DESCRIPTION |
Caves in Bonaire are relatively unexplored and non-documented, with the exception of a few ones. These caves are frequently visited by tourists and locals and receive a significant impact due improper caving procedures or lack of coordination. The Bonaire Dry Cave Guide Certification Course aims to solve this problem, by providing quality training for cave guides, and by developing a management framework that ensure the conservation of the caves by correct, professional, safe and coordinated usage. |
COORDINATOR |
Alejandro Gutiérrez exploration@caribss.org |
TIMEFRAME |
Ongoing |
FUNDING STATUS |
Funds Approved |
FUNDERS |
Dutch Government |
PARTNERS |
Dutch Government Openbaar Lichaam Bonaire WILDCONSCIENCE B.V. |
GOALS |
> To train cave guides on adequate emergency response protocols. > To enhance the visitors experience. > To train cave guides in proper caving techniques, equipment and safety procedures. > To develop environmental awareness and sustainable caving activities. > To create a certified cave guides database that can be consulted by the users. |