The St. Croix Aquarium and Marine Education Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to conserving coral reef ecosystems.

Our mission is to provide unique opportunities for our community and island visitors to view and study local aquatic animals and plants; to increase knowledge and awareness of our fragile coral reefs; to offer preventative measures and solutions to coral reef damage; to inspire our local youth as we educate and entertain; and to instill a much-needed conservation ethic in our community and tourists.

At the Aquarium we accomplish this by providing each visitor with a personalized guided tour which features local customs and lore, fascinating facts on fish and invertebrate biology and ecology, conservation issues, and wise snorkeling and diving practices.

Since a large majority of our local population does not snorkel or scuba dive, the Aquarium offers a unique opportunity to see and learn about the living resources upon which our small island community so depends.

To stem the tide of reef-damaging soil erosion and other non-point source pollution, the Aquarium hopes to educate our community, especially the youth. And by encouraging tourists to visit the Aquarium before they enter or use our islands' waters, the Aquarium hopes to minimize the effects of tourist-related damage to our coral reefs. 

For updated news on our search for a new home for the St. Croix Aquarium, and ways you can help,
please visit the links on our site or contact us via email at .