Buck Island Reef National Monument

National Parks In Caribbean Close As Beryl Brings Rains, Gusting Winds

Beryl, once a hurricane but now little more than a disturbance, brought heavy rains and gusting winds to the Caribbean, prompting closure Monday of all units of the National Park System there.

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July 9th, 2018

Tropical Storm Beryl Poses A Threat To Caribbean Parks

Though Beryl, the first hurricane of the season, was downgraded to a tropical storm, it still could inflict damage to Virgin Islands National Park and other units of the National Park System in the Caribbean.

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July 8th, 2018

Recovery Continues As Caribbean National Park Units Confront New Hurricane Season

Nearly nine months after back-to-back hurricanes pounded the Caribbean, another hurricane season is set to begin. Not entirely ready for that are the National Park System units that are continuing to recover from Irma and Maria.

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May 24th, 2018

Hurricanes, Recovery, And Resiliency In The Caribbean's National Parks

Though it will take months for national parks in the Caribbean to fully recover from the impacts of Hurricanes Irma and Maria, the impacts to the ecosystems and human environment are slowly being erased.

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December 3rd, 2017

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Long Road To Recovery For Some National Parks In The Caribbean

With some areas of the National Park System in the Caribbean having sustained "total loss" from Hurricanes Irma and Maria last month, it's expected to be many months before things are back to normal.

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October 12th, 2017

UPDATE | Hurricane Maria Bearing Down On U.S. Virgin Islands

With Hurricane Maria bearing down Monday on the Caribbean with the promise of heavy rains and high winds, recovery efforts at Virgin Islands National Park and other units of the National Park System in the Caribbean impacted by Hurricane Irma were halted.

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September 18th, 2017

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Reorganization Of National Park Service In Caribbean Leads To Confusion

Is there no longer a Virgin Islands National Park, or Buck Island Reef National Monument? Or Christiansted National Historic Site? Are they now simply known collectively as Caribbean Parks?

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July 23rd, 2017

NPS Joins International Slave Wrecks Project

A multi-agency collaboration is searching the Caribbean waters for wrecks of ships that were bringing slaves to the New World more than 300 years ago, with at least two wrecks discovered and the possibility of another five in the waters near Buck Island Reef National Monument and the Christiansted National Historic Site in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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August 4th, 2015

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Buck Island Reef National Monument Celebrating 50th Birthday

Fifty is a pretty special number in terms of one's existence, so it's not surprising that the folks at Buck Island Reef National Monument are celebrating that number this year.

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May 9th, 2012

What Lurks Beneath the Surface of National Park System Waters, A Diving Guide

Some of the least-known resources of the National Park System are the cultural and natural resources that lie below the waters within the boundaries of our park areas. While not as mainstream as activities such as camping and hiking, diving and snorkeling are increasingly popular ways to enjoy and be inspired by these resources.

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August 24th, 2009

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