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Carmabi-Annual-Report-2008.Pdf Caribbean Research and Management of Biodiversity Annual report 2008 Gescande persberichten 2 Carmabi annual report 2008 Carmabi annual report 2008 3 Carmabi Annual Report 2008 ©Carmabi foundation Design and lay-out: Michelle da Costa Gomez P.O. Box 2090 Curaçao, Neth. Antilles Phone: (5999) 462-4242 Fax: (5999) 462-7680 Email: [email protected] Website: www.carmabi.org Editors: Dr. M. Vermeij Dr. A.O. Debrot Ing. M. da Costa Gomez Photo’s by: - M. da Costa Gomez Photos on front page: - L. Pors - French angelfish, Pomacanthus( paru); Photo taken by Mark Vermeij. - M. Vermeij - K. van Batenburg - Curaçao white tailed deer, (Odocoileus virginanius curassavicus); - A. Debrot Photo taken at Christoffelpark by Michelle da Costa Gomez. - K. Marhaver - J. de Freitas Photo on next page: - Linda McCallum - Mating Sepioteuthis sepioidea; Photo taken by Mark Vermeij - Esther Stuij - Amrita de Vries 4 Carmabi annual report 2008 4 Carmabi annual report 2008 Carmabi annual report 2008 5 Contents Our Commissioner speaks 8 2.6.8 Long term monitoring of reef 19 3.3 Overview of activities and events in 28 communities on Bonaire and 2008 Curaçao, Netherlands Antilles From our board 9 3.4 Visitor Statistics 2008 29 2.6.9 Determination of biological and non- 20 3.5 Adop-A-Tree program 29 biological factors driving MPA 3.6 Christoffelpark upgrading 30 Letter from the Prime Minister of the 10 success Netherlands Antilles 3.6.1 1-hour Pickup Safari 30 2.6.10 Three new plant records for the 21 Dutch Caribbean and Bonaire 3.6.2 Toyota Landcruiser 30 C1- General Information 11 New directory finds almost half 22 3.6.3 Annual memberships 31 Caribbean IBAs lack protection 3.7 Christoffel shop 31 C2- Science Department 12 2.7 Scientific presentations 23 3.8 PR & Marketing 32 2.1 Visiting Scientists 12 2.7.1 Dietary and biological aspects of a cat 23 3.8.1 New visitor video & marketing video 32 2.2 Scientific publications 13 population (Felis Catus) in the 3.8.2 Activity map 32 2.3 Free advice, public service and 13 Christoffelpark 3.8.3 Marketing plan 32 consultation 2.7.2 Coral spawning 2008 24 3.8.4 Tour operators 33 2.4 Academic Program 13 2.7.3 What coral spawning teaches us about 24 3.8.5 Ads and mailings 33 the future of Curaçao’s reefs 2.5 Research and outreach 14 3.8.6 Other efforts 33 2.8 Presentations by CARMABI to other 24 2 2.6 Selected research projects 15 3.9 Maintenance 34 parties/ organisations 2.6.1 Dutch Caribbean Biodiversity 16 3.9.1 Roads and trails 34 Database 2.8.1 Presentations by CARMABI to the 24 Island Council and other 3.9.2 Signs and picnic tables 34 2.6.2 Research on the effects of microbes 16 organisations of Bonaire 3.9.3 Wild bees 34 on coral recruitment 2.8.2 Conference of Maritime Management 25 3.10 Wildlife management 34 2.6.3 Development of the Web-based flora 16 5-6 March 3.10.1 White-tailed deer 34 of Curaçao 2.8.3 Tourism Summit 2008, 20-21 25 3.11 Sponsors 35 2.6.4 Island biogeography of Caribbean 17 November coral reef fish 3.12 DCNA Management Success 35 2.9 Research: Long term developments 26 2.6.5 Coral reef fish and benthic 17 3.13 Basic Life Support Training 36 community structure of Bonaire and 3.14 Interns and volunteers 36 Curaçao, Netherlands Antilles C3- Christoffel Park 27 3.15 Miscellaneous 36 2.6.6 Indigenous trees of Bonaire 18 3.1 30th Anniversary 27 3.15.1 Stichting DOEN visits 36 2.6.7 Conservation status of Caribbean 19 3.1.1 Celebration activities 27 Christoffelpark coot (Fulica caribaea) in the 3.1.2 Open House 27 3.15.2 Funny moments 36 Netherlands Antilles and other parts 3.1.3 Historic information 27 of the Caribbean 3.2 Management 28 C4- Small Conservation Area Management 38 6 Carmabi annual report 2008 Contents 4.1 Conservation area of the lagoon of Jan 38 6.8.3 Pacific Lionfish 48 9.6 Website www.carmabi.org 58 Thiel 6.9 Quick Scan on the effects of hurricane 48 9.7 [email protected] & mailinglist 58 4.1.1 Consortium pledges CARMABI 38 Omar 9.8 Advertisement 59 Naf.100 thousand per year to cover 9.9 Newspapers 59 management costs C7- Clear Water Challenge 2008 51 9.10 30th anniversary celebration 59 4.1.2 Research 38 7.1 Kids & Adult Challenge 51 Christoffelpark 4.2 Conservation area of Daaibooi 39 7.2 Marine Park and Visitor Center approved 51 9.11 Open House Marine Park Visitor 59 4.2.1 Cooperation from CTB and DOW 39 launched Center 4.3 Shete Boka National Park 40 9.12 Newsletters 60 4.3.1 Repairs, monitoring, research and 40 C8- Environmental Education 53 9.13 Radio visits 60 sponsoring 8.1 Target Groups 53 9.14 Expedition Paradise publications 60 4.3.2 Help from the Antillean section of 41 8.2 Educational programs and projects for 53 9.15 Posters and ads 60 the Royal Dutch Marines schools 9.16 