News
Nature Foundation expands support for Sint Maarten’s fisheries sector through training and collaboration
8th October 2026
Following the conclusion of its first session of a fisheries incentive program in 2025, which compensated artisanal fishers with equipment and services, the […]
Dog attacks, dug-out nests, and selfies: Sint Maarten hopes for a more respectful sea turtle nesting season in 2026
21st August 2026
Following multiple incidents of serious disturbance to sea turtles in Sint Maarten during the 2025 nesting season, the Nature Foundation is asking residents […]
First island-wide assessment of Saint Martin’s iconic Pope’s head cactus completed
31st July 2026
Saint Martin’s iconic Pope’s head cactus (Melocactus intortus) is the focus of the first jointly developed conservation project between the Nature Foundation Sint […]
Community invited to celebrate local sharks and rays during festival
7th July 2026
Residents and visitors are invited to join “Shark and Ray Discovery Day,” a Shark Week 2026 community event dedicated to raising awareness about […]
New biosecurity initiative launched by Nature Foundation and Ministry of Justice
29th June 2026
The Nature Foundation Sint Maarten and the Ministry of Justice have launched the Protection through Biosecurity Project: A Strategic Initiative for Sint Maarten […]
Nature Foundation Sint Maarten transitions to two-tier governance structure
8th June 2026
PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten, 03 June 2026 – The Nature Foundation Sint Maarten (NFSXM) has formally transitioned from a one-tier (managing) board structure to […]
Survey seeks input from residents and tourists on sargassum impacts
19th May 2026
The Nature Foundation Sint Maarten has launched a public survey to gather essential data on the impacts of sargassum seaweed on Sint Maarten. […]
Ongoing coastal development plans continue to threaten St. Maarten’s nature and access
20th April 2026
The Nature Foundation Sint Maarten is once again voicing its concerns for environmental conservation and public access on the island, following recent news […]
Nature Foundation urges the EU to scale up overseas biodiversity funding at OCTA Ministerial Conference
14th April 2026
The Nature Foundation Sint Maarten, a local environmental conservation non-profit, was among a small group of delegates at the high-level OCTA Ministerial Conference […]
2026 Biodiversity Fest: A Weekend of Nature, Discovery, and Conservation
24th March 2026
We are very excited to announce the official dates for the Nature Foundation 2026 Sint Maarten Biodiversity Fest, taking place on April 25 […]
