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Press Release:  70 Years of Carmabi: From Marine Lab to Leading Knowledge Center in the Caribbean

WILLEMSTAD – On May 29, the Caribbean Research and Management of Biodiversity Foundation (Carmabi) celebrated its 70th anniversary. During a festive evening at the organization’s headquarters, employees, researchers, volunteers, and (inter)national partners came together to reflect on an impressive journey: from a modest marine laboratory to a regionally recognized center for nature research, education, and conservation.

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Press Release:  Time for Action: International Sargassum Workshop Held in Curaçao

Willemstad – Scientists, students, government representatives, fishermen, and other stakeholders gathered this month in Curaçao to share one clear message: we now know enough about Sargassum – it is time to take real action.

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Press Release: Many and Diverse Groups Participate in Successful Coral Rearing Program

WILLEMSTAD – Last week, another coral rearing program was hosted at the CARMABI Foundation in Piscadera, organized by SECORE International in collaboration with local foundations REACT and Reef Renewal Foundation Curaçao, The DiveShop, and CARMABI itself. This partnership provided local youth, NGOs, and participants from the Bahamas, Bonaire, St. Croix/USVI, Colombia, Trinidad & Tobago, and Honduras with the opportunity to learn about coral larvae cultivation techniques developed in Curaçao by SECORE and CARMABI, and how these techniques can be used for research and coral reef restoration.

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Press Release:  Carmabi Joins International Call: Science as a Guiding Principle for Ocean Protection

Willemstad, June 6, 2025 – The Carmabi Foundation endorses the “Science for Ocean Action” manifesto, presented this week during the One Ocean Science Congress in Nice. The manifesto, drafted by hundreds of international scientists, will be presented to the delegations attending the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference, also taking place in Nice next week. The document emphasizes that scientific knowledge about the state of the ocean is widely available, and that what is urgently needed now is political courage to turn that knowledge into decisive action.

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Press Release:  New Tour at Curaçao Rif Mangrove Park Brings the Island’s Underwater World to Life

WILLEMSTAD –  In celebration of the introduction of the new Caribbean guilder currency, Carmabi is launching a unique interactive exhibition at the Curaçao Rif Mangrove Park. The exhibition highlights the fascinating plants and animals from Curaçao’s underwater world featured on the newly introduced banknotes.

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Press Release: Carmabi Opens Historic Blacksmith Workshop at Savonet Museum and Seeks Blacksmiths

WILLEMSTAD – Carmabi is taking a new step in preserving Curaçao’s cultural heritage with the opening of a historic blacksmith workshop at the Savonet Museum.  Thanks to a recently acquired inventory, the old blacksmith shop of Landhuis Savonet is being brought back to life. This initiative offers both tourists and locals a unique opportunity to experience a craft that once played a vital role in the local community.

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Press Release: Seru Largu National Park trains a new generation of guides through successful masterclasses

WILLEMSTAD – As part of Project Salu, an initiative by Carmabi funded by the Dutch Fund for Cultural Participation, Seru Largu National Park has successfully hosted several masterclasses.

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Press Release: Coca-Cola donates recycling bin to Carmabi: Working together for a cleaner Curaçao

WILLEMSTAD – Carmabi and Coca-Cola have joined forces to promote a cleaner and more sustainable Curaçao. On Friday, December 13, the official handover of a new recycling bin took place at Savonet, located within Christoffel National Park.

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Press Release: One in three coral species in Curaçao threatened with extinction

WILLEMSTAD – During the United Nations Climate Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, the new Red List of Threatened Species was unveiled. The previous list was last presented in 2008. Over recent years, information on all 892 reef-building coral species worldwide has been re-evaluated to determine whether their survival status has improved or worsened. This evaluation was conducted by a global group of coral experts, including researchers from CARMABI. All 66 coral species found in the Caribbean are also present around Curaçao, and of these, 19 are now so critically endangered that they are at risk of extinction throughout the Caribbean region.

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Press release: New flamingo tower opens in Seru Largu National Park for optimal flamingo observation

WILLEMSTAD – Carmabi is proud to announce the completion of the Flamingo Tower, a new observation tower in Seru Largu National Park. This newest park managed by Carmabi offers visitors a unique opportunity to observe the stunning flamingos up close, without disturbing their natural habitat.

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Press release: Celebrate Dia di Sabaneta on Sunday, September 29, at Christoffelpark

Speakers from all over the world will join our experts to give inspiring talks on various topics. Stay on top of the latest business management trends & technologies

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Press release: Carmabi Education develops new lesson material about iguanas

WILLEMSTAD – The Nature and Environmental Education (NME) department of Carmabi has launched a new lesson series about iguanas for secondary education.

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Press release: Minister Van Heydoorn explores innovative nature and research projects at Carmabi

WILLEMSTAD – On Tuesday, August 27, 2024, the Minister of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports (OWCS), Mr. Sithree van Heydoorn, paid a productive working visit to the Caribbean Research and Management of Biodiversity (Carmabi) in Curaçao. The visit focused on strengthening scientific collaborations and promoting education and nature conservation on the island.

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