Wildlife· St John· Virgin Islands (BVI, USVI and Spanish Virgins)
Sea turtle nesting beaches (Leinster, Brown Bay)
18° 21.6′ N · 64° 42.4′ W
Several quiet north-shore beaches are sea-turtle nesting areas, where pets are banned and nest sites must be left undisturbed.
Practical
Position is the GNIS point for Brown Bay Beach. Leinster Bay beach and Brown Bay beach are sea-turtle nesting areas (island guide); pets are prohibited on all park beaches (Compendium). Do not use lights on beaches at night, stay off marked nests, and keep dinghies clear of turtles in the shallows. Bright deck or underwater lights to attract fish are prohibited in park and monument waters (NPS).
Best for
Wildlife-respectful landings on remote beaches