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Virgin Islands Coral Reef National MonumentBeneath clear water like this lies fragile coral and other marine life the Monument seeks to protect.
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Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument
Permits

Permits are required for Blue Runner fishing in the Monument south of St. John, and bait fishing in Hurricane Hole. A permit is also needed for boaters who wish to utilized hurricane moorings in Hurricane Hole during an approaching storm.

Fishermen wishing to fish must first obtain a permit from the Chief Law Enforcement Ranger’s office located at the Visitor Center in Cruz Bay.

Boaters wishing to utilize the moorings in Hurricane Hole as a safe haven during the threat of an oncoming storm are required to obtain a permit from the Resource Management Office during early June of each year (look for news release announcing the time and dates for receiving permits).

Did You Know?  

Did You Know?
Stewart County was a center of an important iron smelting and manufacturing area. In the previous decade (CW era) the county had produced twice as much iron as any other county in Tennessee.

Last Updated: July 31, 2006 at 11:26 EST