Currents warning from STINAPA

[keesmon]

From the Stinapa facebook page:
General warning:
After the calm days we are currently having strong winds, high waves and changing currents. STINAPA has had several calls the last days of people lost, or in trouble.
Everybody please be very careful, go out with a compass and pay attention to the circumstances (waves, currents).
We want everybody to return safely to shore from their dive and snorkel so they can visit Bonaire again!
Please tell your friends and family!

 

[Jordan23]

what is STINAPA ?

From the Stinapa facebook page:
General warning:
After the calm days we are currently having strong winds, high waves and changing currents. STINAPA has had several calls the last days of people lost, or in trouble.
Everybody please be very careful, go out with a compass and pay attention to the circumstances (waves, currents).
We want everybody to return safely to shore from their dive and snorkel so they can visit Bonaire again!
Please tell your friends and family!

 

[KDAD]

Next time type that exact question into Google and then post the information for all of our benefit.

Google: What is STINAPA

First search return: http://www.stinapa.org/

STINAPA Bonaire

Stichting Nationale Parken Bonaire (STINAPA Bonaire) is a non-governmental, not for profit foundation commissioned by the island government to manage the two protected areas of Bonaire: the Bonaire National Marine Park (BNMP) and the Washington Slagbaai National Park (WSNP).

Mission

STINAPA Bonaire is dedicated to the conservation of Bonaire ’s natural and historical heritage through the sustainable use of its resources.

Goals

To protect, conserve and restore all the natural resources, including, but not limited to, the native flora and fauna of Bonaire for future generations;
To ensure that the conservation of these natural resources is given the highest priority in all public decision making processes;
To ensure that the residents of, and visitors to, Bonaire receive quality education and information about the protection of nature and the environment;
To ensure that the natural and historical resources of Bonaire are used in a sustainable manner.
STINAPA is an acronym for Stichting Nationale Parken, the National Parks Foundation