April 12-20, 2025
DPNR is proud to present the territory’s second 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, a student art gallery, a snorkel clinic and more! We will end the week with a celebration on Magen’s Bay – Reef Fest – which will feature games, an egg hunt, a bouncy house, music, prizes, and educational activities.
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 2025 will only take place on St. Thomas in 2025 and will return to St. Croix in 2026.
Events
Sign up required
Sign up here for the free Kayak and Snorkel Tours with VI EcoTours!
Sign up for a Cas Cay Kayak, Hike, & Snorkeling Ecotour between April 12-20 and use the promo code “coralreefweek” to book a free tour! This tour includes kayaking, hiking, and snorkeling and will teach participants about the importance of mangrove ecosystems.
Sign up to participate in a Restoration Brainstorm Workshop with coral and mangrove scientists!
Join UVI scientists and learn about coral-mangrove ecosystems and their importance. Work in small groups to develop new coral mangrove attachment methods. There will be prizes for the winning team!
Sign up here for the free Snorkel Tour of the Virgin Islands National Park with VI EcoTours!
Sign up for a free snorkel tour aboard the Reef Surfari. This tour will teach you all about the marine wildlife in the National Park. 30 spots are available first come first serve, and we will take 10 waitlist bookings in case spots open up.
Student artists can submit their ocean-inspired art to our Art Gallery at 81C!
Students in St. Thomas are invited to submit their ocean-inspired artwork to our gallery at 81C. The exhibit will feature the student art, music, and light refreshments.
Sign up here for a free Snorkel Clinic at Magen’s Bay during Reef Fest!
Sign up for a free snorkel clinic! We’ll teach you the basics of snorkeling and show you some of the cool underwater life in Magen’s Bay. You can also take home a free mask and snorkel. Water Safety Instructors and life guards will be on-site to assist.
Keep up with all the CRW events using the hashtag #CoralReefWeekVI
For More Information
Contact us!
Jenhadye Antoine – Coral Reef Initiative Coordinator
jendahye.antoine@dpnr.vi.gov
340-774-3320 ex. 5136
Alex Fireman -NOAA Coral Reef Fellow
alex.fireman@dpnr.vi.gov
340-718-3367
