April 12-19, 2026
DPNR is proud to present the territory’s third annual Coral Reef Week. This week-long educational and interactive initiative aims to inform and engage Virgin Islanders in coral and marine conservation efforts in the territory. Coral Reef Week boasts a range of exciting experiences from kayak tours, student field trips, Coral Conservation Festival at The Nature Conservancy, Discover SCUBA dives, a community mural, and much more! Check out the calendar and sign up in advance for these free events!
Coral Reef Week is funded by the NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program which has allowed all events to be free for the public to participate in! Coral Reef Week 2026 will take place on St. Croix and will return to St. Thomas in 2027.
Events
Sign up required
Sign up here for the free Kayak Tours with BushTribe Eco Adventures
Sign up for a free morning Kayak in Salt River between April 12-19 and use the promo code “coral” to book a free tour!
Sign up here for a free guided sunset nature walk at Sandy Point.
Join local biologists for a sunset nature walk at Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge on Friday, April 17 from 4-6pm.
Sign up here for a free Discover SCUBA dive.
Sign up for a free “Discover SCUBA dive” led by a certified dive instructor on April 18-19. No certification is required and all equipment and instructions will be provided.
Sign up here for a free snorkel tour of Buck Island.
Sign up for a free half-day tour of Buck Island with Big Beard’s on April 18.
For More Information
Contact us!
Kelcie Troutman – St. Croix East End Marine Park Coordinator
kelcie.troutman@dpnr.vi.gov
Jenhadye Antoine – Coral Reef Initiative Coordinator
jendahye.antoine@dpnr.vi.gov
340-774-3320 ex. 5136
Alex Fireman -Research Associate
alex.fireman@dpnr.vi.gov
