Carmabi Foundation Exclusive

The foundation operates through four primary pillars to protect the island's natural heritage: Carmabi: Home

72 hours before your tour, you must attend a 45-minute "Code of Conduct" lecture at the Carmabi HQ in Willemstad. You will sign a document agreeing to fines if you touch coral, feed animals, or deviate from the guide.

The Carmabi experience is grounded in serious purpose. The foundation's work spans four key pillars, and an exclusive visit offers a window into each one.

Tours are often led by, or developed with, environmental professionals and scientists. carmabi foundation exclusive

Research conducted at CARMABI directly influences Caribbean-wide conservation strategies, making their findings exclusive and vital to the region. 2. Managing Curaçao’s Natural Heritage

There is a paradox in travel: How can "exclusive" access be good for conservation? Isn't it elitist?

Since 2018, CARMABI has supported international education, allowing students worldwide to virtually visit the research station and learn from scientists. Why Choose a Carmabi Foundation Exclusive Tour? The foundation operates through four primary pillars to

Carmabi facilitates the successful cultivation of coral larvae in conjunction with partners like SECORE International. Exclusive donors and partners can participate in private outplanting events, physically placing new corals onto the reef with the guidance of Carmabi’s marine biologists—a true once-in-a-lifetime conservation experience.

Providing data-driven counsel to government bodies regarding sustainable development and environmental policy.

Their work, often conducted in partnership with organizations like SECORE (SExual COral REproduction), focuses on urgent conservation issues, such as coral reef restoration and identifying new marine species. The foundation's work spans four key pillars, and

Thousands of local students visit Christoffel Park and the marine station annually. Through interactive exhibits, guided nature hikes, and hands-on laboratory experiences, CARMABI introduces youth to ecological concepts early. By fostering an emotional and intellectual connection to the island's natural heritage, the foundation is actively cultivating the next generation of Caribbean scientists and conservationists. The Modern Eco-Station: A Model for Regional Conservation

As the sun sets over Mount Christoffel (the highest point in the Dutch Caribbean), the park empties of tourists. The Carmabi Foundation Exclusive Night Safari begins. With a researcher-led team, you travel in an open-air vehicle to the "Outdoor Laboratory."

CARMABI offers deep-access opportunities for those dedicated to science and conservation: International Research Field Station

General park admission does not include the exclusives mentioned above. For private tours or special research visits, you must send a direct email. Contact (m.vermeij@carmabi.org) for research station reservations, or use the general info@mangrovepark.org for VIP park tours.