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U.S. Virgin Islands Rolling green hills on St. Croix lead to sandy beaches and turquoise waters. © Jessica Wiseman/TNC

With endangered sea turtles nesting on quiet shores and vivid coral reefs winding through glistening waters, the Virgin Islands are brimming with beauty and life.

Our work in the Caribbean began here and, for over 40 years now, we’ve been restoring coral reefs, protecting beaches and safeguarding wildlife in this paradise of islands and sea. The Nature Conservancy’s preserve on St. Croix, called Estate Little Princess, is home to our Virgin Islands Coral Innovation Hub, with a state-of-the-art coral laboratory and land-based nursery.

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Coral Reef Research Designation

We are excited to announce our coral hub has received a research designation from NOAA's Coral Reef Conservation Program. Click to read all the exciting details!

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Our Key Objectives

We envision a resilient Virgin Islands where both nature and people can thrive, we aim to make that a reality by focusing on these key areas

  • Sea Turtle Conservation

    Promote and research sea turtle conservation work with local communities and government, to support healthy populations and ecosystems Explore More

  • Coral Conservation

    Restore degraded coral reefs and protect climate-resilient corals, to support sustainable livelihoods and healthy marine ecosystems Explore More

  • Education and Outreach

    Support and lead on the development of opportunities to share our knowledge and learn from local communities to better conservation initiatives Explore More

TNC USVI in Action (2:16) Watch a behind the scenes of our team in the US Virgin Islands work.
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Our Work in the Virgin Islands

From sun-drenched green hills to rolling turquoise waves, The Nature Conservancy works to ensure that the wonders of the Virgin Islands are inherited by future generations.

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Latest News

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TNC USVI Coral Innovation Hub Receives NOAA’s Research Center Designation

This designation is a huge milestone in recognizing the innovative coral conservation work done by TNC in the USVI.

Staghorn coral grows on floating frames suspended underwater. The still surface of the water above is lit by the sun.

TNC Caribbean's Coral Impact Hubs; Saving the Heart of the Sea

TNC Coral Innovation Hubs are based on collaboration with local organizations which are already making an impact in coral conservation around the Caribbean. TNC is helping to scale up these efforts.

Underwater view of a diver attaching coral fragments to a reef.

TNC Participates in U.S. Coral Reef Task Force Meeting

Our teams in Puerto Rico and the USVI convened in beautiful St. Croix for the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force Meeting to discuss priorities for coral conservation.

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