Natural Resource Condition Assessments for Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument

Sealife in blue water. Staghorn coral (Acropora cervicornis) is a fast-growing coral species.
Sealife in blue water. Staghorn coral (Acropora cervicornis) is a fast-growing coral species.

NPS Photo/Jamie Irving

Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument includes federal submerged lands within a 3-mile belt off the island of St. John, the smallest of the three U.S. Virgin Islands. The 12,708-acre monument protects the sensitive coral reef resources as well as the seagrass beds and adjacent mangrove forests. Nearly 30 of 45 known coral species exist within the monument, which is unusual in such a small area. Visitors to the monument enjoy a unique coral and mangrove snorkeling experience.

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Source: Data Store Collection 7765 (results presented are a subset). To search for additional information, visit the Data Store.

Last updated: July 19, 2024

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