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  • Troubled Tides: The Disappearing Coral Reefs of the Caribbean

    Troubled Tides: The Disappearing Coral Reefs of the Caribbean

    What's happening to the extensive coral reefs underwater off the coast of Virgin Islands National Park? This 13-minute documentary dives into the challenges facing the long-living organisms that are coral reefs. Listen to National Park Service expert Jeff Miller as he describes the importance of coral to the underwater ecosystems and the immense threats of coral bleaching and coral disease. Thanks to Princeton Tonight, Sophia Kim-Brookes, and Noah Mihan for producing this documentary at a crucial time.

    Duration:
    13 minutes, 18 seconds
 
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A Moko Jumbie dancer (traditional African stilt dancer) wears bright green pants with fringe, shimmering gold top, and black and white-striped face covering with hat. He sits in Annaberg plantation, with colorful masonry and a green hill behind.
Moko Jumbies are traditional Afro-Caribbean dancers who cast away bad spirits and provide blessings.

Friends of Virgin Islands National Park

2021 Virtual Folk Life Festival Video

Virgin Islands National Park and the Friends of Virgin Islands National Park created a virtual Folk Life Festival due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021. Watch this video for an in-depth look behind the scenes of the festival, and watch and listen to organizers, dancers, and crafts people sharing their specialties!

Last updated: October 8, 2023

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St. John, VI 00830

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