Folkestone Marine Park and Museum, Marine park and museum in Holetown, Barbados
Folkestone Marine Park is a coastal conservation area in Holetown with an interpretive center and displays about ocean life. The facility sits along the beach and includes different zones for snorkeling, observing marine creatures, and spending time by the water.
The park was created in the 1970s to protect marine ecosystems and teach the public about ocean environments. This establishment represented a major shift in how Barbados approached environmental protection and community learning.
The museum tells the story of fishing and maritime work that have been central to life in Barbados for many generations. Visitors can see how traditional skills and local practices continue to shape the community's connection to the sea.
The visitor center rents snorkeling gear, so you can explore underwater life even without prior experience. The best time to visit is during the drier months when the water is clearer and conditions are more comfortable.
One highlight is a deliberately sunken barge that creates an artificial reef underwater and attracts many fish species. Visitors can see this submerged structure while snorkeling and watch how quickly marine life has colonized it.
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