Sharks in St Croix have always been here. Sightings and interactions are common, especially with scuba divers like me. But shark bites are extremely rare and very often easily explained. However, on January 8, 2026, a terrible tragedy occurred off of St Croix’s West End ...
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5 Epic Days of Adventure and Ocean Conservation When your friend is an Emmy-winning journalist, an inducted member of the exclusive “Explorers Club“, Shark Week host, and all-around badass adventurer who’s got a few days between shoots, you make room in your calendar! In late ...
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Just a short boat ride from the shores of St. Croix lies an ecological treasure – Buck Island Reef National Monument. This 19,000-acre protected area offers some of the most pristine snorkeling in the Caribbean Sea. By booking a Buck Island snorkel tour, you’ll discover ...
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Call me an optimist, but I’ve always believed that people are inherently good and want to do the right thing when they are informed and educated. In today’s world we are bombarded with information, much of it conflicting and that can lead to confusion and ...
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Born in 1970 (like me!) Earth Day is celebrated each year on April 22nd. Things have come a long way since I was a child, but with the effects of climate change becoming more and more evident, there is still a long way to go ...
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Summer on St Croix means that things slow down just a little, mangoes are dripping from the trees, and sea turtles are getting frisky offshore. It’s sea turtle nesting season. Three out of 7 species of endangered sea turtles can be found nesting on our ...
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St Croix may be a little island only 26 miles long and at its widest about 6 miles across, but we are blessed with THREE National Parks ensuring that we preserve and protect our beautiful environment while enjoying the great outdoors and learning about the ...
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Part of the allure of St Croix and the US Virgin Islands is the marine life that is abundant off of our shores. You don’t have to be a certified PADI Scuba diver to experience these wonders. The Virgin Islands are surrounded by coral reefs ...
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Having moved to the Virgin Islands myself in order to avoid chilly New England winters, I completely understand the draw for snowbirds (winter island residents). There’s a strong connection between St Croix and the New England area. Enjoy a meal at Duggan’s Reef Restaurant with ...
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Three-quarters of St Croix is surrounded by the largest living barrier reef in the Caribbean. And then we have the incredible reefs just off shore surrounding Buck Reef National Monument. These reefs provide homes for a myriad of plants and animals, including the colorful fish we ...
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Invasive Lionfish: Poisonous. Devastating. Got your attention didn’t I?! Well, these aliens in our waters are no joke. Invasive Lionfish are native to Indo-Pacific waters where they are kept in check by their natural environment and predators like grouper that are familiar with hunting them over ...
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