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Buck Island Reef National Monument
Permits
Anchoring permits can be obtained from the Visitor Contact Station at Fort Christiansvaern. You may also download the form and submit it to the park.
White coral tissue left after black-band disease effects Knobby Brain Coral (  

Did You Know?
Within the past few decades, coral diseases and hurricanes have significantly impacted Buck Island’s reef system. Its re-growth is being closely monitored.

Last Updated: July 24, 2006 at 22:37 EST