STENEPA: Anoles and hermit crabs survey in Sint Eustatius Quill National Park.

Datum & tijd: 1-2-2025 - 1-2-2026

This project is part of a major land restoration effort and aims to enrich the database of the population of native reptiles such as Anolis bimaculata and Anolis schwartzi, and hermit crabs inhabiting the Quill National Park. Based on an established protocol, the distance sampling surveys aim to assess the effect of fencing on the recovery of biodiversity in selected sites. Baseline surveys have been conducted during late winter / early spring 2024, and the first replicates have been carried out in the beginning of 2025. Frequent and periodic surveys are requested to monitor and evaluate the current situation, and they are fundamental for providing feedback on the current land restoration and habitat protection efforts.

Organisation: STENEPA (https://statiapark.org/)
Contact: volunteer@statiapark.org
Location: Sint Eustatius
Period: Anytime – long-term project 
Requirements: Fieldwork; academic background on reptiles is a plus; hiking in remote areas; independent work (HBO/MASTER)