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Buck Island Reef
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| Endangered species in this area include the Brown Pelican, Hawksbill, Leatherback and the Green Sea Turtle. There are many fish in the area, such as Parrotfish, French Angelfish, and Blue Tang. Concessionaires give half, and all day tours daily to Buck Island from St.Croix so you can enjoy snorkeling and other activities. |
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Buck Island, one of the Virgin Islands, is a great recreational site and attracts many tourists. It is 6000 ft. long, a half mile wide, and uninhabited. It is also the holding place for the Buck Island Reef. This national monument includes 176 acres of land and 704 acres of water and coral reef. The reef wad first protected in 1948, the area was proclaimed a national monument in 1961. |
| The island and reef are great recreational spots, and atract many tourists. |
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