Research Institute

FEATURES
Faunistically interesting region
Insular fringing reef systems, marine park of
representative marine ecosystems in wider
Caribbean and much existing historic reference
information.
Reliable infrastructure and technology
Dependable power and water supply. Basic
electronic and technical services locally available.
Personal safety
Low on tropical diseases. Low hurricane risk.
Western culture and legal system
Leisure and recreation
Historic World Heritage site Willemstad, dutyfree shopping, restaurants and nightlife, water
sports, museums, nature parks, historical Dutch
architecture and sight-seeing.
The CARMABI Foundation was founded in 1955
as the Caribbean Marine Biological Institute. In
addition to conducting and supporting biological
research, the organization plays a major role in
advising government and other organizations on
the sustainable use of natural resources.
Aside from providing scientific visitors basic
waterfront lodging and laboratory facilities,
CARMABI also collaborates with foreign and
local academic partners to organize courses and
workshops.
Under its national parks program CARMABI also
manages several protected areas (such as the 2000
hectare Christoffelpark and 10 km long coastal
Shete Boka Park) and runs an educational program
for local schoolchildren.
CARMABI was initially supported through
Dutch development funding, and later by the
Island Government of Curaçao and the Central
Government of the Netherlands Antilles.
To fund its work today, CARMABI generates
increasingly more of its income from visitor fees,
scientific consultancy, park entrance fees and
nature related activities.
Research Institute
Research facilities
Lodging
Fieldwork opportunities
Christoffelpark and
Christoffel mountain
Island Features
Carmabi headquarters
Caribbean Research & Management of Biodiversity
(CARMABI foundation)
Piscaderabaai z/n
P.O. Box 2090
Willemstad
Curaçao, Netherlands Antilles
Tel: +5999 462-4242
Fax: +5999 462-7680
Dr. M.J.A. Vermeij
Scientific program coordinator
Email: m.vermeij@carmabi.org
Website: www.carmabi.org
History
Dr. A.O. Debrot, Director
Email: adebrot@cura.net
Rates & contact information
www.carmabi.org
Curaçao, Dutch Caribbean
CARMABI
The CARMABI Foundation offers basic facilities
and support for research in tropical marine and
terrestrial environments on the Dutch Caribbean
island of Curaçao. There are daily direct flights from
Miami, Amsterdam and Caracas.
Reefs are accessible from shore and Curaçao lies
outside the Caribbean hurricane belt.
RATES
FACILITIES
Lodging
A total of 26 people can stay at CARMABI simultaneously in single, double and multiple person rooms
with 3 shared kitchens and 6 shared bathrooms.
Laboratory
Wet lab with running sea water and several tanks:
5m x 10m. Dry lab, bench space 26.5 meters.
Presentation/ meeting room
The presentation room can also be used for workshops and courses. Room for 25-30 persons.
Subject
Units
US$
Naf.
Accommodations*
per person/ per day
25.00
45.00
Laboratory and aquaria
per group**/ per day
25.00
45.00
Study and internet room
per group**/ per day
10.00
18.00
General use of facilities (for offsite visitors only)
per group**/ per day
25.00
45.00
Boat 21’-23’ (incl.captain/ excl.
fuel & oil)
Half day (up to 4 hours)
50.00
90.00
Full day (up to 8 hours)
90.00
162.00
Boat 15’(incl.captain/ excl. fuel
& oil)
Half day (up to 4 hours)
40.00
72.00
Full day (up to 8 hours)
75.00
135.00
Boat 15’- self use
Half day (up to 4 hours)
30.00
55.00
Full day (up to 8 hours)
55.00
100.00
Half day
50.00
90.00
Full day
80.00
144.00
Per group (1 to 5 people)
300.00
600.00
Dive assistance
Reservation Deposit
Diving and Fieldwork
Storage room for dive equipment. Equipment can
be rented at the diveshop right next to CARMABI.
One 21-ft Boston Whaler, one 15-ft Boston Whaler
and two 13-ft Boston Whalers.
An oceanic island in the crystal blue waters of the
southern Caribbean, Curaçao offers a variety of
highly accessible natural environments such as
steep fringing reefs. sea grass beds, mangroves,
deep pelagic waters, and a variety of terrestrial
semi-arid habitats and geological formations.
Research equipment and instruments
Includes microscopes, binoculars, scales, water
distiller, centrifuge, drying ovens and basic chemical
supplies.
Library and collections
Library with large number of scientific major journals. Historic scientific reference literature is available in the library. Xerox copier available.
Special requests
CARMABI staff is glad to assist you in applying for
collecting and export permits, in forwarding field
samples and in helping you to meet any other
needs you might have.
* 1-4 persons per room based on availability
** Group= 1 to 5 people
*** For group (>5 persons) & long term (>2 wk) rates: contact Mark Vermeij
(M.vermeij@carmabi.org)