Caribbean Gem

Welcome to Buck Island! Before you come, please watch our 2014 Telly Award winning film "Caribbean Gem." Watching this will catch you up on 50+ years of National Park Service protection and civic engagement. Learn what we do every day to preserve this resource for Virgin Islanders and visitors alike.

For the General Management Plan and Environmental Compliance, visit the News page. Read More

Juvenile Hawksbill turtle
Outdoor Activities

Two thirds of the island is surrounded by an elkhorn coral barrier reef, providing an ecosystem for marine life.

Rich Marine Life Ecosysytem
Rich Marine Life Ecosysytem

The Monument supports a large variety of terrestrial and marine plants and animals, including endangered and threatened species.

Explore Buck Island
Explore Buck Island

Explore the natural wonders of Buck Island, both on the ground and underwater.

Last updated: March 17, 2023

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

2100 Church St. #100
Christiansted, St. Croix, VI 00820

Phone:

(340) 773.1460

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