Flyers and leaflets 60 4.4 Hato Caves 41 8.3 Subscriptions 55 9.17 Stand at Living 2008 61 8.4 Joint efforts FMS and CARMABI to 53 C5- Savonet Museum 43 produce a second book for schools C10- Library 62 5.1 Restoration phase 43 8.5 New methods for Foundation Based 55 5.2 Implementation of the museum 43 Education C11- Comings & goings 63 5.3 Dance art for Museum Savonet 44 8.6 New info sheets sponsored by Banco di 55 Caribe 11.1 Passing away of Dr. Lipke 63 5.4 Planning 44 Holthuis 11.2 Visit by Jan and Mieke Voskens 63 C6- Marine Nature Management 46 C9- PR & Marketing 56 9.1 Wendel Girigori Change Award 56 6.1 Official opening Marine Park Visitor 46 C12- Committees & work relations 64 Center 9.2 Chata Appreciation Award 56 12.1 DCNA 64 6.2 Mangrove Eco Kayak Trips 46 9.3 Colá Debrot Prize 56 12.2 Green Team 68 6.3 Presentations 46 9.4 Press Releases 57 6.4 Reef Clean-ups 46 9.5 Press conferences 57 C13- Sponsors 69 6.5 Open House on November 29th 47 9.5.1 Press Conference April 15 at 57 6.6 Clear Water Kids Club 47 Carmabi’s premises to present Appendix I Publications & reports 6.7 Volunteer scientist Kate Wilson 47 annual report Appendix II Free advice, public service 6.8 Public information and outreach 48 9.5.2 Organizations to which the annual 58 was presented afterwards & consultation 6.8.1 Jellyfish 48 9.5.3 Appearance in the radio program 58 Appendix III Board and Personnel 6.8.2 Sharks 48 Perspektiva of Radio Z-86 Carmabi annual report 2008 Carmabi annual report 2008 7 Our Commissioner speaks When reading this annual report it becomes evident that Carmabi has more than earned its stripes, and has an important and lasting roll to fulfill in nature management, education and sustainable development for our island nation of Curaçao. The work reported on, bears testimony to the fact that Carmabi is a well-connected, trusted, respected, productive and highly appreciated institute, that enjoys broad support. More importantly, it also shows how good things may best be achieved by working together! I compliment Carmabi that, notwithstanding all the limitations and restrictions under which it operates, it was able to achieve so many important results and milestones. Therefore, as the Commissioner of Carmabi, it has been a pleasure for me to provide my essential support to many important projects that the foundation has developed. I thank the board and personnel for their hard labor. I also thank the various funding agencies, sponsors and volunteers for their much needed support. Special thanks are due to the Dutch government and USONA for their generous funding. I look forward to helping Carmabi achieve even more important projects for País Kòrsou in 2009, and call on others to do the same. Anthony Godett Commissioner of Infrastructure and Public Transportation 8 Carmabi annual report 2008 Carmabi annual report 2008 From the board Over the years, Carmabi Foundation staff developed an unique mangrove eco-kayak tours. Guests of honor were We commend the Commissioner of Infrastructure, extensive and highly appreciated local and international Deputy Governor of Curaçao Mrs. Maghali Jacoba, Mrs. Planning, Nature and Agriculture for his important role in support and collaboration network. This is very important Marilyn Alcalá-Wallé, Commissioner of Education, and resolving this complicated matter. to the organization. Commissioner Eugène Ruggenaath of Economic Affairs. Therefore, the Board of Directors wishes to start out Same as in the years before, 2008 also brought by wishing all our friends, associates, and partners in Throughout the year, the Dutch development-funded diminishing government subsidies. These public funds, research and nature a happy and prosperous 2009. In restoration project involving the Savonet plantation house earmarked for nature conservation, are essential if we this year, as ever, we hope to maintain contacts and complex in the Christoffel Park and the Savonet Museum, are to maintain the difference between strategic nature collaboration with all our partners in a mutually beneficial progressed towards its opening in 2009, integrating management and piecemeal mending after-the-facts. way. If the past is indeed the best presage of the future, natural and cultural heritage. Aware of its mission and responsibility as appointed by working together in 2009 we will accomplish even As for projects with a long-term strategic importance trustee of our nature reserves, Carmabi seeks to both more and greater things for Curaçao and its sister islands we should mention the approval of funding for the cut costs to a most efficient level and generate alternate than we already did in 2008! Curaçao Marine Park Management and Visitor Center, funds and sponsoring.
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