hazel
E. Rojer
Dr. W.E.Renkema
Dr. Aschwin Engelen
Dr.Jacqueline Y Miller
Drs. M. Jonker
Drs. L. Janga
A. C. Basilio
R.J.H. de Jong
Dr. Jessica R. Eberhard
Drs. M.D. van de Geest
Prof. Dr. S.E. Wendelaar Bonga
Dr. Ivan Nagelkerken
Dr. Kyle E. Harms
Dr. Sander Scheffers
Fructueso Edgar Wanga
Ing. Gerard Nieuwland
Dr. E.C. van der Hoeven
Drs. Pedro Frade
Dr. Bert W. Hoeksema
Adri Wiliams
Edfrim Reyna
Dr. Henry M. Reiswig
Dr. W.D. van Marken Lichtenbelt
Ir. Rene Severens
Florida Institute of Oceanography
Curacao
Royal NIOZ
Royal NIOZ
United States Department of Agriculture
University of California, La Jolla
Florida Atlantic University
Fudashon General Manuel Carlos Piar Gomez
Zoological Museum Amsterdam
USA
University of Cincinnati
University of California, San Diego
Mote Marine Laboratory
Radboud University
Curacao
University of California, San Diego
The Netherlands
Unesco - IHE
University of Hawaii
Radboud University
Royal NIOZ
Curacao
Curacao
The Netherlands
University of Florida
Curacao
Curacao
Curacao
The Netherlands
Louisiana State University
Netherlands
Radboud University
Radboud University
Louisiana State University
University of Duisburg
Curacao
Royal NIOZ
Netherlands
National Museum of Natural History, Naturalis
Fudashon Desaroyo Marie Pampun
Fudashon Desaroyo Marie Pampun
University of Victoria
Maastricht University
Netherlands
Appendices
5. Protest Letters
Dick Suen
Dr. Pieter Ketner
Bas Budel
Prof. Dr. Nicolas Polunin
Prof. Dr. Rolf P.M. Bak
Dr. Sophie Petit
Dr. George Thomson
S. Ruseler
Dr. A.M. Breeman
R.J. Bukle
Lynn Robertson
Prof. Dr. Alina M. Szmant
Drs. Marieke Verweij
Dr. Jeffrey Wells
Dr. M. Dorenbosch
Drs. W. Verberk
Drs. J. Vogels
Drs. Monique Grol
Ir. C. Huibers
Eefke Mollee
Pof. Dr. G. van der Velde
Dr. Joyce Lundberg
Dr. R.W.M. van Soest
Drs. W.J.M. Schouten
Harrie Verstappen
Dr. David A.T. Harper
Ronny Lunkvist
Curacao
Radboud University
International Society for Reef Studies
University of South Autralia
University of Liverpool, U.K.
University of Utrecht
USA
Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute
University of North Carolina/Wilmington
Radboud University
Cornell University
Radboud University
Radboud University
Radboud University
Radboud University
Radboud University
Radboud University
Radboud University
Carleton Universitry
The Netherlands
Curacao
University of Copenhagen, Denmark
Denmark
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Appendices
6. Sponsors and contributors
Adopt a tree!
° Mrs. Joke Curiel: 1 tree
° Mrs. Aiwa & Mr. Francois
van der Hoeven: 1 tree
° Mrs. Miriam Jonker: 1
tree
° Mrs. Liesbeth Voskuilen:
1 tree
° Mr. Joop Kusters: Kusters
Trading 3 trees
° Mr. Paul Torres: 1 tree
° Mr. David Blankhart: 1
tree
° Mr. Jo Eustatia: 1 tree
° Mrs. J. C. Bos: 1 tree
° Mrs. Hetty Braat: 1 tree
° Mr. Lionel Janga: 1 tree
° Mrs. Myrna Dovale: 1
tree
° Mrs. Diana Henriquez: 10
trees
° M. Dennert, IMD consult:
1 tree
° Mr. Victor Schellings: 2
trees
° Mr. Harry and Mrs. Cecilia
Jansen: 1 tree
° Ofelgo N.V. : 1 tree
° Mrs. Eliana Flores: 1 tree
° Notary office vd Plank: 1
tree
° Mrs. Olinda Schellings: 1
tree
Sponsors
• ING BANK
- Nafl.3700 for the production and publication of three new flora and fauna
brochures for the Christoffelpark.
- Nafl.2500 on a yearly basis for the general maintenance of tourist attractions
in the Christoffelpark
• Matutino Extra
- Two-weekly free publication of the Redu di Mondi radioprogram worksheets for
schools
- Free publication of events and activities
• DCNA
- Financial contribution for the production and airing of the Redu di Mondi radio
program, sea turtle tagging, Christoffelpark management
• Radio Z-86
- Hosting of the radioprogram Redu di Mondi with a substantial deduction of the
real airing costs
• Visiting scientists Teresa Iglesias, Dan Warren, Jennifer DeBose and Sean Lema
- donated pictures taken on our reefs while conducting research in Curacao for
Carmabi’s general education purposes. Thanks!
• Mermaid boat trips (Cor and Veronika Mons)
- free trips to Klein Curacao and infrastructural assistance with sea turtle
research. Thanks!
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