Blue Holes National Park, National park with underwater sinkholes on Andros Island, Bahamas
Blue Holes National Park is a protected area on Andros Island containing more than fifty freshwater and marine sinkholes. The region combines pine forests on land with coral reefs and seagrass beds underwater.
The sinkholes formed over thousands of years through limestone erosion, shaping the geological history of the Bahamas. These caves attracted scientific interest long before the park was formally established as a protected area.
Local communities have deep ties to these waters and have long relied on diving and fishing traditions. Today people here work to protect these natural spaces while maintaining connections to their heritage.
The park is only reachable by ferry or boat from Nassau and is best explored with a local guide. The best time to visit is outside hurricane season when conditions are more stable.
These caves are home to specialized species of cavefish that exist nowhere else in the Caribbean. These rare creatures have adapted perfectly to the darkness and unique conditions of the underground lakes.
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