Central Andros National Parks
Established: 2002
Size (acres): 286,080
Location: Andros
The Central Andros National Parks protect a significant portion of wilderness including blue holes, coral reefs, mangrove wetlands and pine forest. These marine resources, unspoiled open spaces, wetlands and wildlife are all essential to sustainable living on Andros.
West Side National Park secures critical habitat for conch and bonefish. It is also an important feeding area for West Indian Flamingos. Andros Barrier Reef National Park protects two spectacular areas of the Andros Barrier Reef. Blue Holes National Park preserves the highest concentration of blue holes in The Bahamas. Some of these blue holes contain rare species of fish, and shrimp as well as Lucayan artifacts. Acres of pine and coppice forest are also secured within the limits of this park area. Crab Replenishment National Park ensures a sustainable land crab population for the benefit of Androsians and all Bahamians.
A naturally functioning, giant ecosystem, the component parts of the island of Andros are as breathtaking in their beauty as they are significant in their value. This first phase of park designation focused on Central Andros, and paves the way for additional protection in the north
What's protected ...
- The Bahamas' highest concentration of blue holes
- Two spectacular portions of Andros Barrier Reef, the third longest in the world
- The Bahamas' first land crab management area
- A huge expanse of the North Bight mangrove and wetland nursery area
- A portion of the extensive Andro freshwater lens
Partner Links
- Andros Conservancy and Trust
- Bahamas Sport Fishing & Conservation Association
- The Nature Conservancy
- Gibbon McKenzie Foundation
