Throughout 2013 several scientists from the Joint Institute for Caribbean Marine Studies (JICMS) partner institutions examined the phenomenon in the Mangrove Lagoon/Bioluminescent Bay in the east portion of Salt River Bay. A series of water and sediment samples taken throughout the year allowed us to identify the organism(s) responsible for the bioluminescence and describe their ecology.
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For the safety of our guests and to protect park resources, all National Parks on St. Croix in the US Virgin Islands are closed ahead of Tropical Storm Ernesto. For the safety of our guests and to protect park resources, Buck Island Reef is closed due to Tropical Storm Ernesto. Christiansted National Historic Site Seeks Young Adults over the age of 18 to serve as the work leader for the Youth Conservation Corps members.  The least terns have returned to Buck Island Reef NM. A group of about 20 adults arrived and is establishing their nesting colony on the southeastern end of West Beach. To ensure protection for the colony, eggs, and chicks the National Park Service (NPS) is placing a temporary partial closure of the southeastern section of beach from the sand spur point to the pier (South). The area is marked with signs, ropes/stakes, and warning tape. The National Park Service is looking for applicants to apply for the Summer 2022 program. We request all application and essays are submitted and turned in by May 27, 2022. Please follow all site application links listed in this handout. All hard copy applications can be turned in at the Danish Customs House at Christiansted National Historic Site (second floor).  National Park Service (NPS) acting Regional Director Pedro Ramos today announced the selection of Angelita “Angie” Alvino as the new superintendent for Christiansted National Historic Site, Buck Island Reef National Monument and Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve on St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. She will begin working with the parks on October 4. Temporary closure of Buck Island Reef National Monument to the public.  Buck Island Reef National Monument announces the arrival of Least Terns to West Beach. The nesting area has been closed for the duration of the nesting season. Updates to park closures, including the opening of Buck Island to anchoring and mooring. (03/23/2020) The National Park Service (NPS) at Christiansted National Historic Site, and Buck Island Reef National Monument, Salt River Bay NHP & EP, in St. Croix, U. S. Virgin Islands is implementing an immediate public use limitation, area closures and cancellation for all permitted events and demonstrations.
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