The Marine Park includes all the waters surrounding Bonaire and Klein Bonaire, from the high-tide mark to 60 meters (200 feet) of depth. This is an area of about 27 km² (6672 acres) and includes the coral reef, sea grass and mangroves.

The Bonaire National Marine Park was established in 1979. The marine park protects 2,700 hectares of coral reefs, seagrass beds and mangrove forests. Seventy-five IUCN Red List critically endangered, endangered or vulnerable species, and 15 CITES Appendix I species, are recorded in the marine park. The marine park

It provides safe habitat for several endemic and endangered species of Bonaire such as parrots, flamingos, parakeets, iguanas and many other species of birds and reptiles. The beaches inside the park are an important nesting ground for all four species of sea turtles found in the Caribbean.

Welcome to the captivating underwater realm of Bonaire’s National Marine Park, where the enchanting beauty of the ocean meets a commitment to preservation. To ensure a harmonious coexistence between divers and the fragile marine ecosystem, we kindly ask you to adhere to the following guidelines.

All rules and regulations mentioned are applicable to the Bonaire National Marine Park (BNMP). BNMP consists of all light blue waters surrounding Bonaire (75m from shore).

The management of Klein Bonaire was assigned to the Bonaire National Marine Park; thus, Klein Bonaire may be the only terrestrial area in the world which is managed by a Marine Park. The flora of Klein Bonaire has undergone severe degradation in …

All businesses operating commercially within the Marine Park must obtain an operating permit through the Public Entity Bonaire (OLB). For more information, please see Articles 28 and 29 of the Island Decision Underwater Park Bonaire.

Bonaire National Marine Park is a model of its kind in the Caribbean, protecting the marine environment while maximizing appropriate levels of recreation and commercial use. Marine park staff maintain around 100 public moorings, conduct scientific research, pro- vide information to users, monitor human and natural

Did you know that the sea surrounding Bonaire is a protected Marine Park. In order to use the Marine park for any activity or sport, it is required by law to pay the nature fee. You can also visit the Washington Slagbaai National Park and enjoy Bonaire's beautiful nature on land and in …

The Stinapa Bonaire nature fee is mandatory for all users of the Bonaire National Marine Park and the Washington Slagbaai National Park. Valid per calendar year JAN-DEC