Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park

Exuma Islands, Bahamas

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Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park, located in the Exuma Islands of the Bahamas, is one of the world’s earliest and most successful marine protected areas.

Established in 1958, the park covers about 176 square miles of pristine islands, coral reefs, mangroves, beaches, and crystal-clear waters, creating a sanctuary for a wide variety of marine and terrestrial wildlife. Fishing and the removal of natural resources are prohibited within the park, helping to preserve healthy coral reefs, abundant fish populations, sea turtles, iguanas, and the rare Bahamian hutia.

Popular for snorkeling, diving, sailing, hiking, and wildlife viewing, the park is renowned for its outstanding natural beauty and its important role in conservation.