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Welcome to Caribbean Footprint!

This site is dedicated to the natural and historical heritage of the Caribbean region. For years we have felt the need to illuminate these elements which define our unique identities. It is our dearest wish, that you - our readers - will be inspired by our work in ways that will result in proactive conservation efforts. Only by joining forces we can work towards a healthy and stable future!
We wholeheartedly welcome comments, just scroll down. For 'private' questions or remarks, do not hesitate to use the form in the Contact us page!

Your hosts:

Leon PorsLeon Pors is a geologist who, instead of working for an oil or ore company, opted for a career in wildlife conservation and environmental education. He has been in this field for over 20 years. One of his passions is wildlife photography, and through his images he wants to share his love and respect for nature with the world. Leon is the director of the Curacao Footprint Foundation.

Michelle da Costa GomezMichelle da Costa Gomez has a background in biology and worked for over 10 years in environmental education. In may 2011 she decided to end a 6 year wildlife conservation responsibility as manager of the Christoffelpark on Curacao. Her new challenge in life is assisting small companies and NGOs with setting up their communication and education strategies, through her new company: Curassavica.

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  1. Mauritza says:
    January 9, 2012 at 11:37 am

    Thank you so much for this interesting website. Loved the beautiful pictures.

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  2. Ron Gomes Casseres says:
    January 3, 2012 at 1:15 pm

    Very impressive contents – both text and pictures. Congratulations to you both !

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  3. carola sjoer says:
    December 14, 2011 at 1:59 pm

    Very interesting articles, love your magazine! Keep up the good work.

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  4. asyla ten holt says:
    December 7, 2011 at 8:15 pm

    all best with new challenge.

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  5. ishak says:
    November 28, 2011 at 5:53 am

    Good job Guys,
    and good work

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    • Leon Pors Leon Pors says:
      November 28, 2011 at 10:43 pm

      Thanks a million for your heart warming comments. I’m really glad our audience gets more diverse by the day! By appreciating and caring we may trigger and keep alive the all-important ‘back to nature’ transition.

      Reply
  6. Christl says:
    November 18, 2011 at 1:33 am

    Good job you guys!
    Keep up the good work.

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  7. Rose Mari Sling says:
    October 26, 2011 at 1:18 pm

    Thank you Michelle and Leon for this great online magazine. I love the picture and interesting articles. Great source of information too for “spreekbeurten” on Curaçao flora and fauna.
    Beautiful, thank you

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  8. Harold Welvaart says:
    October 25, 2011 at 6:58 pm

    Hope the local people will show some intrest in their owh environment. This is a start.
    Congratulations!

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  9. Anite Windrich says:
    October 25, 2011 at 8:29 am

    Congratulations Leon and Michelle on a beautiful online magazine! Thank you for sharing Curacao’s natural delights with us in here in the rainy northern hemisphere! I love the articles, photo’s and wow… even films and soundbites! They’re bringing dushi Korsou right here into my living room! Thank You!

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  10. Omayra Berry says:
    October 24, 2011 at 10:38 am

    Great idea to launch this digital magazine.
    Beautiful pictures and wow, what a great challenge to pick up!
    WIshing you both lots of fun and good luck!

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    • Leon Pors Leon Pors says:
      October 24, 2011 at 8:49 pm

      Thanks a lot for your warm words!

      Reply
  11. Femia Cools says:
    October 24, 2011 at 10:38 am

    Great! Wonderful to have this information online!

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    • Leon Pors Leon Pors says:
      October 24, 2011 at 8:53 pm

      Glad you like it, we finally decided to do something useful with our images instead of leaving them in the innards of our computers collecting digital dust!

      Reply

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