A Community Under The Sea
Virgin Islands Coral Reef Monument includes federal submerged lands within the 3 mile belt off the island of St. John. These waters support a diverse and complex system of coral reefs, and other ecosystems such as shoreline mangrove forests and segrass beds that contribute to their health and survival.
Features
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A Different World Beneath The Sea
Many corals grow together to form colonies. These colonies create habitat and homes for fish, mollusks, crustaceans, worms and other marine life.
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The Amazing Mangroves Plants
Mangroves are flowering trees that live in saltwater or brackish water in mudflats near shorelines. They provide crucial habitat for juvenile fish.
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The Importance of Seagrass
Seagrass beds are important and productive ecosystems in the shallow waters around St. John. Seagrass beds provide habitat for many fish species.
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