Astronomy by the Sea

St. Croix East End Marine Park

5005 Estate Great Pond, 00820, Christiansted, VI, Virgin Islands (US)

Friends of the St. Croix East End Marine Park

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St. Croix East End Marine Park!With nearly 17 miles of beautiful shoreline and the longest fringing reef in the US Virgin Islands, the East End Marine Park is a natural and cultural treasure! This first territorial marine park was established in 2003 in order to protect the natural and cultural resources of the east end of St. Croix. Whether its diving, cycling, snorkeling, hiking, birding, or simply soaking up some sunshine, there are variety of ways to experience YOUR marine park.Friends of St. Croix East End Marine Park (STXEEMP)is a nonprofit organization that supports the programs and mission of STXEEMP by promoting responsible recreation, enhancing community outreach and education, and improving compliance within the STXEEMP. Recent and ongoing projects include improved beach signage, beach cleanups, citizen science programs (turtles, seagrass, coral and shorebirds) and support for student research.To find out more, please check out our social media pages at Instagram and Facebook @friends.stxeemp