On Friday, July 22, WAO Gallery Cultural Center located in Altos de Chavón, formally opened the exhibition Under the Caribbean Sea | The Antillean Manatee in collaboration with the Foundation for Marine Studies FUNDEMAR. In this exhibition, guests are able to see the process and emotions of Pepe, Juanita, and Lupita experienced on their way […]
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WAO Gallery in Altos de Chavón presents the exhibition “Under the Caribbean Sea – The Antillean Manatee”
WAO Gallery & Cultural Center located in Altos de Chavón will inaugurate on July 22 the exhibition “Under the Caribbean Sea – The Antillean Manatee” in collaboration with the Dominican Foundation for Marine Studies (Fundemar). We are invited to immerse ourselves in the adventure back to the sea of Pepe, Juanita, and Lupita. And that, […]
Save the Date: 5th Lionfish Tournament in Bayahibe – Saturday Dec 10th!
On Saturday December 10th, the “Fundación Dominicana de Estudios Marinos” (Dominican Foundation for Marine Research), otherwise known as Fundemar, in conjunction with the La Romana – Bayahibe Tourism Cluster and the La Romana – Bayahibe Hotels Association, will celebrate the 5th annual Lionfish Tournament. With the aim of organizing a massive Lionfish capture, it promotes its consumption […]
Fundemar Needs our Help for Coral Conservation and Restoration!
Seas and oceans occupy about 71% of the Earth’s surface. This is where life started on our planet millions of years ago. Our Dominican marine ecosystem is truly unique. Coral reefs and rich marine life have been attracting tourists and scuba divers from all over the world. Unfortunately within the past 50 years, seas and […]
Lionfish Galore at Bayahibe’s Annual Tournament!
On Saturday December 12th, the 4th Annual Lionfish Tournament was held with the aim of encouraging the capture and consumption of this invasive species that threatens the Dominican Republic’s marine ecosystems.
4th Annual Lionfish Tournament
FUNDEMAR, an organization dedicated to the promotion of the sustainable use of marine resources and ecosystems, is inviting fishermen around the area to the 4th Annual Lionfish Tournament, which will take place on Saturday, December 12th in the fishing town of Bayahibe.
Manatees, parrots, and turtles need your help!
Casa de Campo and La Romana Bayahibe’s charm not only attracts thousands of people every year, it’s also one of the favorite places for many other animal species. Recently we shared 10 awesome marine animals that inhabit our shores, and this time we share with you 3 species that live close by which are in danger […]
3rd annual lionfish fishing tournament
On Saturday December 13th, the third annual lionfish fishing tournament took place, an event organized by the Fundación Dominicana de Estudios Marinos (FUNDEMAR) with the support of numerous sponsors, the Bayahibe community, the Hotels Association and the La Romana -Bayahibe Tourism Cluster. Like the previous tournaments, the event focussed on the capture of lionfish, an […]
Reminder! Bayahibe lionfish hunt this Saturday!
Just a quick reminder, in case you forgot about this very important event. This Saturday December 13th, come and support Fundemar’s 3rd Annual Lionfish Tournament, and stop the spread of this invasive species of fish!
Orca whales spotted at Saona Island
Earlier this week, Alido Luis Báez of FUNDEMAR (The Dominican Foundation for Marine Research) based in Bayahibe, spotted 2 orcas in the waters off of Saona Island.
Save the date: 3rd Annual Lionfish Tournament
Save the date! Support Fundemar’s 3rd Annual Lionfish Tournament on the 13th of December, and stop the spread of this invasive species of fish!