Buck Island

United States, U.S. Virgin Islands

Buck Island

LocationUnited States, U.S. Virgin Islands
RegionU.S. Virgin Islands
TypeNational Wildlife Refuge
Coordinates18.2758°, -64.8871°
Established1969
Area0.18
Nearest CityCharlotte Amalie (2 mi)
Major CitySan Juan (80 mi)

About Buck Island

Located 2 miles south of St. Thomas, this 45-acre refuge protects nesting seabirds and the endangered St. Thomas lidless skink. Note: This is different from Buck Island Reef National Monument near St. Croix.