The Nature Foundation is a non-profit organisation located on the island of St. Maarten in the heart of the Caribbean. The foundation aims to preserve and enhance the natural environment of St. Maarten for generations to come.

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Preserving our Environment

The St. Maarten Man of War Shoal National Marine Park is managed by The Nature Foundation, the only designated nature park area of the island and we maintain its 30+ dive sites.

To register your boat to enter the marine park and use the dive site moorings download the Mooring and Boat Registration Form below.

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Research and Monitoring

From sea turtle conservation to water quality testing. The Nature Foundation runs various research and monitoring projects on St. Maarten throughout the year.

Education and Awareness

We actively promote environmental awareness in the community and teach the value of nature in local schools, culminating with “Shark Week”.

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You can help protect St. Maarten’s nature by donating to the Nature Foundation. We welcome, and depend on, the financial support of people like you. Eco-Bracelets are now available for Order! For only US$10 you can have your own Eco-Bracelet. Follow the button below for more info:

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Education

The Nature Foundation, in a continued effort to educate the youth on conservation issues and stress the important role they play in the future of nature conservation on this island, established the Snorkel Club program with the aim of introducing youngsters to the ocean through the teaching of snorkeling skills and marine conservation.

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Preservation

Despite being only 16 square miles (42 square km) in land area, St. Maarten has stunning natural profiles that continue to inspire breath-taking moments of visual perception.

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Research

Nature Foundation has spearheaded a number of projects over the years and is also presently active in various activities that help to promote environmental awareness in the community and conserve our fragile marine life.

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We were fortunate enough to spend some time with the St Maarten Nature Foundation last week. The whole crew is dedicated to our oceans and the health of the planet, they provide outreach classes, reef protection, science-driven innovations in regenerating corals and post-Irma ever continuing clean up. If you happen to be lucky enough to visit their beautiful island go see them, volunteer some of your time and give up whatever amount of monies you can, any and all of this will go towards a great crew working to keep our oceans alive and strong.

Kyr Boyea

I’ve seen in the past videos of the work that the foundation has done to help protect the environment. Thanks to all who works to protect our island, especially after hurricane Irma. Thank you.

Valder Peack