The US Virgin Islands is home to three species of sea turtles that regularly nest across St. Croix, St. John and St. Thomas. St. Croix has the highest density of sea turtle nests throughout the territory, with more than 15,000 sea turtle activities on the island each year, resulting in 3,000 to 6,000 nests for all species ❤️
The St. Croix Sea Turtle Project documents sea turtle nesting on many beaches across St. Croix, including beaches at Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge, with partners at the US Fish and Wildlife Service. We are also members of the Sea Turtle Assistance and Rescue Network (STAR) and assist in responding to sea turtle emergencies. Please call 340-690-0474 to report any sea turtles in distress.
Download and print your USVI sea turtle info sheet here – USVI Sea Turtles
The St. Croix Sea Turtle Project is sponsored by The Ocean Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, in cooperation with US Fish and Wildlife Service at Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge, St. Croix, US Virgin Islands.