Carmabi research station
The Caribbean Research and Management of Biodiversity (CARMABI) manages several national parks and is a non-profit foundation on the island of Curacao in the Dutch Caribbean. They also manage several national parks. Carmabi was founded in 1955 as a marine research institute. Now the organization has 4 pillars including: Marine and Terrestrial Research, Park Management, Nature and Environmental Education and Consultancy.
Carmabi is all about nature! In 1955 they started as Marine Research Institute and have since expanded various research and educational activities widely! On Curacao, they manage three national parks: The Christoffel National Park; the largest national park on the island, an important sea turtle nesting area: Shete Boka National Park and the Curacao Marine Park, where they protect the reef and conduct scientific marine research to make a difference in restoring our coral reef.
They are excited to announce that another park will soon be added to their management! The Curacao Reef Mangrove Park.
In addition to marine research, the team also conducts terrestrial research on the island and in the national parks to better understand nature.
Carmabi finds it crucial to share their findings with visitors to the island and with the people of Curacao. Through the various educational programs and activities, they strive to involve local youth in nature and all its beauty. Strive to involve local youth in nature and all its beauty.
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