Wildlife· Sint Maarten (Dutch side)· Leeward Islands
Mullet Pond (Ramsar Wetland)
18° 2.9′ N · 63° 7.3′ W
A mangrove-fringed arm at the western end of Simpson Bay Lagoon, protected as a Ramsar wetland of international importance since 2014 - red mangroves sheltering juvenile fish and birds.
Practical
Explore quietly by dinghy, kayak or paddleboard at no-wake speed. Red mangroves are the habitat being protected - do not tie to or damage them.
Best for
A quiet mangrove paddle away from the lagoon traffic