Buck Island Reef National Monument is most notable for its coral reef ecosystem and the small tropical island that it encircles. The Monument supports a large variety of terrestrial and marine plants and animals, including endangered and threatened species. Its biological diversity and complexity affords outstanding opportunities for approved recreational activities, public education, and scientific research. Buck Island’s elkhorn-coral barrier reef is unique within U.S. waters. The Monument is host to several Threatened and Endangered species, and contains significant evidence of human use on land and in the water over thousands of years.
The only way to get to Buck Island Reef NM is by boat; private or park licensed concession operation which has daily trips, full or half day. The trip is between 40 minutes to 1 1/2 hour depending on whether you sail or motor boat to the park. Once at Buck Island Reef you can only access the outer reef and the underwater trail by boat. There is only one foot path on the island which takes 60 minutes from beach to the reef overlook and back down to the beach. All other sites can be seen by walking, swimming, or snorkeling.
The tropical dry forest of Buck Island has over 180 native plant species that inhabit the island, including locally threatened species. It is threatened by non-native invasive plants which out compete native species.
Whether you delight in hiking to the crest of the island, perhaps savoring the beautiful coral reef as you follow the underwater trail, or prefer to sit quietly and watch the sea, Buck Island Reef National Monument offers a myriad of activities for you to enjoy. The hardest part may be choosing what to do while enjoying the Caribbean Sea!
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