Ongoing Projects

Bonaire Caves & Karst - Nature Reserve

This project aims to significantly improve the protection and management of the Bonaire Cave System and the optimization of the current situation for all cave users.

Please, fill the form out with your details and press the “Submit” button.

Payment Details:

for Dutch Caribbean Residents:

Caribbean Speleological Society Association
Address:
Kaya Platina 42. Bonaire, Dutch Caribbean.
Bank details:
Maduro & Curiel Bank (Bonaire): 41203209
SWIFT: MCBKBQBN

for NON-Dutch Caribbean Residents:

Please use our online system to make your payment.

Individuals fee: 25 USD
Organizations fee: 100 USD

Please, indicate your full name/organization name on the bank transfer reference.
We will send you a confirmation mail once the payment is received.

Email: members@caribss.org

January 9th, 2017

After careful evaluation of the advantages and the risks of unauthorized cave exploring and documenting activities on Bonaire executed by individuals and/or organizations without any kind of government, CARIBBS’s official position is against the continuation of such activities. It is very clear to our society that at this point in time the risks greatly outweigh the benefits.

Considering the magnitude of the natural and cultural values of our caves and the fragility of these values, before such activities can take place, a minimum requirement of conditions must be met.

Among others, these conditions include government involvement, a (complete and approved) written strategic plan with very clear goals and objectives (preferably non-profit), leadership and involvement in the project by local people, proof of qualifications by the people involved and adequate management of communications, especially through social media.

At CARIBSS, we are working hard to obtain that kind of organization and management for the caves of our island.

January 9th, 2017

Considering the magnitude of the natural and cultural values of our caves and the fragility of these values, before such activities can take place, a minimum requirement of conditions must be met.

At CARIBSS, we are working hard to obtain that kind of organization and management for the caves of our island.