North and South Marine Parks

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The North and South Marine Parks are national parks off the eastern coast of Andros, the Bahamas. The parks were established in 2002 and have an area of 5,000 acres (20 km2; 8 sq mi).[2]

LocationEast of Andros, the Bahamas
NearestcityNassau
Coordinates24.8748°N 77.8889°W / 24.8748; -77.8889[1]
Area5,000 acres (20 km2; 8 sq mi)
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North and South Marine Parks
Map showing the location of North and South Marine Parks
Map showing the location of North and South Marine Parks
North and South Marine Parks
The location of the North and South Marine Parks within the Bahamas
LocationEast of Andros, the Bahamas
Nearest cityNassau
Coordinates24.8748°N 77.8889°W / 24.8748; -77.8889[1]
Area5,000 acres (20 km2; 8 sq mi)
Established2002
Governing bodyBahamas National Trust
Websitebnt.bs/north-south-marine-parks/
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Flora and fauna

The parks contain a barrier reef with associated coral and other wildlife.[3]

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