Landmark· Eleuthera· Bahamas — Eleuthera, Andros & the Out Islands
The Island School and Cape Eleuthera Institute
24° 49.9′ N · 76° 19.8′ W
A celebrated semester school and marine research station a mile from Powell Point, working on sharks, turtles, lionfish and sustainable living, with solar, wind, biodiesel and aquaponics on show.
Practical
Position from OpenStreetMap. Founded 1999 by Chris and Pam Maxey on 18 acres donated by the Cape Eleuthera resort; semesters late August to early December and late January to May, summer term late June to early August (Wikipedia). Cruisers report tours of the gardens, biodiesel plant and research facilities are welcomed: ask at the marina (ActiveCaptain). Its boats use a narrow marked creek channel east of the marina with about 4 ft at low tide and very strong current (ActiveCaptain): not for yachts.
Best for
A tour of sustainability and marine research in action
Nearby
- Cape Eleuthera fuel dock0.8 NM away
- Da Blue Marlin and Pool Bar (Cape Eleuthera)0.9 NM away
- Harbour Pointe Restaurant (Cape Eleuthera)0.9 NM away
- Powell Point Lighthouse0.9 NM away
- Three Point Cove (not recommended)0.9 NM away
- Cape Eleuthera Dive Shop (Ocean Fox)1 NM away
- Cape Eleuthera Marina South Anchorage1 NM away
- Cape Eleuthera Resort & Marina1 NM away