National Monument · Virgin Islands, United States
Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument
Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument is a national monument in Virgin Islands, United States, covering 12,708 acres (5,143 ha), established in 2001.
National Monument · Virgin Islands, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Monument |
|---|---|
| Location | Virgin Islands, United States |
| Area | 12,708 acres (5,143 ha) |
| Established | 2001 |
| Coordinates | 18.3061° N, 64.7269° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
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About Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument
The Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument is a U.S. National Monument located off Saint John, Virgin Islands. It is administered by the National Park Service through Virgin Islands National Park, while remaining a distinct unit of the National Park System. The clear waters surrounding Saint John support a diverse and complex system of coral reefs. The health of these reefs is closely tied to its component plants and animals as well as adjacent non-coral marine environments such as sandy bottoms, seagrass beds, and mangrove forests.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (EIS) · Beef Island, British Virgin Islands · 15.5 miles away
- Cyril E. King Airport (STT) · Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands · 16.6 miles away
- Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) · San Juan, Puerto Rico · 84.1 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument?
Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument is in Virgin Islands, United States (18.3061° N, 64.7269° W).
When was Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument established?
Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument was established in 2001, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument?
Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument covers 12,708 acres (5,143 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virgin_Islands_Coral_Reef_National_Monument — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/vicr/ — Official park page.