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Buck Island, U.S. Virgin Islands, officially referred to as Buck Island Reef National Monument, is a 176-acre uninhabited island located approximately 1.5 miles off the coast of St. Croix. The monument was originally established in 1961 to preserve the island's natural resources and ecosystems, including one of the few remaining nesting habitats for brown pelicans and least terns. It was significantly expanded in 2001 to include more than 18,000 acres of underwater lands. More than 50,000 annual visitors attend the monument each year, which is home to one of the United States' only underwater snorkeling trails. A number of pristine visitor beaches are maintained throughout the monument, including the western Turtle Beach, which has been named as one of the world's most beautiful beachfronts by National Geographic.
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