St. Eustatius Marine Park
Sint Eustatius · Caribbean
Sint Eustatius (Statia) is Saba's sister Dutch Caribbean island — historic colonial wrecks, healthy reefs, and even fewer divers than Saba. The marine park is strictly protected.
How this reef is doing
ⓘ How we measure thisReef state
Volcanic reef and wreck diving. Cover has thinned; macro and structure remain the draw.
Coral cover
Fish life
Heat
Warmer than usual right now, but not hot enough to bleach.
Fishing
Quiet water, and the protection is actively patrolled.
Sources · MERMAID and partner coral surveys · NOAA Coral Reef Watch · Global Fishing Watch and reef gravity
What you will see
6 species across the dive sites here
Great barracuda
Seen 1 month ago
at Charles L. Brown Wreck
Least concern
Horse-eye jack
Seen 11 months ago
at Charles L. Brown Wreck
Least concern
Cubera snapper
Seen year round
at Charles L. Brown Wreck
Vulnerable
Hawksbill turtle
Seen year round
at Charles L. Brown Wreck
Critically endangered
Spotted eagle ray
Seasonal visitor
at Charles L. Brown Wreck
Endangered
Caribbean reef shark
Rare sighting
at Charles L. Brown Wreck
Endangered
Dive sites
What divers say
Statia is Saba's quieter sibling. If 'fewer divers' is your priority, you've found it.
Good to know
Park fee
$6/dive marine park fee.