Maria Isabel Nava (Mabel)
Maria (Mabel) is originally from Venezuela but the island of Bonaire has been her home for 18 years. Since 2005, she has served as the Manager for Sea Turtle Conservation Bonaire (STCB). STCB is a non-profit organization based on Bonaire, an island of the Dutch Caribbean.
STCB’s mission is to ensure that Bonaire's sea turtles have a secure future and to connect people to sea turtle conservation in ways that inspire caring for nature. STCB is considered a model of excellence for sea turtle research and conservation in the region, working closely with WIDECAST, WWF-NL and the Dutch government, among others. The work of the organization is based on research and monitoring, public awareness, education and advocacy.
Mabel attained a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in psychology from Canyon College U.S.A and hold a Master of Science degree in Sustainable Development Coastal Management from the University of Cadiz. Her belief is that conservation of species is based on the protection of the environments on which we all depend; because of this she is very interested in interdisciplinary work and cooperation among countries and institutions.
I previously worked with youth programs and continue to involve youth in the monitoring work of STCB. I am also an experienced scuba diver who is strongly connected with the sea and of the firm view that everyone can make a difference.
STCB’s mission is to ensure that Bonaire's sea turtles have a secure future and to connect people to sea turtle conservation in ways that inspire caring for nature. STCB is considered a model of excellence for sea turtle research and conservation in the region, working closely with WIDECAST, WWF-NL and the Dutch government, among others. The work of the organization is based on research and monitoring, public awareness, education and advocacy.
Mabel attained a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in psychology from Canyon College U.S.A and hold a Master of Science degree in Sustainable Development Coastal Management from the University of Cadiz. Her belief is that conservation of species is based on the protection of the environments on which we all depend; because of this she is very interested in interdisciplinary work and cooperation among countries and institutions.
I previously worked with youth programs and continue to involve youth in the monitoring work of STCB. I am also an experienced scuba diver who is strongly connected with the sea and of the firm view that everyone can make a difference.