Snorkeling on the Wildlife Refuge
Enjoy a popular activity on the Vieques Nat'l Wildlife Refuge by following these insider tips!
Snorkel Safety
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Always snorkel with a buddy
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Check ocean conditions before you go
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Try out your gear to ensure it fits comfortably
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Avoid rocky areas and shallow reefs
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Look at, but don't touch coral and marine life
Favorite Wildlife Refuge Snorkel Spots
Beach entry name, typical flora & fauna
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Bahía la Chiva 8 - 12 (close-in reef & west side of Cayo la Chiva): Coral, barracuda, tropical fish
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Bahía la Chiva 18 - 20: Rays, coral, nurse sharks
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Playa la Plata: Coral, tropical fish
For other snorkel spots on and off the refuge, see Norm & Deb Pyle's Vieques Beach Map.
What You Might See
Respect turtles, rays, corals and other marine life by keeping distant from them. You will keep yourself and them safe.
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Leave sea shells where you see them. They are some creature's current or future home!
