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Well's Bay
Well's Bay (also Wells Bay, The Well's Bay; previously The Well Bay) is a coastal bay on the island of Saba (island), Saba in the Dutch Caribbean. It is located on the northwestern coast of the island. The bay is one of a few places for swimming on Saba. Sometimes Well's Bay has a small beach, known locally as the “wandering beach” due to the black sand that appears and disappears seasonally and sporadically. The bay is part of Saba National Marine Park and is popular snorkeling location due to the proximity to Coral reef, coral reefs. At the northernmost end of Well's Bay, Torrens Point is a popular Recreational dive sites, dive site for Scuba diving, scuba divers and snorkelers. History In the 17th century, Saba's first European settlements, Palmetto Point (Mary's Point) and Middle Island, were built on the cliffs overlooking Well's Bay. This location provided for easy defense, and the bay below provided an area for Anchor, anchoring boats as well as fishing. In the mid-1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saba National Marine Park
The Saba National Marine Park encompasses the waters and sea bed encircling the Caribbean island of Saba, Caribbean Netherlands, from the high water mark to deep. In total, the marine park covers approximately . At the time of its creation in 1987, the government passed the Marine Environment Ordinance to protect the coral reefs and other marine life within the park. The Saba Conservation Foundation manages the Saba National Marine Park, as well as the island's hyperbaric facility, and natural sites on land (e.g., the Saba Trail network). Protection A number of regulations ensure that the park's thriving aquatic life remains healthy. Zones divide the area according to acceptable uses. Commercial fishing is forbidden in certain places to prevent overfishing. The reefs are protected from damage by 36 permanently anchored buoys where boats can moor. Scuba divers are not permitted to dive by themselves; they must dive with guides from one of Saba's dive shops. Protecting the Saba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
