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Jan 1, 2024 · Buck Island Reef National Monument is a federally protected island off the northeast coast of St. Croix in the US Virgin Islands. In this guide, I’ll tell you everything you need to know to visit Buck Island: how to get there, things to do, useful tips, and some fascinating history.
The elkhorn coral barrier reef that surrounds two-thirds of the island has extraordinary coral formations, deep grottoes, abundant reef fishes, sea fans, and gorgonians. The island has an overland nature trail and white coral sand beaches. Visitors can take daily trips to the park for a half or full day.
May 10, 2022 · Welcome to Buck Island! Located 1½ miles from the island of St. Croix, Buck Island Reef National Monument includes over 19,00 acres of both submerged and dry lands. On land, trails will take you through our tropical dry forests, manchineel beach forest, pristine sand beaches, and rocky shores.
Archeologists from Senegal, Mozambique, and the National Park Service dive and dig into Buck Island's past. History and Culture Archeology has revealed historic artifacts and ruins on Buck Island.
On early maps dating to the 1600s, Buck Island is called Isle Verte, or Green Island, and what is today called Green Cay was called Isle a Cabrits. By the 1700s, Buck Island was labeled on maps as Pocholz or Pocken Island, and later it became known as Buck Island.
About. Lying 1.5 miles off the northeast coast of St. Croix, this 880-acre national monument includes 176 acres of land surrounded by 704 acres of water and coral reef system; it is a paradise for snorkelers, and the deep grottos and labyrinths are perfect for experienced scuba divers to explore. Meets animal welfare guidelines.
It’s not so much what’s on top but what’s underneath that fascinates: a 19,015-acre, fish-frenzied coral-reef system, protected as Buck Island Reef National Monument, that surrounds the island. The sea gardens and a marked underwater trail create captivating snorkeling on the island’s east side.
