Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument
Virgin Islands Coral Reef Monument protects federal submerged lands within 3 miles of the island of St. John. These waters support a diverse and complex system of coral reefs, mangrove forests and seagrass beds that contribute to the health and survival of all its ecosystems.
At A Glance
In The Park
Superintendent: Mark HardgrovePhone Number: 340-776-6201
Entrance Fees: Free
Sights: Virgin Islands Coral Reef; St. John
Important Dates
Established as Park: January 17, 2001By The Numbers
Acres: 12,708.00Location
Latitude / Longitude :18.332200 / -64.795300 (map it)
State: VI
Nearby Big City: St John, VI
Gateway Communities: Coral Bay; Johns Folly; Cruz Bay
Nearby Airports: Cyril E. King Airport (STT); Charlotte Amalie Harbor Seaplane Base (SPB)
Green Features
Has Recycling? : YesHas Shuttle System? : No
Has Volunteer Program? : No
In Detail
Park Regulations & Safety 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 ... read more.
Planning Your Visit Operating Hours & Seasons Virgin Islands Coral Reef Monument does not close. The Monument is under the administration of Virgin Islands National Park, and therefore shares the same Visitor ... read more.
Virgin Islands Coral Reef In Depth
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November 21, 2008 - 9:07am
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Things Slow At Hawaii's National Parks
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November 21, 2008 - 8:55am
On our recent trip to Hawaii we had a feeling that things were less busy than usual. Now there are some numbers to back up our hunch: The national parks in the state saw a drop in attendance of more than 50,000 visitors during the month of October.
